STNA Midterm Exam
Negligence - Answer-An unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful
manner and a person or the person's property was harmed.
Malpractice - Answer-Negligence by a professional person
Edema - Answer-Edema is the swelling of body tissues with water.
It is common in people with heart and kidney disease. Often occurs in the legs, ankles, and feet.
Liver disease - swelling in abdomen.
Physical Abuse - Answer-the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person
Parkinson's disease - Answer-A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often
including tremors, memory loss, slow thinking, stiff muscles, impaired balance.
Patients need protection from falling.
Passive ROM - Answer-Therapist or equipment moves the joint through the range of motion with no
effort from the patient.
How do you position an unconscious person for mouth care? - Answer-The unconscious person's head is
turned well to the side to prevent aspiration.
, A plastic tongue depressor keeps the mouth open while cleaning the mouth with swabs.
Do STNA's cut toenails if a person has diabetes? - Answer-No.
A nurse or podiatrist cut toenails and provide footcare for the following persons:
Have diabetes
Have poor circulation
Take drugs that affect blood clotting
Have fungus, very thick nails, or ingrown nails
Where don't you place bedside urinals? - Answer-On bedside table, or nightstand
Oral Temperature Contraindications - Answer-Oral temperatures are NOT take if the person:
is under 4-5 years of age
is unconscious
has had surgery or an injury to the face, neck, nose, or mouth
is receiving oxygen
has a NG tube
has a convulsive (seizure) disorder
Normal adult pulse rate - Answer-12 years and older = 60-100 pulse
rate per minute
Always ___________ w/c & beds when transferring someone. - Answer-Always LOCK WHEELS
How do you transfer someone with a weak side? - Answer-Always check patient care plan first.
Negligence - Answer-An unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful
manner and a person or the person's property was harmed.
Malpractice - Answer-Negligence by a professional person
Edema - Answer-Edema is the swelling of body tissues with water.
It is common in people with heart and kidney disease. Often occurs in the legs, ankles, and feet.
Liver disease - swelling in abdomen.
Physical Abuse - Answer-the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person
Parkinson's disease - Answer-A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often
including tremors, memory loss, slow thinking, stiff muscles, impaired balance.
Patients need protection from falling.
Passive ROM - Answer-Therapist or equipment moves the joint through the range of motion with no
effort from the patient.
How do you position an unconscious person for mouth care? - Answer-The unconscious person's head is
turned well to the side to prevent aspiration.
, A plastic tongue depressor keeps the mouth open while cleaning the mouth with swabs.
Do STNA's cut toenails if a person has diabetes? - Answer-No.
A nurse or podiatrist cut toenails and provide footcare for the following persons:
Have diabetes
Have poor circulation
Take drugs that affect blood clotting
Have fungus, very thick nails, or ingrown nails
Where don't you place bedside urinals? - Answer-On bedside table, or nightstand
Oral Temperature Contraindications - Answer-Oral temperatures are NOT take if the person:
is under 4-5 years of age
is unconscious
has had surgery or an injury to the face, neck, nose, or mouth
is receiving oxygen
has a NG tube
has a convulsive (seizure) disorder
Normal adult pulse rate - Answer-12 years and older = 60-100 pulse
rate per minute
Always ___________ w/c & beds when transferring someone. - Answer-Always LOCK WHEELS
How do you transfer someone with a weak side? - Answer-Always check patient care plan first.
