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verified
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat
small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body?
anterior
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the
body's ______ system attacks normal tissue.
immune
Which of the following statements is true of the skin?
it feels heat, cold, pain , touch, and pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
the NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least
every ___ hours.
2
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to
the integumentary system is to
keep sheets wrinkle free
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They provide movement of body parts
How many bones are in the human body?
206
,Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the
following?
preventing falls
Homeostasis is
the condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs
muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
it senses and interprets information from outside the body
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident
with one- sided weakness after a stroke?
the NA should stand on the weaker side
High blood pressure
is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher
The eye and ear are part of
the nervous system
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with
breathing
Osteoporosis causes
Bones that can break easily
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
it supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells
Respiration consists of
inspiration and expiration
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
, regular exercise
A(n) ___ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee
replacement.
anti-embolic
The respiratory system is made up of
trachea, bronchi, lungs
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how
should the nursing assistant (NA) begin?
start with the weaker side
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to
observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation
What is one way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of
aging related to the urinary system?
NAs should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
What does the abbreviation PWB stand for?
partial weight bearing
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who
have diabetes?
excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
What is one reason why females are more likely to have urinary tract infections
than males?
having a shorter urethra
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is
a loss of calcium
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
the higher the injury, the greater the loss of function
verified
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?
medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat
small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body?
anterior
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the
body's ______ system attacks normal tissue.
immune
Which of the following statements is true of the skin?
it feels heat, cold, pain , touch, and pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?
the NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least
every ___ hours.
2
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to
the integumentary system is to
keep sheets wrinkle free
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They provide movement of body parts
How many bones are in the human body?
206
,Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the
following?
preventing falls
Homeostasis is
the condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs
muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?
it senses and interprets information from outside the body
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident
with one- sided weakness after a stroke?
the NA should stand on the weaker side
High blood pressure
is a consistent measurement of 130/80 or higher
The eye and ear are part of
the nervous system
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with
breathing
Osteoporosis causes
Bones that can break easily
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
it supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells
Respiration consists of
inspiration and expiration
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
, regular exercise
A(n) ___ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee
replacement.
anti-embolic
The respiratory system is made up of
trachea, bronchi, lungs
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how
should the nursing assistant (NA) begin?
start with the weaker side
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a resident who has diabetes is to
observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation
What is one way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of
aging related to the urinary system?
NAs should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
What does the abbreviation PWB stand for?
partial weight bearing
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who
have diabetes?
excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
What is one reason why females are more likely to have urinary tract infections
than males?
having a shorter urethra
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is
a loss of calcium
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries?
the higher the injury, the greater the loss of function
