HCA 201B Actual Exam Study Questions with Expert Graded A+ Answers | Guarantee Pass!

HCA 201B Actual Exam Study Questions with Expert Graded A+ Answers | Guarantee Pass! 1. Identify natural body defenses that protect us from invasion of an unwanted substance - ANSWER • Nonspecific immunity: • (1st line) ◦ Mechanical barriers: hair ◦ Chemical barriers: tears ◦ Reflexes: sneeze • (2nd line) ◦ Inflammation • Specific immunity: ◦ Antibodies ◦ Lymphocytes 2. Mrs. Heck is a 79-year-old woman suffering from constipation. What are measures that the HCA can take to assist her? - ANSWER ◦ encourage fluid ◦ high fiber diets ◦ exercise ◦ privacy 3. When draining a catheter collection bag, identify three (3) things that you would report and record - ANSWER Amount Color Odor Particles/sediment 4. ureterostomy - ANSWER An artificial opening between the ureters and the abdomen. 5. frequency - ANSWER The need to urinate at frequent intervals. 6. straight catheter - ANSWER A catheter is inserted to drain the bladder and is then removed. 7. polyuria - ANSWER The production of an abnormally large amount of urine. 8. stress incontinence - ANSWER Urinary incontinence is caused by the leaking of urine during exercise and certain movements. 9. suprapubic - ANSWER A catheter is surgically inserted into the bladder through the abdomen. 10. overflow incontinence - ANSWER Urinary incontinence is caused by the leaking of urine when the bladder is too full. 11. incontinence - ANSWER The inability to control the passage of urine from the bladder; loss of bladder control. 12. urinary urgency - ANSWER The need to void immediately. 13. List signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction - ANSWER ◦ chest pain ◦ shortness of breath ◦ dizziness ◦ headache 14. Mrs. Able is suffering from congestive heart failure and you are assisting the nurse with her care. • a) What position will likely be the most comfortable for Mrs. Able? Why? • b) What type of stockings would Mrs. Able benefit from? Why? - ANSWER a) ◦ Fowler's position or orthopedic position-- allows for easier breathing b) ◦ TED stocking-- to promote circulation and reduce edema in lower legs 15. List signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia - ANSWER ◦ headache ◦ excessive thirst and hunger ◦ frequent urination ◦ fatigue 16. Identify things that can be done to help prevent odors with an ostomy pouch. - ANSWER ◦ good hygiene ◦ clean the pouch thoroughly ◦ avoid gas-forming foods ◦ deodorants 17. Identify warning signs of AIDS - ANSWER ◦ Rapid weight loss ◦ night sweats ◦ slow healing wounds ◦ fatigue