CNA Chapter 18 exam(Verified Answers) Questions (2022/2023)

CNA Chapter 18 exam(Verified Answers) Questions (2022/2023) When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should - CORRECT ANSWER place food in the unaffected/stronger side of the residents mouth How is scabies transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER Through direct contact with an infected person Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound? - CORRECT ANSWER A contusion (bruise) is an example of a closed wound A common sign or symptom of eczema is - CORRECT ANSWER reddened skin Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _______ system attacks normal tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER Immune Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis? - CORRECT ANSWER Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather Osteoporosis causes - CORRECT ANSWER Bones that can break easily When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin? - CORRECT ANSWER start with the weaker side Which of the following statements is true of casts? - CORRECT ANSWER The NA should elevate an extremity that is in a cast. A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement. - CORRECT ANSWER Anti-embolic After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - CORRECT ANSWER Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is taking herbal remedies? - CORRECT ANSWER The may interact with the resident's medications Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER The NA should stand on the weaker side Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER On the residents weaker side Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Preventing falls which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every ____ hours. - CORRECT ANSWER two Parkinson's disease typically causes - CORRECT ANSWER A shuffling gait The medical term for high blood pressure is - CORRECT ANSWER hypertension Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack? - CORRECT ANSWER Regular exercise The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is - CORRECT ANSWER Angina pectoris Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER Residents will usually take medication that makes them urinate more often. High blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER is a measurement of 130/80 or higher Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with - CORRECT ANSWER breathing How should a resident with COPD be positioned? - CORRECT ANSWER sitting upright What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER early morning Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination Which of the following statements is true of diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER People with diabetes must be very careful about what they eat. The most common form of diabetes is - CORRECT ANSWER Type 2 diabetes The best way for an NA to provide foot are for a diabetic resident is to - CORRECT ANSWER observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear? - CORRECT ANSWER Breathable shoes (leather, cotton, or canvas) Sexually-transmitted infections are passed through sexual contact. Sexual contact includes - CORRECT ANSWER Contact of the mouth with the genitals Which of the following sexually-transmitted infections (STI'S) cannot be cured? - CORRECT ANSWER Genital herpes A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is - CORRECT ANSWER soft A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat - CORRECT ANSWER small, frequent meals Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS? - CORRECT ANSWER Wearing loose, soft slippers HIV can be transmitted by - CORRECT ANSWER Blood The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is - CORRECT ANSWER surgery Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking. Which of the following is helpful when providing skin care for a resident with cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid applying lotion to areas receiving radiation therapy