HCA 102 multiple choice final review Questions With Complete Solutions

What is a stressor? correct answer: something that causes a state of strain or tension. Sallys teddy bear is afraid of the dark and needs a nightlight. This is an example of what defense mechanism? correct answer: projection If a person is stressed and as a result experiences a change in appetite, this can be related to what? correct answer: burnout To stay organized you should do what? correct answer: gather needed equipment ahead of time The African American population is at a higher risk for sickle cell anemia, this is an example of? correct answer: the effects of genetic endowment Melania noticed her client is having difficulties putting on his shoes, she waits patiently for him to do it himself. This is an example of? correct answer: promoting independence Jasmine locks up all the toxic cleaners in her clients house because her client has dementia. This is an example of? correct answer: safety The client is weak and cannot leave the bed, what kind of bed should you make? correct answer: an occupied bed The extra linen you bring into a clients room should be? correct answer: considered contaminated You are removing dirty linens from a clients bed, which of the following is correct? correct answer: roll each piece away from you What does DIPPS stand for? correct answer: dignity, independence, privacy, preference, safety You bring 2 pillow cases for a client that only uses 1 pillow, what should you do with the other pillow case? correct answer: put it into the dirty laundry Wet, damp, or soiled linens are changed when? correct answer: immediately You are making an occupied bed, how should you position the client? correct answer: supine High fowlers position is used for what? correct answer: feeding a client Edema is what? correct answer: swelling of tissue with water Which mineral is needed for heart function? correct answer: potassium Nutrition is? correct answer: the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Which nutrient is needed for tissue growth and repair? correct answer: protein What vitamin is needed for healing and resistance to infection? correct answer: vitamin C Which mineral is needed for thyroid function, growth and metabolism? correct answer: iodine A client is on a full liquid diet, foods on this diet are what? correct answer: liquid at room temperature or dissolve at body temperature A client is on fiber and residue restricted diet, which would be the most appropriate food? correct answer: cottage and cream cheese A client is on a high protein diet, which of the following foods would be best for the client? correct answer: meat fish and poultry A clients 24h intake of water was 1300 ml, you know that this is? correct answer: below normal requirements A client is NPO, this means that? correct answer: the client can not eat or drink anything by mouth Intake and output are totaled when? correct answer: at the end of every shift When brushing the clients teeth you start? correct answer: at the gum line An unconscious client receiving oral hygiene is at a risk for what? correct answer: aspiration Which of the following skin care products tends to dry out the skin? correct answer: soap Foods need to be kept out of what temperature range? correct answer: 4-60 degrees An excessive amount of dry white flakes from the scalp are called what? correct answer: Dandruff Brushing keeps hair soft and shiny because? correct answer: Scalp oils are brought along the hair shaft When undressing a client the clothing is taken off? correct answer: the strong side first All of the following skills will assist in decision making except? correct answer: indecisiveness Pediculosis means? correct answer: lice You can do all of the fooling when dealing with tangled hair except? correct answer: cut it To use cleaning products safely which of the following would apply? correct answer: don't mix them When cleaning the kitchen all of the following apply except? correct answer: dry dishes with a towel and put away quickly Facts about bag baths include all of the following except? correct answer: Require rinsing When handling the clients money all of the following apply except? correct answer: write down the clients pin and bank account numbers in a safe place Which of the following measures would be helpful when preparing to bathe a client with dementia? correct answer: if the client becomes agitated use a calm voice and try again later You would report all of the fooling when providing menstrual care except? correct answer: absence of clots