Illinois CNA state Exam practice test (solved)

The nurse asks you to ambulate a patient BID during your shift. This means you will ambulate the patient ____ times. a. Four b. Three c. Two d. One - ANSWER-C. two Sometimes the best response for a nursing assistant is to assure the resident you are listening. Which of these behaviors is the best way to exhibit good listening skills? A. Speaking about your own experiences on the topic to direct the conversation. B. Asking questions that direct the conversation further. C. Talking to the resident while you continue to work. D. Turning in the residents direction and responding when it is appropriate. - ANSWER-D. Turning in the residents direction and responding when it is appropriate. While emptying the trash in a client's room, you get stuck by a needle that should have been placed in the sharps container. What is the first thing to do? a. Call your personal physician. b. Wash the site for several minutes. c. Fill out an Incident Report. d. Try to squeeze blood out. - ANSWER-b. Wash the site for several minutes. Infection control practices that prevent the transmission of disease are called a. isolation protocols. b. policies and procedures. c. standard precautions. d. hand hygiene mandates. - ANSWER-c. standard precautions. A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of these is the best response to his actions? a. Report the incident to the supervising nurse. b. Walk away from the patient in an effort to show you won't tolerate the behavior. c. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner. d. Ask the resident to lower his voice in courtesy to other residents who are getting upset. - ANSWER-c. Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner. There are certain steps to follow from start to finish when beginning a procedure on a patient. As a nursing assistant, it is extremely important to start with which of these tasks? a. Enter the date in the patients medical record. b. Document what you did. c. Provide privacy in the immediate area. d. Verify the residents identification. - ANSWER-d. Verify the residents identification. As dementia progresses, incontinence can become an issue. How can the nurse aide assist? a. Avoid outings to minimize accidents and possible embarrassment. b. Remind the resident to let you know when they need to use the bathroom. c. Start to use an adult diaper to keep clothing and linens clean. d. Watch for signs of discomfort so you can take the resident to the bathroom. - ANSWER-d. Watch for signs of discomfort so you can take the resident to the bathroom. When a patient is dying, the last of the five senses the patient loses is ____? a. Hearing b. Touch c. Taste d. Sight - ANSWER-a. Hearing If you have a resident who is completely deaf, which of these would be the most important for effective communication? a. A laptop or pen and paper. b. A loud voice that projects over noise. c. An alarm that rings louder than in non-hearing impaired rooms. d. A phone system with amplifiers. - ANSWER-a. A laptop or pen and paper. When getting dressed, a client always wants to wear her favorite outfit. What is a good solution? a. Hide the favorite outfit for a few days so she forgets. b. Tell the resident that the outfit is dirty and she will have to choose another. c. Ask the family to get several identical outfits. d. Explain the benefits of variety and offer several other outfits. - ANSWER-c. Ask the family to get several identical outfits. Blood-borne infections include a. chicken pox b. pneumonia c. hepatitis d. measles - ANSWER-c. hepatitis A resident in your care has just received news of a death in the family. What is the best way to assist them with the grieving process? a. Tell the resident about an experience you had with death and what helped you cope with it. b. Remind the resident that death is inevitable. c. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if he or she wishes to talk about it. d. Suggest that the resident get his or her mind off of things by thinking of something pleasant. - ANSWER-c. Spend some time with the resident, particularly offering support if he or she wishes to talk about it. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross describes the stages of grief a person goes through when they lose someone close to them. She believes the first stage of the grieving process is ____. a. Acceptance b. Anger c. Depression d. Denial - ANSWER-d. Denial When you are documenting in a medical record, which of these is not part of the process? a. Author identification. b. Using correct spelling. c. Dating your entries. d. Writing in pencil so erasures can make the record clean. - ANSWER-d. Writing in pencil so erasures can make the record clean. A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses' station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, explains that he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to ____. a. tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses' station. b. remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home. c. ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry. d. help the resident back to his room and into bed. - ANSWER-c. ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry. A resident who has not been discharged insists she is going home. What should the nurse aide do? a. Notify the charge nurse immediately. b. Put her in physical restraints until she calms down. c. Tell her she cannot leave without a doctor's order. d. Advise her that she can leave if she wants to. - ANSWER-a. Notify the charge nurse immediately. When caring for a confused resident what should a nursing assistant do? a. Say nothing to avoid more confusion. b. Give simple directions. c. Allow the resident to plan daily activities. d. Give the resident activities. - ANSWER-b. Give simple directions. Reality orientation should include a. Calling the resident by his name. b. Using nicknames like "Granny". c. Talking about your interests. d. Telling imaginative stories to the resident. - ANSWER-a. Calling the resident by his name. As a nursing assistant, you may encounter residents who are anxious or feeling unsettled about either their circumstances or surroundings. The best response in dealing with this anxiety is to ____. a. Open the shades to let in more light and brighten the surroundings. b. Leave the room so the resident can re-group and re-focus in private. c. Speak in a calm voice and exhibit a calm and comforting demeanor. d. Turn on the radio or television to distract the resident from their immediate thought. - ANSWER-c. Speak in a calm voice and exhibit a calm and comforting demeanor. Used disposable supplies and equipment should be discarded a. outside the resident's room. b. in a designated receptacle. c. in the resident's wastebasket d. in the clean utility room. - ANSWER-b. in a designated receptacle. To prevent the spread of infection, how should the nurse aide handle the soiled linens removed from a client's bed? a. Shake them in the air to remove any dirt. b. Carry them close to the nurse aide's body. c. Put them in the dirty linen container. d. Place them in a neat pile on the floor. - ANSWER-c. Put them in the dirty linen container. A resident who consistently becomes more confused during dusk, early evening, or during the night is most likely suffering from ____. a. Psychosis b. Alzheimer's disease c. Sundowners Syndrome d. Dementia - ANSWER-c. Sundowners Syndrome The primary reason for combative behavior in a resident is A. confusion B. resentment C. stubbornness D. hunger - ANSWER-A. confusion It is important that a client's dressings remain A. snug to keep out bacteria. B. loose to admit fresh air. C. clean and dry. D. secured by tape. - ANSWER-C. clean and dry. A resident catches you off guard with a comment that is sexual. Your best response would be to ____. A. Change the conversation to a different subject. B. Walk away and pretend you did not hear it. C. Make a humorous comment in return. D. Let the resident know that the comment is not acceptable to you. - ANSWER-D. Let the resident know that the comment is not acceptable to you. A patient is having surgery the following day. Which of these notations in the orders indicates the patient should have nothing by mouth? A. MN B. NOC C. NPO D. NKA - ANSWER-C. NPO Explain what each abbreviation means 1. MN 2. NOC 3. NPO 4. NKA - ANSWER-1. MN - morning stands 2. NOC- night stands 3. NPO- nothing per mouth 4. NKA- no known allergies A resident calls his relatives and then tells you he is frustrated and plans on leaving the building without medical approval. Your first line of communication should be ____. A. Reporting it to the physician. B. Reporting it to the facility administrator. C. Reporting it to the nurse. D. Calling the relatives and asking them to wait. - ANSWER-C. Reporting it to the nurse. Which of the following is NOT true of dementia? A. People with dementia are often frightened and anxious. B. Grooming is difficult for patients with dementia. C. People with dementia act uncooperative in order to be spiteful. D. Patients can have vivid hallucinations. - ANSWER-C. People with dementia act uncooperative in order to be spiteful. In a reality orientation program you would do all of the following EXCEPT A. Ask them to identify the smells of their meal. B. Show them the weather outside their window. C. Ask the resident about their childhood. D. Tell them the date and time each morning. - ANSWER-C. Ask the resident about their childhood. When preparing to give peri-care to an incontinent female resident with dementia, the CNA knows A. the resident may become tearful. B. the resident may feel sexually assaulted. C. the resident may become combative. D. all of the above. - ANSWER-D. all of the above. Which of these should be reported to the charge nurse "STAT"? A. Urine that is cloudy. B. A respiratory rate of 18. C. Loose stools. D. A radial pulse of 135. - ANSWER-D. A radial pulse of 135. what does the abbreviation STAT mean? - ANSWER-immediately what is the normal range of the radial pulse? a. 80- 120 b. 100- 130 c. 60-100 d. 60- 90 - ANSWER-c. 60-100 A resident died and his roommate is upset and wants to discuss it with you. What is the best action to take? a. Remind the patient that death is a natural part of life and reassure him his roommate had a great life and is in a better place. B. Talk to the patient about a time you lost someone you loved and how you dealt with it. C. Try and distract the patient by changing the subject and bringing up something happy. D. