CNA Chapter 18 exam/43 Questions and
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When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should - -place food
in the unaffected/stronger side of the residents mouth -How is scabies transmitted? - -Through direct contact with an infected person -Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound? - -A contusion
(bruise) is an example of a closed wound -A common sign or symptom of eczema is - -reddened skin -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 osteoarthritis? - -Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather -Osteoporosis causes - -Bones that can break easily -When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin? - -start with the weaker side -Which of the following statements is true of casts? - -The NA should elevate
an extremity that is in a cast. -A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement. - -Anti-embolic -After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - -Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated -Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is taking herbal remedies? - -The may interact with the resident's medications -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
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When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should - -place food
in the unaffected/stronger side of the residents mouth -How is scabies transmitted? - -Through direct contact with an infected person -Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound? - -A contusion
(bruise) is an example of a closed wound -A common sign or symptom of eczema is - -reddened skin -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 osteoarthritis? - -Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather -Osteoporosis causes - -Bones that can break easily -When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the nursing assistant (NA) begin? - -start with the weaker side -Which of the following statements is true of casts? - -The NA should elevate
an extremity that is in a cast. -A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement. - -Anti-embolic -After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - -Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated -Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is taking herbal remedies? - -The may interact with the resident's medications -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
