Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General Pre- Test Review (Q & A) Rated 100% Correct

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General Pre- Test Review (Q & A) Rated 100% Correct Emesis - Correct Answer-See "vomitus" Heartburn - Correct Answer-A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia - Correct Answer-High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia - Correct Answer-Low sugar in the blood Jaundice - Correct Answer-Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes Vomitus - Correct Answer-Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis BMs - Correct Answer-Bowel Movements GERD - Correct Answer-Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease GI - Correct Answer-Gastro-Intestinal HBV - Correct Answer-Hepatitis B Virus IBD - Correct Answer-Inflammatory Bowel Disease I&O - Correct Answer-Intake and Ouput IV - Correct Answer-Intravenous A person has gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Which should you question? - Correct Answer- Supine position after meals A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the person? - Correct Answer-Baked chicken A person is vomiting. You should - Correct Answer-Turn the person's head to the side Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. this signals - Correct Answer-Bleeding A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist with - Correct Answer-Promoting normal bowel eliminatioin Gallbladder attacks usually occur - Correct Answer-Suddenly after eating Which is a sign of gallstones? - Correct Answer-Abdominal pain Hepatitis is inflammation of the - Correct Answer-Liver Which is spread by food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person? - Correct Answer-Hepatitis A Hepatitis requires - Correct Answer-Standard precautions Which is a common cause of cirrhosis - Correct Answer-Alcohol abuse A person has cirrhosis. Which should you question? - Correct Answer-Encourage fluids A person has cirrhosis. You should observe stools and vomitus for blood. - Correct Answer-True Which is a sign of diabetes? - Correct Answer-Hunger A person with diabetes needs - Correct Answer-Good foot care A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for - Correct Answer- Hypoglycemia A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or - Correct Answer-3 or 4 times a day A risk factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is - Correct Answer-Alcohol use If you are caring for a person with GERD, the person may be - Correct Answer-Instructed not to lie down for 3 hours after eating Aspirated vomitus - Correct Answer-Can obstruct an airway If vomitus looks like coffee grounds, you should report at once to the nurse because - Correct Answer-It signals bleeding Diverticular disease may occur because of - Correct Answer-Aging Gallstones are - Correct Answer-Sometimes cause bile flow to be blocked A symptom of gallstones is - Correct Answer-Pain in the back, abdomen, or right underarm area When hepatitis is contracted by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by feces, it is - Correct Answer-Hepatitis A A person with cirrhosis will need good skin care because of - Correct Answer-Itching An obese 50 year-old woman with hypertension is diagnosed with diabetes. She most likely has - Correct Answer-Type 2 A diabetic complains of thirst and frequent urination. You notice the person has a flushed face and rapid, deep, and labored respirations. You know these are signs and symptoms of - Correct Answer-Hyperglycemia What 4 life-style changes may be needed for a person with GERD? - Correct Answer-1. Weight loss 2. Smoking cessation 3. No alcohol 4. Sit upright for 3 hours after meals What 5 measures will help the person who is vomiting? - Correct Answer-1. Turn the head to the side 2. Place an emesis basin under the chin 3. Move the vomitus away after they are done 4. Perform mouth care 5. Eliminate any odors 3 Risk factors related to diverticular disease are - Correct Answer-1. Over 50 years of age 2. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber 3. Obese A gallbladder attack often occurs suddenly after - Correct Answer-Eating Hepatitis A is spread by the - Correct Answer-Oral - Fecal route Hepatitis B is present in the - Correct Answer-body fluids Hepatitis C can be transmitted even when the person has - Correct Answer-no signs or symptoms Hepatitis D occurs only in people with - Correct Answer-Hepatitis B Hepatitis E is not common in - Correct Answer-America 8 signs and symptoms of cirrhosis that ma occur are - Correct Answer-1. Weakness and fatigue 2. Loss of appetite/weight loss 3. Nausea 4. Ascites 5. Edema 6. Itchy skin 7. Spider-like veins on the skin 8. Jaundice A person with ______ diabetes will be treated with healthy eating, exercise, and sometimes oral drugs - Correct Answer-Type 2 A person with _______ diabetes will be treated with daily insulin therapy as well as healthy diet and exercise - Correct Answer-Typ