NAC- EXAM Chapter 8

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1. Question
The basic cause of all pressure ulcers is being…
- of advanced age
- overweight
- dehydrated
- immobile
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2. Question
A person with full-thickness burns is at risk for all except:
- scarring
- dementia
- infection
- contractures
- disfigurement
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3. Question
A fissure is a…
- shallow crater that formed due to tissue death
- rash consisting of small, flat, reddened lesions
- crack in the skin often on the soles of the feet
- small, blister-like lesion
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4. Question
A lesion is a likely indication of all except:
- inflammation within the body
- an infection inside the body
- serious form of cancer
- an infection of the skin
- irritation of the skin
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5. Question
A person with osteoporosis is at high risk for?
- arthritis
- fractures
- infections
- pressure ulcers
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Question 6 of 25

6. Question
Which is thought to be an immune system disorder?
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Schizophrenia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
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Question 7 of 25

7. Question
Which of the following is NOT true of fractures?
- are usually seen in children
- occur usually as a result of trauma
- are more likely to occur in the bones of older people
- must be aligned to heal properly
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Question 8 of 25

8. Question
When caring for a client with a broken arm that is in a cast, which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately?
- reports of a tingling or painful sensation in the fingers.
- requests a sweater, even though the room is warm.
- reports that the skin underneath the cast is itchy.
- requests that friends be allowed to sign the cast.
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Question 9 of 25

9. Question
Sputum can be defined as…
- a bluish discoloration of the skin as a result of decreased oxygen in the blood.
- a narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles making it very difficult to breath.
- respiratory secretions that are coughed up from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
- buildup of fluid that prevents the lungs from expanding fully.
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Question 10 of 25

10. Question
It is especially important for residents and staff of long-term care facilities to receive an annual flu shot because…
- influenza virus can be fatal
- influenza virus is very contagious
- immunization against the virus cuts down on the number of sick days taken by employees, saving the facility money.
- All the above
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Question 11 of 25

11. Question
When caring for a person who is not breathing well, the nursing assistant will most likely be instructed by the nurse to help the person into a…
- lateral position
- supine position
- prone position
- forward-leaning position
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Question 12 of 25

12. Question
A person diagnosed with angina pectoris will likely experience chest pain when his or her…
- blood pressure is too high.
- heart is beating faster than normal.
- heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen.
- breathing begins to be painful or otherwise difficult.
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Question 13 of 25

13. Question
What kind of treatment is usually given to a person with heart failure?
- surgery is performed to correct the heart defect
- a pacemaker is implanted to stimulate the heart to contract.
- a balloon angioplasty is done to open up the narrowed vessels.
- medications are given that help pull fluids out of the body’s tissues.
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Question 14 of 25

14. Question
Paralysis on one side of the body is known as…
- Arteriosclerosis.
- Hypertension
- Hemiplegia
- Stroke
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Question 15 of 25

15. Question
A client walks with a shuffling, leaning gait, and it is hard for him or her to stop suddenly once he or she has begun walking. This is a characteristic of…
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Parkinson disease
- Aphasia
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Question 16 of 25

16. Question
An injury to the spinal cord in the neck area can result in:
- Hemiplegia
- Quadriplegia.
- Paraplegia
- Lou Gehrig disease
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Question 17 of 25

17. Question
When caring for a person who is blind, the nursing assistant will…
- avoid talking about things the person cannot see, such as the lovely flowers blooming outside the window.
- raise his or her voice when speaking to the person to be sure that he or she understands him or her.
- leave the door to the room either completely open or completely closed.
- avoid asking the person about the extent of his or her blindness.
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Question 18 of 25

18. Question
What short-term complication is a resident diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at risk for when he or she refuses to eat after receiving his or her insulin injection?
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Gangrene of the toes
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Question 19 of 25

19. Question
A person with cancer involving the digestive system is likely to have which signs and symptoms?
- A. loss of appetite
- indigestion
- bloody stool
- vomiting
- all of the above
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Question 20 of 25

20. Question
Which may be an early sign of endometrial cancer?
- genital warts
- an unusual lump
- postmenopausal bleeding
- increased difficulty becoming pregnant
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Question 21 of 25

21. Question
An example of a positive coping mechanism may include:
- meditating.
- going out for a jog.
- getting together with friends.
- All of the above.
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Question 22 of 25

22. Question
Which is an example of repression?
- Miss Margaret blames another resident for damage she actually caused.
- Mrs. Kane cannot remember a frightening or painful event.
- Chelsea begins to wet her bed when starting kindergarten.
- Paul blames the teacher when he fails a history test.
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Question 23 of 25

23. Question
A resident who becomes very anxious when his or her regular rituals are interrupted is displaying behavior characteristic of…
- Schizophrenia
- Panic disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Question 24 of 25

24. Question
Bipolar disorder is defined as a feeling of…
- inferiority and low self-esteem.
- excessive sadness or hopelessness.
- uneasiness, dread, apprehension, or worry.
- extreme excitement followed by extreme sadness.
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Question 25 of 25

25. Question
One of the elderly residents shares with the nursing assistant that “I wonder if anyone will miss me when I’m gone.” How will the nursing assistant respond?
- report the comment to the RN immediately.
- assume the resident is becoming senile
- assure the resident that he or she is mistaken.
- ignore the comment since it is a common question asked by the elderly.
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