CHAPTER 18 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Fungal infection CORRECT ANSWER Caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot vagina yeast infections, and tinea are examples
Scabies CORRECT ANSWER Contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the skin, where it lays eggs; this condition is spread through direct contact with another infected person
Wound CORRECT ANSWER A type of injury to the skin, classified as either open or closed
Shingles CORRECT ANSWER Skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox
Dermatitis CORRECT ANSWER In general term that refers to an inflammation or swelling of the skin
Stasis dermatitis CORRECT ANSWER A skin condition that occurs due to buildup of fluid under the skin, commonly affecting the lower legs and ankles
Swelling CORRECT ANSWER Arthritis is a general term referring to __________ of the joints
Autoimmune illness CORRECT ANSWER Arthritis may be the result of
The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body CORRECT ANSWER What happens with an autoimmune illness? The elderly CORRECT ANSWER Osteoarthritis is common in
Cold weather CORRECT ANSWER Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase with
Smaller CORRECT ANSWER Rheumatoid arthritis affects the___________ joints first
Anti-inflammatory medications CORRECT ANSWER Arthritis is generally treated with
Osteoporosis CORRECT ANSWER Causes bones to become brittle and break easily
After CORRECT ANSWER Osteoporosis is more common in women_________ menopause
Exercise and extra calcium CORRECT ANSWER What can help prevent osteoporosis
Elevated CORRECT ANSWER When caring for a resident who has a cast a nursing assistant should_________ the extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling
Dry CORRECT ANSWER The cast should be kept_________ and clean at all times
Immobilized CORRECT ANSWER A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts
Osteoporosis CORRECT ANSWER Fractured or broken bones and are often caused by
Swelling at the site CORRECT ANSWER Signs and symptoms of a fracture include
Pillow CORRECT ANSWER A wet cast can be placed on a___________ so that its shape is not altered as it dries