STNA Chapter 4 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

STNA Chapter 4 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass The largest organ in the body is the - Answer- skin Skin prevents _______ to internal organs - Answer- injury Skin also prevents loss of too much _____ which is essential to life - Answer- water Skin is also a ______ organ that feels heat cold pain touch and pressure - Answer- sense Blood vessels _______ or widen when the outside temperature is too high - Answer- dilate Blood vessels _______ or narrow when the outside temperature is too cold - Answer- constrict T or F The body is shaped by muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage - Answer- T T or F the body has 215 bones - Answer- F T or F bones protect the body's organs - Answer- T T or F two bones meet at a joint - Answer- T T or F muscles allow movement of body parts - Answer- T T or F Range of motion exercises help prevent problems related to immobility - Answer- T T or F Atrophy occurs when the muscle weakens, decreases size, and wastes away. - Answer- T T or F Falls can be prevented by keeping paths clear and keeping walkers or canes within easy reach - Answer- T Arthritis is a general term referring to _____ or the joints - Answer- swelling What happens with an autoimmune illness? - Answer- The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body Osteoarthritis is common in - Answer- the elderly If an NA sees NWB on a residents care plan the resident - Answer- is unable to support any weight on on or both legs Which side should residents recovering from hip replacements dress first - Answer- Affected (weaker) side Fractures are broken bones and are often caused by - Answer- Osteoporosis What kind of pillow immobilizes and positions the hips and lower extremities after a hip replacement - Answer- An abduction pillow Which of the following statements is true of a knee replacement - Answer- A knee replacement can help restore motion to the knee The nervous system - Answer- controls and coordinates. body function The two main parts of the nervous system are - Answer- Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system T or F Residents with paralysis or loss of movement do not need physical therapy - Answer- F