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1. Another term that is similar to the word convulsion is:
a) Tremors.
b) Seizure.
c) Fever.
d) Hypertension. - ANSWER B. Seizure.
Convulsions are also sometimes known as seizures.
2. Which of the following bedtime snacks should a patient choose in order to
increase their intake of vitamin D?
a) Some pretzels.
b) A cookie.
c) An apple.
d) A warm glass of milk. - ANSWER D. A warm glass of milk.
Milk and other dairy products are usually fortified with vitamin D. This is the best
snack to increase intake.
3. Diabetes is a disease of which primary body system?
a) Respiratory.
b) Musculoskeletal.
, c) Endocrine.
d) Cardiac. - ANSWER C. Endocrine.
Diabetes is a disease process that occurs due to a disease of the endocrine system
and subsequently affects all other systems.
4. Which of the following is the leading cause of accidental death in those 85
years of age and older?
a) Poisoning.
b) Falls.
c) Car accidents.
d) Drowning. - ANSWER B. Falls.
Falls are the number one cause of accidental death in this age group. Work hard to
prevent them!
5. All of the following factors may interfere with elimination EXCEPT:
a) Infection.
b) Aging.
c) Medications.
d) Family stress. - ANSWER D. Family stress.
Family stress does not typically interfere with elimination. Aging, medications, and
infection do have a direct effect on elimination
6. During a bath, the three most important things for the resident are:
a) Safety, security, and privacy.
b) Safety, warmth, and cleanliness.
c) Comfort, rest, and security.
, d) Privacy, rest, and warmth. - ANSWER A. Safety, security, and privacy.
Safety, security, and privacy are most important to the resident during a bed bath.
7. A nursing assistant arrives at work. Three hours into the shift, she feels
chilled and takes her temperature. The read-out is 101.0 degrees F. The
correct action is to:
a) Continue working, but wear a mask.
b) Report herself to the nursing supervisor and be dismissed home.
c) Continue working, but wash hands every fifteen minutes.
d) Leave immediately for home. - ANSWER B. Report herself to the
nursing supervisor and be dismissed home.
8. A nursing assistant happens to witness a patient fall and is asked to
document what happened. Which of the following statements is written
correctly for legal documentation?
a) "The patient tripped over bedsheets because housekeeping left them on
the floor all day."
b) "The patient slipped and slid down the side of the bed to the floor, landing
on their sacrum."
c) "The patient fell because they ignored me when I told them to stay in bed."
d) "The patient fell because the nurse forgot to lock the wheels of the bed
again." - ANSWER B. "The patient slipped and slid down the side of the
bed to the floor, landing on their sacrum."
9. Which of the following disorders are said to be irreversible?
a) Chicken pox.
b) Asthma.
c) Emphysema.
, d) Hypertension. - ANSWER C. Emphysema
Emphysema is the only truly irreversible disease listed. Asthma may be
"outgrown" after childhood, and chicken pox is an acute, short-lived illness.
Hypertension may be "cured" with diet, exercise, and medication.
10. The abbreviation Rx indicates:
a) type of wound.
b) treatment.
c) An acute illness.
d) A disease. - ANSWER B. A treatment.
The abbreviation Rx stands for 'treatment' or 'prescription.'
The nursing assistant cares for a diabetic client. Which of the following symptoms
in this client should be immediately reported?
A Emesis.
B Refusal to eat dessert.
C A cough.
D A bowel movement. - ANSWER A. Emesis.
Emesis (vomiting) in the diabetic client can indicate a potential for blood sugar
imbalance. This should be reported to the nurse for further assessment.