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings. - ANSWER-D. Talk with the roommate and allow him to express his feelings. All are types of pathogens EXCEPT A. fungus B. virus C. bacteria D. ebola - ANSWER-D. ebola When caring for a patient with MRSA, the nurse aide should wear A. isolation suit. B. surgical goggles. C. rebreather mask. D. gown and gloves. - ANSWER-D. gown and gloves. A resident is pacing around his room, yelling and swearing. What is the first action the nursing assistant should take? A. the resident to calm down. B. Call the residents family to assist with the situation. C. Call the charge nurse. D. Attempt to apply restraints. - ANSWER-C. Call the charge nurse. Which of these is not part of the process upon entering a residents room for the first time? A. Showing the resident your licensing card. B. Knocking and waiting a few seconds before entering. C. Speaking to the resident using his or her name. D. Telling the resident your name. - ANSWER-A. Showing the resident your licensing card. What is an important way to help the resident feel comfortable in a long-term facility? A. Discourage visitors until the resident has settled in. B. Allow the resident to establish their own schedule. C. Bring the resident to all activities. D. Provide space for personal possessions. - ANSWER-D. Provide space for personal possessions. Residents with cognitive impairments often have difficulty sleeping. What can be helpful? A. Keep residents up as late as possible, so they will fall asleep more quickly. B. Turn on the television and allow the residents to watch until they fall asleep on their own. C. Establish a bedtime schedule and make sure the residents go to bed within 15 minutes of that time. D. Avoid physical activity during the day because it can overstimulate the residents. - ANSWER-C. Establish a bedtime schedule and make sure the residents go to bed within 15 minutes of that time. A resident's input and output must be documented in a patient's record ____. A. At the end of your shift. B. By the nurse; the nursing assistant does not record this. C. Every two hours. D. In the early morning, noon, and late evening. - ANSWER-A. At the end of your shift. A resident with memory difficulties often needs a nursing assistant who will ____. A. Remind the resident of the forgotten information. B. Make jokes and laugh to lighten the residents mood. C. Make eye contact, sit with the resident, and listen. D. Leave the resident alone to minimize his or her agitation. - ANSWER-C. Make eye contact, sit with the resident, and listen. Which of these is not a normal biological change to the body from the aging process? A. The ability to make decisions is weakened. B. Joints become stiffer and less flexible. C. Bones become thinner and less strong. D. The movement of food from the digestive system becomes slower. - ANSWER-A. The ability to make decisions is weakened. Which of these is not a common cause of constipation? A. An increase in intestinal motility. B. A low fiber diet. C. Ignoring the urge to go. D. Not drinking enough water. - ANSWER-A. An increase in intestinal motility. Which of these is not a sign of depression? A. Increased amount of time sleeping. B. A decrease in appetite. C. Withdrawal D. Increased interest in participating in social activities. - ANSWER-D. Increased interest in participating in social activities. While Mr. Jones is visiting his wife, you notice that he is sneezing and blowing his nose. What is the best step? A. Teach him proper hand washing. B. Move them to a private area. C. Ask the nurse for a decongestant. D. Tell him to leave until he is better. - ANSWER-A. Teach him proper hand washing. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to A. minimize the need for hand washing. B. eliminate all infections in patients. C. reduce exposure for health care workers. D. discourage visitors from lengthy stays. - ANSWER-C. reduce exposure for health care workers. After Mr. Johnson's bath, the nurse aide realizes she needs another towel to completely dry Mr. Johnson. The nurse aide should A. ask a co-worker to bring a towel from the clean linen cart. B. use Mr. Johnson's clothing to dry him. C. ask Mr. Johnson to wait while you quickly go to get a clean towel. D. use a towel left in the shower room by another aide. - ANSWER-A. ask a co-worker to bring a towel from the clean linen cart. The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is A. Sanitizer B. Hand washing C. Antibiotics D. Vaccinations - ANSWER-B. Hand washing When wearing gloves, it is important to remember A. alcohol wipes do not affect gloves. B. gloves are sturdy enough for jewelry. C. gloves are worn when using disinfectants. D. gloves can be left on for as long as needed. - ANSWER-C. gloves are worn when using disinfectants. All of these are ways that a nursing assistant can help a resident who is dealing with his or her