Hartman's nursing assistant care chapter 18

140 / 90 - Correct Answer What is a blood pressure measurement in which a person is diagnosed as having hypertension? Affected side - Correct Answer Which side should you dress first when a resident is recovering from hip replacement? After - Correct Answer Osteoporosis is more common in women_________ menopause Amputation - Correct Answer Gangrene can lead to Angina pectoris - Correct Answer Heart muscle that is not getting enough oxygen and causes chest pain pressure or discomfort Anti-inflammatory medications - Correct Answer Arthritis is generally treated with Asthma - Correct Answer Chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the respiratory system reacts strongly to irritants infection cold air or to allergens causes coughing and difficulty breathing Autoimmune illness - Correct Answer Arthritis may be the result of Before the resident gets out of bed - Correct Answer When should anti-embolic hoses be applied? Being calm and supportive - Correct Answer Part of the nursing assistant role in caring for residents with COPD includes Between the toes - Correct Answer For diabetic resident where should lotion not be applied? Blood circulation - Correct Answer Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a condition in which the legs feet arms and hands do not have enough Bones weaken as people age - Correct Answer What is the main reason that hip fractures are more common in the elderly? Breathing - Correct Answer Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has difficulty with Bronchiectasis - Correct Answer Condition in which the bronchial tubes are abnormally enlarged causes chronic coughing Cancer - Correct Answer Use a soft bristle toothbrush when caring for residents with Cataracts - Correct Answer When the lens of the eye becomes cloudy Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD - Correct Answer Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are grouped under Circulation - Correct Answer Sugar collecting in the blood causes problems with Cold weather - Correct Answer Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase with Dermatitis - Correct Answer In general term that refers to an inflammation or swelling of the skin Drink liquids and eat salty foods - Correct Answer A resident with AIDS who has nausea and vomiting should Dry - Correct Answer The cast should be kept_________ and clean at all times Elevated - Correct Answer When caring for a resident who has a cast a nursing assistant should_________ the extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling Epilepsy - Correct Answer Disruption in normal electrical impulses in the brain treated with medication and surgery Exercise and extra calcium - Correct Answer What can help prevent osteoporosis Exercise, TED hose, ROM, foot pumps - Correct Answer What are specific things that help with circulation? Fluids - Correct Answer Important for residents who have diarrhea because diarrhea rapidly deplete the body of Foot Care - Correct Answer Vitally important for people with diabetes Frequent urination - Correct Answer Signs and sympto