HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT
CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Hygiene -Answer-The term used to describe the ways to keep the body clean and
healthy
Grooming -Answer-Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and
hair.
pressure points -Answer-areas of the body that bear much of its weight
bony prominences -Answer-areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
pressure ulcer -Answer-a serious wound resulting from skin breakdown
Shearing -Answer-Rubbing that results from skin moving one way and the bone
under neath remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction
draw sheet -Answer-Turning sheets for residents who can not help with turning,
lifting, or moving up in bed
Foot drop -Answer-A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes
problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally
orthotic device/orthosis -Answer-a device that helps support and align a limb and
improve its functioning
pediculosis -Answer-the medical term for an infestation of lice
safety razor -Answer-Has a sharp blade which comes with special safety casing to
help prevent cuts. Requires shaving cream or soap
disposable razor -Answer-Requires shaving cream or soap, is discarded after use.
electric razor -Answer-The safest and easiest type of razor to use. Does not require
soap or shaving cream.
affected side -Answer-a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the
"weaker" or "involved" side.
Weaker or involved -Answer-Should be used to refer to the affected side
Embolism -Answer-An obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
Oral care -Answer-care of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Hygiene -Answer-The term used to describe the ways to keep the body clean and
healthy
Grooming -Answer-Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and
hair.
pressure points -Answer-areas of the body that bear much of its weight
bony prominences -Answer-areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
pressure ulcer -Answer-a serious wound resulting from skin breakdown
Shearing -Answer-Rubbing that results from skin moving one way and the bone
under neath remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction
draw sheet -Answer-Turning sheets for residents who can not help with turning,
lifting, or moving up in bed
Foot drop -Answer-A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes
problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally
orthotic device/orthosis -Answer-a device that helps support and align a limb and
improve its functioning
pediculosis -Answer-the medical term for an infestation of lice
safety razor -Answer-Has a sharp blade which comes with special safety casing to
help prevent cuts. Requires shaving cream or soap
disposable razor -Answer-Requires shaving cream or soap, is discarded after use.
electric razor -Answer-The safest and easiest type of razor to use. Does not require
soap or shaving cream.
affected side -Answer-a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the
"weaker" or "involved" side.
Weaker or involved -Answer-Should be used to refer to the affected side
Embolism -Answer-An obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
Oral care -Answer-care of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
