CHAPTER 18 - HARTMAN'S NURSING
ASSISTANT CARE: LONG-TERM CARE
4TH EDITION EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
chlamydia -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection that is caused by
organisms introduced into the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract; causes
yellow or white discharge from the penis or vagina, burning during urination, swollen
testes, painful intercourse, and abdominal and lower back pain.
syphilis -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; causes
open sores on the penis or inside the vagina, as well as headache, fever, weight
loss, and muscle aches.
chancres -Answer-open sores.
gonorrhea -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; signs
include white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis, swollen testes, burning
during urination, cloudy vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding between periods, and
rectal itching and soreness.
genital herpes -Answer-an incurable type of sexually transmitted infection that is
caused by a virus; causes painful sores on the genitals.
genital HPV infection -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by
human papillomavirus; may cause genital warts and an abnormal pap test, and can
lead to cervical cancer.
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) -Answer-a disorder that can occur in men as
they age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with
urination.
vaginitis -Answer-an inflammation of the vagina that may be caused by bacteria,
protozoa, or a fungus.
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) -Answer-the final stage of HIV
infection, in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear
due to a weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection.
AIDS dementia complex -Answer-a group of symptoms including memory loss, poor
coordination, paralysis, and confusion that occurs in the late stages of AIDS due to
damage to the central nervous system.
Kaposi's sarcoma -Answer-a rare form of skin cancer that appears as purple, red, or
brown skin lesions.
, opportunistic infections -Answer-infections that invade the body when the immune
system is weak and unable to defend itself.
neuropathy -Answer-numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet and legs.
cancer -Answer-general term to describe a disease in which abnormal cells grow in
an uncontrolled way.
tumor -Answer-a cluster of abnormally growing cells.
benign tumors -Answer-tumors that are considered noncancerous.
malignant tumors -Answer-tumors that are cancerous.
mastectomy -Answer-the surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes
other surrounding tissue.
acute illness -Answer-an illness that has rapid onset, is usually short-term, and is
treated immediately.
chronic illness -Answer-a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and
requires management of symptoms.
scabies -Answer-a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny mite burrowing into the
skin, where it lays eggs; causes intense itching and a skin rash that may look like
thin burrow tracks.
shingles -Answer-a skin rash caused by the varicella- zoster virus (VZV) that causes
pain, tingling, itching, and a rash of fluid-filled blisters.
wound -Answer-a type of injury to the skin.
dermatitis -Answer-an inflammation of the skin causing swollen, reddened, irritated,
and itchy skin.
inflammation -Answer-swelling.
arthritis -Answer-a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing
stiffness, pain, and decreased mobility.
autoimmune illness -Answer-an illness in which the body's immune system attacks
normal tissue in the body.
osteoarthritis -Answer-a common type of arthritis that usually affects the hips, knees,
fingers, thumbs, and spine; also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative
arthritis.
rheumatoid arthritis -Answer-a type of arthritis in which joints become red, swollen,
and very painful, resulting in restricted movement and possible deformities.
ASSISTANT CARE: LONG-TERM CARE
4TH EDITION EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
chlamydia -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection that is caused by
organisms introduced into the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract; causes
yellow or white discharge from the penis or vagina, burning during urination, swollen
testes, painful intercourse, and abdominal and lower back pain.
syphilis -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; causes
open sores on the penis or inside the vagina, as well as headache, fever, weight
loss, and muscle aches.
chancres -Answer-open sores.
gonorrhea -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; signs
include white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis, swollen testes, burning
during urination, cloudy vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding between periods, and
rectal itching and soreness.
genital herpes -Answer-an incurable type of sexually transmitted infection that is
caused by a virus; causes painful sores on the genitals.
genital HPV infection -Answer-a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by
human papillomavirus; may cause genital warts and an abnormal pap test, and can
lead to cervical cancer.
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) -Answer-a disorder that can occur in men as
they age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with
urination.
vaginitis -Answer-an inflammation of the vagina that may be caused by bacteria,
protozoa, or a fungus.
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) -Answer-the final stage of HIV
infection, in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear
due to a weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection.
AIDS dementia complex -Answer-a group of symptoms including memory loss, poor
coordination, paralysis, and confusion that occurs in the late stages of AIDS due to
damage to the central nervous system.
Kaposi's sarcoma -Answer-a rare form of skin cancer that appears as purple, red, or
brown skin lesions.
, opportunistic infections -Answer-infections that invade the body when the immune
system is weak and unable to defend itself.
neuropathy -Answer-numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet and legs.
cancer -Answer-general term to describe a disease in which abnormal cells grow in
an uncontrolled way.
tumor -Answer-a cluster of abnormally growing cells.
benign tumors -Answer-tumors that are considered noncancerous.
malignant tumors -Answer-tumors that are cancerous.
mastectomy -Answer-the surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes
other surrounding tissue.
acute illness -Answer-an illness that has rapid onset, is usually short-term, and is
treated immediately.
chronic illness -Answer-a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and
requires management of symptoms.
scabies -Answer-a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny mite burrowing into the
skin, where it lays eggs; causes intense itching and a skin rash that may look like
thin burrow tracks.
shingles -Answer-a skin rash caused by the varicella- zoster virus (VZV) that causes
pain, tingling, itching, and a rash of fluid-filled blisters.
wound -Answer-a type of injury to the skin.
dermatitis -Answer-an inflammation of the skin causing swollen, reddened, irritated,
and itchy skin.
inflammation -Answer-swelling.
arthritis -Answer-a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing
stiffness, pain, and decreased mobility.
autoimmune illness -Answer-an illness in which the body's immune system attacks
normal tissue in the body.
osteoarthritis -Answer-a common type of arthritis that usually affects the hips, knees,
fingers, thumbs, and spine; also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative
arthritis.
rheumatoid arthritis -Answer-a type of arthritis in which joints become red, swollen,
and very painful, resulting in restricted movement and possible deformities.
