Gastro / NS
Which of the following care guidelines is true
for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
(A) The last meal of the day should be served as close to bedtime as possible.
(B) Increasing intake of fatty and spicy foods may help reduce reflux.
(C) The resident should remain upright two to three hours after eating.
(D) Serving three large meals a day helps promote comfort.
(C) The resident should remain upright two to three hours after eating.
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) have trouble with
Breathing
When should antiembolic (compression) stockings be applied?
Before the resident gets out of bed
When atrophy occurs,
(A) The muscle slowly becomes stronger
(B) The muscle increases in size
(C) The muscle remains the same size
(D) The muscle decreases in size
(D) The muscle decreases in size
If a resident with AIDS has a poor appetite the NA should
Give the resident an appetite stimulant
Serve familiar and favorite foods
Let the resident know that if he does not eat, he might die
Discuss this with the resident's family to see what they recommend doing
Serve familiar and favorite foods
A patient who is a quadriplegic will not be able to move...
from the neck down
Which of the following is helpful for a resident with COPD?
To be offered fluids frequently
Be positioned in a low fowler's position
Offer large meals
Have someone else do everything for the resident
To be offered fluids frequently
Why would a resident who had CHF need weighed frequently?
CHF causes residents to swell.
Which of the following statements is true of
osteoarthritis?
(A) The jaw and neck are usually affected.
(B) Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather.
(C) Surgery is the first method of treatment for osteoarthritis.
(D) Antibiotics are usually the first type of medication used to treat osteoarthritis.
(B) Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather.
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is
vomiting should eat
(A) Small, frequent meals
(B) Quickly
(C) High-fat dairy products
(D) Spicy foods
Small, frequent meals
Which of the following statements is true of
how an NA should assist a resident with one sided weakness after a stroke?
(A) The NA should lead with the weaker side.
(B) The NA should stand on the weaker side.
(C) The NA should use the terms bad or messed up so it is clear which side is the weaker side.
(D) The NA should not use a transfer belt during transfers.
(B) The NA should stand on the weaker side.
Part of the nursing assistant's role in caring for a resident with COPD includes
Adjusting oxygen levels
Being calm and supportive
Making changes in the resident's diet
Doing everything for the resident as much as possible
Being calm and supportive
What should the NA do if she expects that a patient is having a MI?
Immediately start CPR
Get the patient a drink of ice cold water
Give the patient nitroglycerin
Notify the nurse immediately
Notify the nurse immediately
A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that
can promote circulation after a knee
replacement.
Antiembolic
Which example is the best at encouraging a patient to be independent?
Tell the patient to roll over on their side.
Give the patient a wash cloth so they can wash their face.
Perform pericare on the patient.
Place the call light beside the patient before leaving the room.
Give the patient a wash cloth so they can wash their face.
What is the appropriate method to use when washing a patient's stoma?
Top to bottom
Bottom to top
Side to side
In one direction away from the stoma
In one direction away from the stoma
Proper _______ care is vitally important for people with diabetes.
foot
Which of the following is helpful for a resident
who has had a heart attack?
(A) High-cholesterol diet
(B) High-fat diet
(C) Regular exercise
(D) Cold temperatures
(C) Regular exercise
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation
is
Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated
Which of the following are normal changes of aging? (Select All That Apply)
Responses and reflexes slow
Sensitivity of nerve endings in skin decreases.
Short term memory loss may occur
Long term memory loss occurs
Responses and reflexes slow
Sensitivity of nerve endings in skin decreases.
Short term memory loss may occur
Jody, CNA, is feeding Mr. Manhas who is recovering from a stroke that has affected his speech. Which of the following would be the best way to communicate when serving lunch?
"Mr. Manahs, What would you like to eat today?"
"Mr. Manahs, Why did you not sleep well last night?"
"Mr. Manahs, Would you like a bite of mashed potatoes?"
"Mr. Manahs, How are you doing this morning?"
"Mr. Manahs, Would you like a bite of mashed potatoes?"
What are the three classic signs of diabetes?
polydipsia
polyphagia
polyuria
Poor circulation and impaired wound healing may result in
Urinary Tract Infections
Cancer
Leg and foot ulcers
An autoimmunde disease
Leg and foot ulcers
If a nursing assistant sees NWB on a resident's care plan, the resident
Is unable to support any weight on one or both legs
Which of the following will the NA do for a patient who has stasis dermatitis? (Select All That Apply)
Make sure than they are on a high-sodium diet
Elevate their feet
Have the resident to cross their legs
Apply compression (antiembolic) stockings
Elevate their feet
Apply compression (antiembolic) stockings