NACC Exam
A cataract is an eye disorder in which - ANS-The lens becomes cloudy
A child deprived of food and clothing is an example of - ANS-Physical neglect
A congenital defect of the spinal column is known as - ANS-Spina bifida
A laceration is - ANS-An open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
A malignant tumor grows slowly and does not invade healthy tissue - ANS-False
A microbe that is harmful and causes infection is - ANS-A pathogen
A person has cystitis. This is a - ANS-Inflammation of the bladder (bladder infection)
A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has -
ANS-Hypertension
A person with dementia is being admitted to a long term care facility what could happen -
ANS-The persons confusion may increase in new surroundings
A pinkish brown vaginal drainage that lasts for about 10 days after birth is called -
ANS-Lochia serosa
A prefix is a word element placed at the end of a word - ANS-False
A restraint attached to the persons body and a stationary object is a - ANS-Physical restraint
A sterile field is a work area that is clean - ANS-False
A substitute decision maker is also known as - ANS-Power of attorney
A vaginal discharge during the postpartum period is a sign of infection - ANS-False
Ac - ANS-before meals
Adhesive tape is used to secure condom catheters - ANS-False
Agitated and restless behaviour may be a result of - ANS-Pain or discomfort
Too much stimuli
Lack of sleep
Altered function of any system affects the body's ability to meet its oxygen needs - ANS-True
An infection acquired after admission to a health care agency is a - ANS-Health care
associated infection
An open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor return blood flow from veins is
called - ANS-A stasis ulcer
An otoscope is a lighted instrument used to examine the eye - ANS-False
Anxiety is seen in all mental health disorders - ANS-True
Attitudes and sexual needs stay the same as a person ages - ANS-False
Axillary temperatures are more reliable than oral temperatures - ANS-False
Bed cradles are used to - ANS-Keep the weight of top linens off the feet
BID - ANS-twice a day
Blurred vision and double vision occur first with MS - ANS-True
Burns are usually more severe and require emergency care when a person is over 50 -
ANS-True
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANS-Restore life
CBG - ANS-capillary blood glucose (4.0-6.0 normal)
Cyanosis - ANS-bluish discoloration of the skin
d/c - ANS-discharge or discontinue
Dementia is a normal part of aging - ANS-False
, Depression is uncommon in older adults - ANS-False
Diaphoresis (Diaphoretic) - ANS-sweat, perspiration, or sweaty
Diarrhea - ANS-frequent passage of loose, watery stools
During systole, the heart chambers fill with blood - ANS-False
Each gram of carbohydrates supplies how many calories - ANS-4
EC - ANS-Enteric coated
Emergency care of burns include - ANS-Removing the person from the fire or burn source
Epilepsy always interferes with the ability to learn - ANS-False
Epistaxis - ANS-nosebleed
ES - ANS-Extra strength
Falls by older adults who live at home are best prevented by - ANS-Reducing clutter from
pathways
Glaucoma is always sudden in onset - ANS-False
gtt - ANS-drop
h - ANS-hour
Hearing loss may cause speech problems - ANS-True
Hemmorhoid - ANS-a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus
Hospice care focuses on cures and lifesaving procedures - ANS-False
Hot compresses and packs are left in place for 30-35 minutes - ANS-False
Hot water is used to clean dentures - ANS-False
How can the support worker help to prevent pressure ulcers - ANS-Remove tight clothing
How many servings of vegetables and fruit are recommended daily for adults - ANS-7-10
hs - ANS-hour of sleep (bedtime)
Hypoxia is - ANS-A deficiency of oxygen in the cells
If a fire occurs what should be done first - ANS-Move persons who are in danger to a safe
place
IM - ANS-intramuscular
Incontinence is normal for clients over 80yrs of age - ANS-False
Internal bleeding is easily controlled by applying direct pressure to the bleeding site -
ANS-False
Introduced in 1948 universal hospital insurance became the foundation of Canadian health
care system. In which Canadian province or territory did it begin - ANS-Saskatchewan
IV - ANS-intravenous
Laryngitis - ANS-inflammation of the larynx
Listen and use silence when dealing with an angry person. - ANS-True
Make sex cells are called sperm - ANS-True
MAR - ANS-medication administration record
Me jones hoards food in the drawer of his bedside stand. You must wait until he leaves the
room and remove the food - ANS-False
mg - ANS-milligram
Michaela is a support worker and chooses to care only for residents who are the same
nationality as her. This is an example of unethical behaviour and her not upholding which
principle of health care ethics - ANS-Justice
Mike has difficulty breathing. This is called - ANS-Dyspnea
mL - ANS-milliliter
Moist cold applications slow blood flow - ANS-True
mononucleosis - ANS-Infection caused by virus
Mr Beeslas rehabilitation begins with preventing - ANS-Contractures and pressure ulcers
