HCA 102 Test Questions with Correct Answers
causes of burnout
Stress
Stressor
An event or situation that causes stress
Defence mechanisms
denial, displacement, repression, suppression, passive-aggressiveness
How to stay organized
•use a calendar •make sure you have all necessary equipment •put things back in proper place
•develop routines •follow assignment sheet •follow care plan •know what tasks need to be
done
genetic endowment
The genetic makeup that predisposes an individual to adopt certain behaviours that affect
health status
open bed
a bed prepared in a hospital room with the top covers folded back to make it easy for the
patient to get into the bed
closed bed
a bed prepared in a hospital room with the top sheet, blanket, and bedspread drawn up to the
head of the mattress under the pillows
occupied bed
, a bed that is made while the patient is in bed
D.I.P.P.S. Stands For
Dignity, independence, preferences, privacy and safety
When do you use high fowler's position
When client is using bed pan, or client eating or drinking in bed. Clients with heart and
respiratory disorders.
edema
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
What does potassium do in the body?
Nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function
What does protein do in the body
Builds and repairs tissue
Vitamin C
Formation of substances that hold tissues together; healthy blood vessels, skin , gums,bones,
and teeth; wound healing, prevention of bleeding ; resistance of infection
Iodine
Thyroid gland function, growth, metabolism
full liquid diet
Foods liquid at room temp or melt at body temperature; Foods on clear liquid diet PLUS
custard, eggnog, strained soups & fruit, vegetable juices; milk & milk shakes; strined cooked
cereals; plain ice cream and sherbet; pudding; yogurt
causes of burnout
Stress
Stressor
An event or situation that causes stress
Defence mechanisms
denial, displacement, repression, suppression, passive-aggressiveness
How to stay organized
•use a calendar •make sure you have all necessary equipment •put things back in proper place
•develop routines •follow assignment sheet •follow care plan •know what tasks need to be
done
genetic endowment
The genetic makeup that predisposes an individual to adopt certain behaviours that affect
health status
open bed
a bed prepared in a hospital room with the top covers folded back to make it easy for the
patient to get into the bed
closed bed
a bed prepared in a hospital room with the top sheet, blanket, and bedspread drawn up to the
head of the mattress under the pillows
occupied bed
, a bed that is made while the patient is in bed
D.I.P.P.S. Stands For
Dignity, independence, preferences, privacy and safety
When do you use high fowler's position
When client is using bed pan, or client eating or drinking in bed. Clients with heart and
respiratory disorders.
edema
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
What does potassium do in the body?
Nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function
What does protein do in the body
Builds and repairs tissue
Vitamin C
Formation of substances that hold tissues together; healthy blood vessels, skin , gums,bones,
and teeth; wound healing, prevention of bleeding ; resistance of infection
Iodine
Thyroid gland function, growth, metabolism
full liquid diet
Foods liquid at room temp or melt at body temperature; Foods on clear liquid diet PLUS
custard, eggnog, strained soups & fruit, vegetable juices; milk & milk shakes; strined cooked
cereals; plain ice cream and sherbet; pudding; yogurt
