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NA Exam #4 Review

QuestionAnswer
what should be the biggest portion on your plate? veggies
what kind of grains should we be eating? whole grains
what should be done before serving a resident their food? identify them first
what diet restricts hard food? mechanical soft
what diet doesn't allow meat or meat/animal products? vegan
how can aspiration be prevented when feeding a resident? feed slowly and offer liquid between bites
how many ounces are in a cup? 8oz
how many mL are in a cup? 240ml
what is a sign of fluid overload? swollen, shiny legs
what does normal stool look like? brown and soft
how do residents typically behave when constipated? irritable, agitated
what position should residents be placed in for edema? sims
what is an ostomy? surgical opening
what are 3 medical terms for peeing? urinating, void, micturition
what is normal urine like? pale yellow with a faint odor
why are women more likely to get UTIs? the vaginal urethra is shorter than that of men
how should you wipe during perineal care? front to back
what position is best for male urination? standing
what artificial machine removes waste? dialysis machine
what is the largest organ? skin
where do shingles come from? shingles occur when the same virus that causes chickenpox is in the body
how can pressure injuries be avoided? reposition q2 hours
where do infections usually grow? dark, wet areas of the body
what is the 2nd link in the chain of infection? reservoir
why are diabetics at a higher risk of amputation? circulation loss
what is the term for high blood pressure? hypertension
when are elastic stockings applied to residents who require them? in the morning before leaving bed
what is COPD? chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; a condition that causes breathing problems
when oxygen is involved, what are some of the NA's responsibilities? 1. make sure none of the equipment is tangled 2. make sure the cannula is securely in the nose
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