STNA State Test Study Guide
Questions and Answers9
hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-high blood sugar
type two - ANSWERS-type of diabetes that can sometimes be controlled by diet and/or oral
meds
type one - ANSWERS-type of diabetes that lasts a lifetime
hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-low blood sugar
fowlers position - ANSWERS-45 degree angle
supine - ANSWERS-laying flat
incontinence - ANSWERS-inability to control the bowels or bladder
hemiplegia - ANSWERS-when a person is paralyzed on one side of their body, may be caused by
a stroke
MI - ANSWERS-myocardial infarction, or a heart attack
malignant - ANSWERS-a type of tumor that is cancerous
, lateral - ANSWERS-when a resident is laying on their side, also called recovery
abandonment - ANSWERS-withdrawing support from someone
abduction pillow - ANSWERS-pillow placed between legs while rolling them
alternating pressure mattress - ANSWERS-helps prevent bed sores, multiple air cells fill and
empty alternately
aseptic - ANSWERS-sterile, germ free
atrophy - ANSWERS-wasting away of body tissue from lack of use and movement
central nervous system - ANSWERS-consists of brain and all nerves running thru body that
controls movement and feeling
communicable - ANSWERS-contagious, can be passed from one person to another
dysuria - ANSWERS-painful or difficult urination
jaundice - ANSWERS-yellowing of the skin usually due to liver damage
multiple sclerosis - ANSWERS-a disease affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
palliative care - ANSWERS-special care focusing on comfort and relieving pain when a person is
close to death
Questions and Answers9
hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-high blood sugar
type two - ANSWERS-type of diabetes that can sometimes be controlled by diet and/or oral
meds
type one - ANSWERS-type of diabetes that lasts a lifetime
hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-low blood sugar
fowlers position - ANSWERS-45 degree angle
supine - ANSWERS-laying flat
incontinence - ANSWERS-inability to control the bowels or bladder
hemiplegia - ANSWERS-when a person is paralyzed on one side of their body, may be caused by
a stroke
MI - ANSWERS-myocardial infarction, or a heart attack
malignant - ANSWERS-a type of tumor that is cancerous
, lateral - ANSWERS-when a resident is laying on their side, also called recovery
abandonment - ANSWERS-withdrawing support from someone
abduction pillow - ANSWERS-pillow placed between legs while rolling them
alternating pressure mattress - ANSWERS-helps prevent bed sores, multiple air cells fill and
empty alternately
aseptic - ANSWERS-sterile, germ free
atrophy - ANSWERS-wasting away of body tissue from lack of use and movement
central nervous system - ANSWERS-consists of brain and all nerves running thru body that
controls movement and feeling
communicable - ANSWERS-contagious, can be passed from one person to another
dysuria - ANSWERS-painful or difficult urination
jaundice - ANSWERS-yellowing of the skin usually due to liver damage
multiple sclerosis - ANSWERS-a disease affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
palliative care - ANSWERS-special care focusing on comfort and relieving pain when a person is
close to death
