ethical and legal
physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by spouses, intimate partners or family members
domestic violence
acronym for use of a fire extinquisher; stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS
the pulse located on the inside of the wrist, where the radial artery runs just beneath the skin
radial pulse
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
vessel that carries blood away from the heart
artery
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants?
A. at least 150 hours
B. at least 100 hours
C. at least 75 hours
D. at least 50 hours
C. at least 75 hours
the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
contracture
diffulty breathing
dyspnea
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes __________ and can occur in anyone who has had it.
A. scabies
B. herpes
C. chickenpox
D. eczema
C. chickenpox
inflammation of hte veins in the lower extremities
phlebitis
Which of the following is an example of an advance directive?
A. last will and testament
B. power of attorney
C. divorce decree
D. durable power of attorney for health care
D. durable power of attorney for health care
What information does a Safety Data Sheet contain?
A. costs of the chemical
B. comparisons with other chemicals
C. Names of other facilities using the chemical
D. Description of emergency response actions
D. Description of emergency response actions
The normal respiration rate for adults is
A. 18-30 breaths per minute
B. 15-25 breaths per minute
C. 12-20 breaths per minute
D. 8-10 breaths per minute
C. 12-20 breaths per minute
A pressure ulcer with partial-thickness skin loss that looks like a blister or shallow crater is a stage _____ pressure ulcer.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B. 2
Oxygen-rich blood is pumped from the left ventricle via the
A. right ventricle
B. aorta
C. capillaries
D. Veins
B. aorta
Residents have a legal right to be told of changes in their medical condition. To which Residents' Rights does this relate?
A. Right to participate in their own care
B. Right to privacy and confidentiality
C. Right to complain
D. Rights during transfers and discharges
A. Right to participate in their own care
Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?
A. Oxygen is an expensive medication
B. Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard
C. Oxygen levels must be adjusted often
Oxygen equipment is very fragile
B. Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard
a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands or sits up; also called postural hypotension.
orthostatic hypotension
necrosis
Which of the following is true of residents who have angina?
A. residents need to reduce emotional distress as much as possible
B. nursing assistants need to give residents nitroglycerin
C. residents should eat large meals to stay satisfied
D. nursing assistants should encourage residents to exercise most of the time
A. residents need to reduce emotional distress as much as possible
One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed was to
A. make sure nursing assistants receive adequate health insurance coverage
B. protect privacy of health information
C. ensure that care procedures are performed properly
D. prevent abuse and neglect of residents
B. protect privacy of health information
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means
A. Run to A Close Exit
B. Rescue residents, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish
C. Restore power Activate alarm, Call fire department, Exit the building
D. Remove window, Access outside, Call for help, Extinguisher opened
B. Rescue residents, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish
alternating periods of slow, irregular respirations and rapid, shallow respirations, possibly along with periods of apnea.
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
One benefit of applying heat to the body is that
A. heat helps stop bleeding
B. heat increases muscular tension
C. heat decreases blood flow due to constriction of blood vessels
D. heat increases movement of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues
D. heat increases movement of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues
a weakening of the heart muscle due to enlargement or thickening which reduces the heart's ability to pump blood effectively
cardiomyopathy