A cataract is an eye disorder in which - ANS-The lens becomes cloudy
A child deprived of food and clothing is an example of - ANS-Physical neglect
A congenital defect of the spinal column is known as - ANS-Spina bifida
A laceration is - ANS-An open wound with torn tissue and jagged edges
A malignant tumor grows slowly and does not invade healthy tissue - ANS-False
A microbe that is harmful and causes infection is - ANS-A pathogen
A person has cystitis. This is a - ANS-Inflammation of the bladder (bladder infection)
A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has -
ANS-Hypertension
A person with dementia is being admitted to a long term care facility what could happen -
ANS-The persons confusion may increase in new surroundings
A pinkish brown vaginal drainage that lasts for about 10 days after birth is called -
ANS-Lochia serosa
A prefix is a word element placed at the end of a word - ANS-False
A restraint attached to the persons body and a stationary object is a - ANS-Physical restraint
A sterile field is a work area that is clean - ANS-False
A substitute decision maker is also known as - ANS-Power of attorney
A vaginal discharge during the postpartum period is a sign of infection - ANS-False
Ac - ANS-before meals
Adhesive tape is used to secure condom catheters - ANS-False
Agitated and restless behaviour may be a result of - ANS-Pain or discomfort
Too much stimuli
Lack of sleep
Altered function of any system affects the body's ability to meet its oxygen needs - ANS-True
An infection acquired after admission to a health care agency is a - ANS-Health care
associated infection
An open wound on the lower legs and feet caused by poor return blood flow from veins is
called - ANS-A stasis ulcer
An otoscope is a lighted instrument used to examine the eye - ANS-False
Anxiety is seen in all mental health disorders - ANS-True
Attitudes and sexual needs stay the same as a person ages - ANS-False
Axillary temperatures are more reliable than oral temperatures - ANS-False
Bed cradles are used to - ANS-Keep the weight of top linens off the feet
BID - ANS-twice a day
Blurred vision and double vision occur first with MS - ANS-True
Burns are usually more severe and require emergency care when a person is over 50 -
ANS-True
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANS-Restore life
CBG - ANS-capillary blood glucose (4.0-6.0 normal)
Cyanosis - ANS-bluish discoloration of the skin
d/c - ANS-discharge or discontinue
Dementia is a normal part of aging - ANS-False
, Depression is uncommon in older adults - ANS-False
Diaphoresis (Diaphoretic) - ANS-sweat, perspiration, or sweaty
Diarrhea - ANS-frequent passage of loose, watery stools
During systole, the heart chambers fill with blood - ANS-False
Each gram of carbohydrates supplies how many calories - ANS-4
EC - ANS-Enteric coated
Emergency care of burns include - ANS-Removing the person from the fire or burn source
Epilepsy always interferes with the ability to learn - ANS-False
Epistaxis - ANS-nosebleed
ES - ANS-Extra strength
Falls by older adults who live at home are best prevented by - ANS-Reducing clutter from
pathways
Glaucoma is always sudden in onset - ANS-False
gtt - ANS-drop
h - ANS-hour
Hearing loss may cause speech problems - ANS-True
Hemmorhoid - ANS-a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus
Hospice care focuses on cures and lifesaving procedures - ANS-False
Hot compresses and packs are left in place for 30-35 minutes - ANS-False
Hot water is used to clean dentures - ANS-False
How can the support worker help to prevent pressure ulcers - ANS-Remove tight clothing
How many servings of vegetables and fruit are recommended daily for adults - ANS-7-10
hs - ANS-hour of sleep (bedtime)
Hypoxia is - ANS-A deficiency of oxygen in the cells
If a fire occurs what should be done first - ANS-Move persons who are in danger to a safe
place
IM - ANS-intramuscular
Incontinence is normal for clients over 80yrs of age - ANS-False
Internal bleeding is easily controlled by applying direct pressure to the bleeding site -
ANS-False
Introduced in 1948 universal hospital insurance became the foundation of Canadian health
care system. In which Canadian province or territory did it begin - ANS-Saskatchewan
IV - ANS-intravenous
Laryngitis - ANS-inflammation of the larynx
Listen and use silence when dealing with an angry person. - ANS-True
Make sex cells are called sperm - ANS-True
MAR - ANS-medication administration record
Me jones hoards food in the drawer of his bedside stand. You must wait until he leaves the
room and remove the food - ANS-False
mg - ANS-milligram
Michaela is a support worker and chooses to care only for residents who are the same
nationality as her. This is an example of unethical behaviour and her not upholding which
principle of health care ethics - ANS-Justice
Mike has difficulty breathing. This is called - ANS-Dyspnea
mL - ANS-milliliter
Moist cold applications slow blood flow - ANS-True
mononucleosis - ANS-Infection caused by virus
Mr Beeslas rehabilitation begins with preventing - ANS-Contractures and pressure ulcers
