CNA Chapter 4 exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

CNA Chapter 4 exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) Which anatomical term means toward fhe midline of the body - CORRECT ANSWER Medial A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat - CORRECT ANSWER Small, frequent meals Which anatomical term means the front of the body - CORRECT ANSWER Anterior Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _system attacks normal tissue - CORRECT ANSWER Immune Which of the following statements is true of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 2 One way a NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to - CORRECT ANSWER Keep sheets wrinkle free Which of the following is true of muscles - CORRECT ANSWER They provide movement of body parts How many bones are in the human body - CORRECT ANSWER 206 Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER Preventing falls Homeostasis is - CORRECT ANSWER The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best When atrophy occurs - CORRECT ANSWER The muscle decreases in size Which of the following is a function of the nervous system - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER The NA should stand on the weaker side High blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher The eye and ear are part of - CORRECT ANSWER The nervous system Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with - CORRECT ANSWER Breathing Osteoporosis causes - CORRECT ANSWER Bones that can break easily Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system - CORRECT ANSWER It supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells Respiration consists of - CORRECT ANSWER Inspiration and expiration Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack - CORRECT ANSWER Regular exercise A(n) _stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement - CORRECT ANSWER Anti-embolic The respiratory system is made up of - CORRECT ANSWER Trachea, bronchi, lungs When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the NA begin - CORRECT ANSWER Start with weaker side The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - CORRECT ANSWER Observe the feet regularly for signs of irriation What is one good way a NA can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system - CORRECT ANSWER The NA should offer frequent trips to the bathroom What does the abbreviation PWB stand for - CORRECT ANSWER Partial weight bearing Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males - CORRECT ANSWER Due to having a shorter urethra A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is - CORRECT ANSWER A loss in calcium Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries - CORRECT ANSWER The higher the injury, the greater the loss of function The yellowish fluid that carries disease fighting cells is called - CORRECT ANSWER Lymph How should a resident with COPD be positioned - CORRECT ANSWER Sitting upright How does the immune system protect the body from disease - CORRECT ANSWER Through nonspecific and specific immunity Where shoukd the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a stroke - CORRECT ANSWER On the residents weaker side Parkinson's disease typically causes - CORRECT ANSWER A shuffling gait The medical term for high blood pressure is - CORRECT ANSWER Hypertension Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF) - CORRECT ANSWER Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often How is glaucoma often treated - CORRECT ANSWER With eye drops What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear - CORRECT ANSWER Leather shoes Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a