impending death, except ____. A. Spending more time with the resident than you normally would so you are available to offer support. B. Sitting and listening if the resident wants to talk about it. C. Giving the resident privacy if they ask for it. D. Spending less time with the resident so there is no pressure to be sociable. - ANSWER-D. Spending less time with the resident so there is no pressure to be sociable. A resident recently learned that her spouse has died. The best response the nursing assistant can give is to ____. A. Sit and offer support if the resident wants to talk about it. B. Introduce humor to lighten the mood. C. Bring in other residents frequently so it occupies the residents time. D. Ignore the topic and switch the conversation if the resident gets emotional so it takes his or her mind off of it. - ANSWER-A. Sit and offer support if the resident wants to talk about it. All of these are indications of visual impairment except ____. A. The resident squints or tilts his or her head to one side to focus on an object. B. The resident spills or knocks over food. C. The resident withdraws from social activities he or she once enjoyed. D. The resident has difficulty navigating on stairs. - ANSWER-C. The resident withdraws from social activities he or she once enjoyed. What is the most likely diagnosis for a resident who cannot smell smoke, increases their use of sugar or salt on foods, asks for a magnifying glass to read, and asks for the volume to be turned up while watching television? A. Sensory impairment. B. Sensory stimulation. C. Sensory deprivation. D. Sensory overload. - ANSWER-A. Sensory impairment. Which of the following can be a cause of intellectual disability? A. Down syndrome. B. Childhood illness. C. Birth complications. D. All of the above. - ANSWER-D. All of the above. The end of the day can bring a common behavior for residents with dementia, called A. Sundown Syndrome. B. Overstimulation Fatigue. C. Depressive Disorder. D. Evening Paranoia. - ANSWER-A. Sundown Syndrome. All of the following are clues to aggressive behavior EXCEPT A. Pacing B. Clenched jaw C. Rocking D. Depressed mood - ANSWER-D. Depressed mood A resident with dementia has wandered to another unit. What should the nurse aide say after finding the resident? A. "Let's go. Don't you know I have work to do?" B. "Let's walk back together, okay?." C. "Do you think you're Christopher Columbus?" D. "How on Earth did you get here?" - ANSWER-B. "Let's walk back together, okay?." Some patients may exhibit some "false beliefs" not supported by facts or reality. This is known as A. Deliberation B. Digression C. Duration D. Delusion - ANSWER-D. Delusion A resident with Alzheimer's disease tells the nurse aide that she smells smoke. The nurse aide should A. put the patient to bed because she is clearly tired. B. tell her that no one is allowed to smoke in the building. C. reassure the patient that there is no fire. D. look around for a fire. - ANSWER-D. look around for a fire. If a resident becomes confused, you should A. Place him in his room so he won't wander. B. Put him in restraints so he won't fall. C. Help the resident recognize familiar items. D. Sit him down until you have time to assist him. - ANSWER-C. Help the resident recognize familiar items. A 90 year-old resident tells you that his mother is coming to visit on Sunday. What is your most appropriate response? A. "That is impossible! Your mother is dead." B. "Okay, let's figure out how old your mother could be." C. "How nice! What are you going to do when she gets here?" D. "Are you wishing you could see your mother?" - ANSWER-D. "Are you wishing you could see your mother?" Which of these is not an appropriate way to deal with the stress of being a caregiver? A. Join a new club. B. Talk to your co-workers about your patients during lunch to vent frustrations. C. Exercise and get outside for fresh air. D. Learn something new. - ANSWER-B. Talk to your co-workers about your patients during lunch to vent frustrations. A family member is angry that her loved one is unhappy. As a nursing assistant, the best way to handle the situation is to ____. A. Ask her to put the complaints in writing. B. Tell her you will leave for a few minutes so she can calm down. C. Calmly explain it is not your responsibility to discuss the residents care. D. Listen politely and tell her you will share her concerns with the nurse. - ANSWER-D. Listen politely and tell her you will share her concerns with the nurse. Encouraging residents to participate in their care and in activities helps with emotional and mental health needs by ____. A. Improving their sense of independence and outlook. B. Making them more mobile. C. Relieving the burden on the caregiver, who already has too many tasks to complete. D. Holding them accountable for completing tasks. - ANSWER-A. Improving their sense of independence and outlook. Precautions for a patient in respiratory isolation include all EXCEPT A. gown B. special air system C. mask D. private room - ANSWER-A. gown After cleaning a resident's dentures, you remove and discard your gloves. What is the next step? A. Proceed to your next