Chapters 9 & 10 EXAM Study Guide
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is
in the: - Answer: Fowler's position.
Which anatomical term means the front of the body? - Answer: Anterior
Homeostasis is: - Answer: The condition in which all of the body systems are balanced and working
together.
Which of the following statements is true of the skin? - Answer: It feels heat, cold, pain, touch and
pressure.
One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system
is to: - Answer: Keep bed linens wrinkle-free.
How many bones are in the human body? - Answer: 206
When atrophy occurs: - Answer: The muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system? - Answer: It senses and interprets
information from outside the body.
What is one way nursing assistants can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the
urinary system? - Answer: NAs should offer frequent trips to the bathroom.