HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT
CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Foot drop -Answer-A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes
problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally
orthotic device/orthosis -Answer-a device that helps support and align a limb and
improve its functioning
pediculosis -Answer-the medical term for an infestation of lice
safety razor -Answer-Has a sharp blade which comes with special safety casing to
help prevent cuts. Requires shaving cream or soap
disposable razor -Answer-Requires shaving cream or soap, is discarded after use.
electric razor -Answer-The safest and easiest type of razor to use. Does not require
soap or shaving cream.
affected side -Answer-a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the
"weaker" or "involved" side.
Weaker or involved -Answer-Should be used to refer to the affected side
Embolism -Answer-An obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
Oral care -Answer-care of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
aspiration -Answer-inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
dentures -Answer-artificial teeth
Fracture pan -Answer-A bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan
Supine -Answer-Lying on the back
Lateral -Answer-Lying on either side
Prone -Answer-Laying on stomach
Fowlers -Answer-Semi sitting position (45-60) degrees
Dangle -Answer-The patient sits and dangles their feet over the edge of the bed
Sims -Answer-Lying on the left side with one leg drawn up
CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Foot drop -Answer-A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes
problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally
orthotic device/orthosis -Answer-a device that helps support and align a limb and
improve its functioning
pediculosis -Answer-the medical term for an infestation of lice
safety razor -Answer-Has a sharp blade which comes with special safety casing to
help prevent cuts. Requires shaving cream or soap
disposable razor -Answer-Requires shaving cream or soap, is discarded after use.
electric razor -Answer-The safest and easiest type of razor to use. Does not require
soap or shaving cream.
affected side -Answer-a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the
"weaker" or "involved" side.
Weaker or involved -Answer-Should be used to refer to the affected side
Embolism -Answer-An obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
Oral care -Answer-care of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
aspiration -Answer-inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
dentures -Answer-artificial teeth
Fracture pan -Answer-A bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan
Supine -Answer-Lying on the back
Lateral -Answer-Lying on either side
Prone -Answer-Laying on stomach
Fowlers -Answer-Semi sitting position (45-60) degrees
Dangle -Answer-The patient sits and dangles their feet over the edge of the bed
Sims -Answer-Lying on the left side with one leg drawn up