assigned resident. B. Pull back the resident's privacy curtain. C. Help the resident insert their dentures. D. Wash your hands. - ANSWER-D. Wash your hands. At the start of a bed bath, Mrs. Smith takes a washcloth to clean her perineal area and puts it back into the basin of water. The nurse aide should A. remind Mrs. Smith that baths are done head-to-toe. B. clean the basin and replace the water. C. remove the washcloth and continue with a fresh one. D. add some sanitizer to the water and proceed. - ANSWER-B. clean the basin and replace the water. Which of these could be a major contributing factor to a resident's resentment of family members? A. A feeling of abandonment because of being placed in others care. B. Missing annual birthday parties. C. A feeling of spiritual unrest by missing church attendance with family. D. Missing family meals together. - ANSWER-A. A feeling of abandonment because of being placed in others care. One of the caring characteristics that helps a nursing assistant care for residents is empathy. Which of these is the best definition of this term? A. Being aware of what you say and what effect it has on others. B. All of these. C. Seeing yourself in others situations without pitying them. D. Taking time to try to understand the cause of misbehavior. - ANSWER-B. All of these. You notice a change in a resident's mental condition. The best course of action is to ____. A. Try to use a sense of humor to lighten the mood of the resident. B. Report the change immediately to the charge nurse. C. Ask the resident if he or she has noticed a change in his or her personality. D. Plan to spend extra time with this resident as he or she may need more assistance than normal. - ANSWER-B. Report the change immediately to the charge nurse. Which of these is most important when a resident is being initially admitted to a care facility? A. The resident should have the opportunity to provide his or her own information. B. The family should give all of the admitting information to avoid inaccuracies or misrepresented information given by the resident. C. If the resident has strong religious beliefs it is required that a member of his or her spiritual community be present to ensure these needs will be met. D. The family members should keep the resident from being involved in the admitting process to lessen the stress of an already difficult adjustment. - ANSWER-A. The resident should have the opportunity to provide his or her own information. When a resident is upset and frustrated, a nursing assistant should ____. A. Try to make the resident understand that it is normal to have things that make a person upset. B. Try to reason with the resident about why his or her frustration is an overreaction. C. Offer support by listening and telling the resident you will share his or her concerns with the health care team members. D. Ask the resident to remember all of the details that led up to the frustration. - ANSWER-C. Offer support by listening and telling the resident you will share his or her concerns with the health care team members. The nurse has just told you that you left something important off the charting of a resident's input for the day. All of these should be included except ____. A. toast with breakfast. B. a protein bar snack. C. lactated ringers being given intravenously. D. afternoon tea. - ANSWER-C. lactated ringers being given intravenously. Which of these is not a primary reason for an indwelling catheter to be taped down? A. To secure and stabilize it to prevent accidental removal. B. To provide psychological security to the resident. C. To reduce inflammation of urinary tissues. D. To signal to family members or visitors that it is not intended for removal. - ANSWER-D. To signal to family members or visitors that it is not intended for removal. During dinner, a client who is HIV-positive accidentally breaks a glass and cuts himself. What is the proper procedure? A. Use a long-handled mop to wipe up the blood. B. Begin to fill out an Incident Report. C. Call the paramedics to treat the client. D. Block off the area until it can be cleaned. - ANSWER-D. Block off the area until it can be cleaned. Which conditions promotes the growth of bacteria? A. warm, light, dry. B. dark, warm, moist. C. warm, dark, dry. D. cold, dark, moist - ANSWER-B. dark, warm, moist. All body fluids are considered infectious EXCEPT A. saliva B. sweat C. blood D. semen - ANSWER-B. sweat When washing your hands, apply the soap A. after removing gloves. B. before wetting your hands. C. before turning on the faucet. D. after wetting your hands. - ANSWER-D. after wetting your hands. Which of these contributes to bad communication between a nursing assistant and a resident? A. The resident not understanding what is being told to them. B. Not listening to what the resident says. C. A caregiver who does not explain what he or she is doing when performing a procedure on a resident. D. All of these. - ANSWER-D. All of these. Which of these is a form of nonverbal communication that might send a poor message to a resident? A. A curt voice when answering questions. B. Hands on the hips and pursed