Module 13 - Long Term Care Resident
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Arthritis is - CORRECT ANSWER - Joint inflammation
Tissues die and become black, cold and shriveled. This is - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gangrene
Which of the following body parts commonly enlarges in the elderly male causing urinary tract
obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER - Prostate gland
A malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Can spread to other parts of the body
A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is overweight. Why is weight loss important for the
person? - CORRECT ANSWER - Weight less reduces stress on weight bearing joints
These statements are about arthritis. Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is
cured with arthroplasty
A resident has a fractured right hip. What position is usually not allowed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Right side lying position
The two most common causes of strokes are - CORRECT ANSWER - Bleeding in the
brain and blood clots
Care of a person after a stroke often includes the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ostomy care
, Functions lost as a result of stroke depend on - CORRECT ANSWER - The area of brain
damage
A resident has heart failure. The doctor is likely to order - CORRECT ANSWER - Elastic
stockings
When the urinary bladder is removed, a new pathway is needed for urine to exit the body. The
new pathway is called a - CORRECT ANSWER - Ureterostomy
Heart failure means that the heart - CORRECT ANSWER - Cannot pump blood normally
In diabetes, the body lacks it is unable to use - CORRECT ANSWER - Insulin
Persons with diabetes need - CORRECT ANSWER - Good foot care
To prevent pressure ulcers, you must - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the persons skin
clean and dry
You are applying an elastic bandage to a persons left leg. Which is incorrect - CORRECT
ANSWER - Start at the top (proximal) part of the extremity
A female resident is obese. She is at risk for pressure ulcers in the following areas except. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Her forehead and chin
A dressing is loose. What can happen? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microbes can enter the
wound
The leading cause of blindness in persons 60 years of age or older is - CORRECT
ANSWER - Glaucoma
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Arthritis is - CORRECT ANSWER - Joint inflammation
Tissues die and become black, cold and shriveled. This is - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gangrene
Which of the following body parts commonly enlarges in the elderly male causing urinary tract
obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER - Prostate gland
A malignant tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Can spread to other parts of the body
A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is overweight. Why is weight loss important for the
person? - CORRECT ANSWER - Weight less reduces stress on weight bearing joints
These statements are about arthritis. Which is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is
cured with arthroplasty
A resident has a fractured right hip. What position is usually not allowed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Right side lying position
The two most common causes of strokes are - CORRECT ANSWER - Bleeding in the
brain and blood clots
Care of a person after a stroke often includes the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ostomy care
, Functions lost as a result of stroke depend on - CORRECT ANSWER - The area of brain
damage
A resident has heart failure. The doctor is likely to order - CORRECT ANSWER - Elastic
stockings
When the urinary bladder is removed, a new pathway is needed for urine to exit the body. The
new pathway is called a - CORRECT ANSWER - Ureterostomy
Heart failure means that the heart - CORRECT ANSWER - Cannot pump blood normally
In diabetes, the body lacks it is unable to use - CORRECT ANSWER - Insulin
Persons with diabetes need - CORRECT ANSWER - Good foot care
To prevent pressure ulcers, you must - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the persons skin
clean and dry
You are applying an elastic bandage to a persons left leg. Which is incorrect - CORRECT
ANSWER - Start at the top (proximal) part of the extremity
A female resident is obese. She is at risk for pressure ulcers in the following areas except. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Her forehead and chin
A dressing is loose. What can happen? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microbes can enter the
wound
The leading cause of blindness in persons 60 years of age or older is - CORRECT
ANSWER - Glaucoma
