Question 1

Cancer cells do NOT interfere with normal body functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Symptoms a person has for a substance use disorder include: denial, tolerance, and craving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is important to inform the nurse if the patient is "blue."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People who are depressed often have feelings of inappropriate guilt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A sore or skin ulcer that doesn't heal can be an early warning sign of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

AIDS is a condition caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Every patient has a different personality and different coping patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Approximately what portion of the population will suffer from a mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  30 percent 
A)  15 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  30 percent

Question 9

The three areas of orientation include: person, place, and time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is NOT a leading treatment of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotherapy 
B)  radiation 
C)  surgery 
D)  diet therapy 
A)  chemotherapy 
B)  radiation 
C)  surgery 
D)  diet therapy

Question 11

Signs that a patient may have a drinking problem include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased urination 
B)  drinking to calm nerves 
C)  injuries from drinking or hiding drinks or injuries 
D)  gulping drinks 
A)  increased urination 
B)  drinking to calm nerves 
C)  injuries from drinking or hiding drinks or injuries 
D)  gulping drinks

Question 12

Signs of substance abuse are only visible in the home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Schizophrenia most commonly begins and is identified between 16 and 25 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about HIV and AIDS is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS is primarily a heterosexual disease. 
B)  AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 
C)  AIDS can be cured in most patients. 
D)  HIV can be transmitted during childbirth. 
A)  AIDS is primarily a heterosexual disease. 
B)  AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 
C)  AIDS can be cured in most patients. 
D)  HIV can be transmitted during childbirth.

Exam 28: Patients With Special Needs

Cancer cells do NOT interfere with normal body functions.

Symptoms a person has for a substance use disorder include: denial, tolerance, and craving.

It is important to inform the nurse if the patient is "blue."

People who are depressed often have feelings of inappropriate guilt.

A sore or skin ulcer that doesn't heal can be an early warning sign of cancer.

AIDS is a condition caused by a virus.

Every patient has a different personality and different coping patterns.

Approximately what portion of the population will suffer from a mental illness?

The three areas of orientation include: person, place, and time.

Which is NOT a leading treatment of cancer?

Signs that a patient may have a drinking problem include all of the following EXCEPT:

Signs of substance abuse are only visible in the home.

Schizophrenia most commonly begins and is identified between 16 and 25 years of age.

Which of the following statements about HIV and AIDS is NOT correct?

The Health Care System

The Role of the Nursing Assistant, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Patients, Residents, and Clients

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Patients

Personal Care of the Patient

The Patients Room

Bedmaking

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging a Patient

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

The Circulatory System and Related Care

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Nutrition for the Patient

The Urinary System and Related Care

Specimen Collection

The Endocrine System and Related Care of Diabetics

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Emergency Care

Warm and Cold Applications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Special Procedures

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

The Older Adult Patient and Long Term Care

Rehabilitation and Return to Self-Care

The Terminally Ill Patient and Postmortem Care

Beginning Your Career As a Nursing Assistant

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