Ivy Tech CNA Program Final Exam Study Guide with correct answers

Contracture Correct Answer - Permanent stiffening of a joint or muscle caused by atrophy; fingers are flexed toward a resident's palm What is Atrophy? Correct Answer - State of deterioration, shriveling, shrinking, or withering What to do with a resident that has a G-Tube Correct Answer - NPO (Nothing By Mouth) Semi Fowlers or Fowlers position when transfusing Supine Position Correct Answer - Lying flat on the back with legs straight. Lateral Position Correct Answer - Resident lying on his/her right or left side Fowlers Position Correct Answer - Head of bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees with legs straight. Semi-Fowlers Position Correct Answer - Head of bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees with legs straight. Fats Correct Answer - Substances that help the body store energy and use certain vitamins. Carbohydrates Correct Answer - provides us with the most (quick) energy