lips. C. Facing the resident and talking slowly. D. Using an overtly loud voice when explaining yourself. - ANSWER-B. Hands on the hips and pursed lips. Which of these describes the most likely reaction a resident has upon hearing a nursing assistant criticize fellow co-workers? A. It makes the resident feel uncomfortable. B. It makes the resident feel like he or she can confide in you. C. It makes the resident feel you really care about him or her. D. It makes the resident feel validated in his or her feelings. - ANSWER-A. It makes the resident feel uncomfortable. Which of these would not be helpful when dealing with a patient with a speech impairment? A. Be patient as the resident tries to communicate his or her needs B. Use an assistive device, such as a whiteboard, so the resident can write down words he or she is having difficulty communicating. C. Encourage the resident to use gestures and non-verbal communication when words are too difficult. D. Try and complete the residents sentence when he or she is having trouble. - ANSWER-D. Try and complete the residents sentence when he or she is having trouble. Which of these practices is not part of good verbal communication with a resident? A. Asking open-ended questions. B. Using medical jargon. C. Speaking clearly. D. Clarifying the message that you receive. - ANSWER-B. Using medical jargon. It is important to report which of these conversations between a CNA and a resident to ensure his or her safety and well-being? A. His or her likes and dislikes. B. His or her favorite activities. C. His or her specific requests. D. His or her favorite foods. - ANSWER-C. His or her specific requests. Which of these is not considered to be a good communication skill of a CNA? A. Delegating B. Listening C. Responding D. Documenting - ANSWER-A. Delegating A resident tells you that he feels like he's "got a lump in his chest." An example of clarifying the message he's communicated to you would be to ask him ____. A. "Do you feel pain?" B. "Tell me more about that?" C. "Are you having any palpitations or radiation of your symptoms?" D. "Let me see if I understand what you mean. You feel like you have fullness in your chest?" - ANSWER-D. "Let me see if I understand what you mean. You feel like you have fullness in your chest?" which of the following floors would you most likely expect to see reverse isolation precautions? A. surgical B. oncology C. obstetrics D. Alzheimer's - ANSWER-B. oncology what are standard precautions? a. hand washing or sanitizing between patients, wearing gloves if handling bodily fluids b. wearing gloves at all times, only hand washing between patients c. wearing gloves and a mask while in the patient's room d. gloves and hand washing is not required between patient rooms - ANSWER-a. hand washing or sanitizing between patients, wearing gloves if handling bodily fluids which of the following patients is likely to be placed on contact precautions in a hospital setting? a. patient with MRSA b. patient who is coughing c. patient who just had a hip surgery d. an elderly patient - ANSWER-a. patient with MRSA asepsis is defined as: a. absence of all microorgan. b. absence of disease microorgan. c. urinary infection d. pathogenic infection - ANSWER-b. absence of disease microorgan. surgical asepsis is defined as: a. absence of all microorgan. b. absence of disease microorgan. c. urinary infection d. pathogenic infection - ANSWER-a. absence of all microorgan. the chain of infection includes the: a. germ, agent, reservoir, exit portal, mode of transmission, entry port, and susceptible host b. active natural, active artificial, passive natural, and passive artificial c. opportunism, weakness, immunity, and colonization d. intrinsic, extrinsic, internal, and external transmission - ANSWER-a. germ, agent, reservoir, exit portal, mode of transmission, entry port, and susceptible host your patient is saying they have chest pain and a "pounding heart". you touch the person's arm and you feel moisture. the patient is sweating and you also see that the person's lips are blue. these are signs and symptoms that indicate the person is most likely: a. nervous and anxious b. having a panic attack c. having a heart attack d. calling out for emotional attention - ANSWER-c. having a heart attack you notice a patient is walking with a shuffling gait with a walker and has jerky movements of the arms and legs. the patients has some difficulty speaking but is alert and oriented. what do you suspect is the causing this patient's symptoms? a. Alzheimer's b. heart failure c. Parkinson's disease d. stroke - ANSWER-c. Parkinson's disease Thomas is 77 years old. he has edema in the legs and he has a fluid restriction in terms of his fluid intake. you have been assigned to weigh him daily. based on these symptoms and the care that he is being given, what disorder is he most likely affected with? a. diabetes b. dementia c. congestive heart failure d. contiguous heart diseases - ANSWER-c. congestive heart failure define the term "edema": a. turning blue b. being hungry c. swelling d. dizziness - ANSWER-c. swelling a diabetic patient reports dizziness and is shak