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CNA Quiz 6
Nursing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A harmful germ or microorganism that causes disease is: | a pathogen |
| If an object contains dirt or disease-causing germs, it is: | contaminated |
| To remove disease-causing germs is to: | disinfect |
| The organism that causes AIDS is the: | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| A sturdy box with a tight-fitting lid that cannot be punctured by sharp objects is known as a: | sharps container |
| Germs that are spread by breathing, coughing, or sneezing, are called: | airborne germs |
| The two most common types of contact by which germs are spread are: | direct and indirect |
| When you take dirty linens to the laundry hamper, you should: | hold them away from your uniform |
| What is the most important thing you can do to control the spread of germs? | wash your hands |
| You should practice universal precautions: | when you provide care for any person |
| What is one time when you must wear latex gloves? | when you touch blood or other body fluids |
| If you have a cut or open sore on your hand, what must you do to protect yourself from infection? | wear gloves while provding care |
| Which of the following is a reason to place someone in isolation? | the person has many infected dressings |
| Four items of protective equipment that you may wear when practicing universal precautions and isolation procedures are: | gowns, masks, eyewear, and gloves |
| Which is NOT true about the spread of germs? | germs can be brushed off linens and clothing |
| Which statement about roomates is true? | roommates should be cared for as individuals and not as a couple |
| Which is NOT a sign of infection? | keeping the person clean |
| When should universal precautions be used? | when providing care for each person |
| If a gown or apron does not get soiled when caring for a person: | it should be disposed of. |
| Which is NOT a universal precaution? | wear gloves if the person looks infected |
| Which of the following statements about infection control is TRUE? | germs grow best is a moist, warm environment |
| A condition in which the force of the pulse is very weak is called: | thready pulse |
| When referring to the lower portion of the large intestine, just inside the anal opening, the area is called: | rectum |
| The condition of having a blue or gray color of the skin, due to lack of oxygen in the blood, is called: | cyanosis |
| An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called: | sphygomomanometer |
| When you examine by touching or feeling, it is called: | palpitation |
| Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure usually are taken together and are referred to as: | vital signs |
| Two times when you always measure a person's vital signs are: | when the person is admitted to a health care facility and when you observe a change in the person's normal conditions |
| The normal range for an adult's oral temperature is: | 97.6 F to 99.6 F |
| An elevation of body temperature is called: | a fever |
| An irregular pulse describe the: | rhythm |
| The pulse located on the inside bend of the elbow is the: | brachial |
| The instrument used to listen to heart sounds when taking blood pressure or an apical pulse is called a: | stethoscope |
| When counting the pulse on another person, never use your: | thumb |
| Difficulty with breathing is called: | dyspnea |
| When you count the number of times a person breathes per minute, you are counting her: | respirations |
| Which of the following is true about taking and recording vital signs? | never leave a person alone when taking a rectal temperature |
| The act of breathing in and out; inhaling and exhaling is: | respiration |
| Which temperature should you report immediately? | a rectal temperature of 101.6 F |
| A person's blood pressure is measured four times a day, where should the information be recorded? | graphic sheet |
| When you provide care, you must respect each person's need to maintain his own: | personal needs, self-image, and independence |
| When providing mouth care for an unconscious person, it is important to: | turn the person on his side so that he does not aspirate |
| When assisting a woman with perineal cre, always use a clean part of the washcloth for each stroke and wipe from: | front to back |
| Use a bath blanket when giving a person a complete bed bath to keep him from getting chilled and to show respect for the person's | privacy and dignity |
| When you finish using a disposable safety razor to shave someone: | do not recap the razor. Put it in the person's drawer |
| The person you provide care for has a weak right arm. To help him put on a shirt, you first put: | the weak arm in the shirt |
| When you shampoo a person's hair: | report redness of the scalp and any sores |
| Which therapeutic diet does not provide enough nutrients to maintain good nutrition: | full liquid |
| The smallest part of any diet should be: | fat |
| When a person has difficulty swallowing, it is easier for him to swallow _______ than liquids: | soft food |
| If a person in your care is fed through a nasogastric tube, you should: | keep the head of the bed elevated for 30 minutes following a tube feeding |
| Which of these symptoms is NOT a sign of dehydration? | frequent urination |
| Meal time should be as pleasant as possible. Which of the following should a nurse assistant do when serving meals to residents? | serve trays promptly after they arrive from the kitchen |
| How does normal aging affect food needs and eating habits: | a person will need fewer calories because they are less active. |
| Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration? | confusion |
| On a clear liquied diet, a person would not be allowed: | cornbread |
| A person is NPO, you should: | remove water pitcher and glass |
| Fluid intake and the amount of fluid lost from the body should: | be about equal in amount |
| Proper nutrition means eating a wide variety of foods and choosing those that are: | low in fat, salt, and sugar |
| If someone in your care is losing a lot of fluid by perspiring heavily, vomiting, or has diarrhea, he or she may become ____________ very quickly: | dehydrated |
| One way to dilute the urine and keep stool soft is to: | drink fluids |
| Incontinence is: | the inability to control the passage of urine of feces |
| A portable commode is: | a chair with a toilet seat and a container to collect waste |
| Burning or urination, frequent but scanty urination, cloudy or dark-colored urine, or milky mucus threads in the urine are signs of urinary: | tract infection |
| When a person in your care has a urinary catheter, prevent infection by providing frequent: | perineal care |
| The condition in which a part of the body shrinks or wastes away because of poor nutrition of disuse is known as: | atrophy |
| Using a simple statement to help someone remember is an example of: | prompting |
| If a person is unable to move, he or she is: | immobile |
| The medical term for walking is: | ambulation |
| If a person does not move his joints regularly, the joints may become permanently bent. This condition is known as: | contracture |
| To help people become as fully functional as possible and to help them be able to enjoy life, you provide: | restorative care |
| A condition in which the bones become weak and fragile is: | arthritis |
| The form of diabetes called maturity onset, insulin-independent diabetes, is also know as: | type I diabetes |
| All the following disease can be found in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, except for: | sickle cell anemia |
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