CNA CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED
ANSWERS ()
Which anatomical term means toward fhe midline of the body - ANSWER-Medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat - ANSWER-Small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body - ANSWER-Anterior
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _system
attacks normal tissue - ANSWER-Immune
Which of the following statements is true of the skin - ANSWER-It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and
pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-2
One way a NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to -
ANSWER-Keep sheets wrinkle free
Which of the following is true of muscles - ANSWER-They provide movement of body parts
How many bones are in the human body - ANSWER-206
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following - ANSWER-
Preventing falls
Homeostasis is - ANSWER-The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs - ANSWER-The muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system - ANSWER-It senses and interprets
information from outside of the body
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one sided
weakness after a stroke - ANSWER-The NA should stand on the weaker side
High blood pressure - ANSWER-Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher
The eye and ear are part of - ANSWER-The nervous system
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with - ANSWER-Breathing
Osteoporosis causes - ANSWER-Bones that can break easily
ANSWERS ()
Which anatomical term means toward fhe midline of the body - ANSWER-Medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat - ANSWER-Small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body - ANSWER-Anterior
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _system
attacks normal tissue - ANSWER-Immune
Which of the following statements is true of the skin - ANSWER-It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and
pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-2
One way a NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to -
ANSWER-Keep sheets wrinkle free
Which of the following is true of muscles - ANSWER-They provide movement of body parts
How many bones are in the human body - ANSWER-206
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following - ANSWER-
Preventing falls
Homeostasis is - ANSWER-The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs - ANSWER-The muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system - ANSWER-It senses and interprets
information from outside of the body
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one sided
weakness after a stroke - ANSWER-The NA should stand on the weaker side
High blood pressure - ANSWER-Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher
The eye and ear are part of - ANSWER-The nervous system
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with - ANSWER-Breathing
Osteoporosis causes - ANSWER-Bones that can break easily
