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Kaplan CNA
Theory test #4
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
04/11/2010

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Intake and output is measured in
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ccs and mLs
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Intake and output for ms allen she took in 1140ccs and output is only 27ccs what should you do
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report imbalance to nurse
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protien is used by the body to
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make new cells and rebuild tissue
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the body uses carbs for
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heat and energy
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vitamins
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promate growth and aid in normal body function
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a regular diet constists of food
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that is selected from all food groups
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which of the following is included in a full liquid diet
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chicken broth
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forced fluids means to
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encourage the pt fo take in as much fluid as possible
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before you serve a meal tray
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check the id and the diet card
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food thickeners are desinged to
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slow the mnovement of food through the esophogus
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mental health means
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an individual acts and behaves normally and contributes to society
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alcoholism is a
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means of coping with stress
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a person impaired judgement and orientation
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is disorietned
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a person shows signs of dilusions of hallucenations
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you should avoid reenforcing false belifs
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reality orientation
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orienting the person with time place and person
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The NA in the LTC should
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assist the resident to obtain and maintain their maximum level of function
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when caring for elderly residents you should
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respect and reinforce thier self esteem
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when the alert patinet becomes sexually aggressive toward teh confused pt but the confused pt doesnt seem to be bothered by the actions
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monitos these residents closely so that sexual abuse does not occur
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in resident care in general
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the residents condition should not deteriorate unless its medically unavoidable
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urinary incontinence
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may result from the ability to communicate
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aging changes to the respiratory system include
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lung capacity decreases
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aging changes to the cardiovascular system include
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blood vessels narrow and loose elacticity
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a URI infection is of the
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nose sinuses and throat
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pneumonia is a
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serious inflammation of the lungs caused by micro organisms
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The best approach for the NA to take with the pt that COPD is
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push them in the wheelchair so they dont have to walk
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
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involves diminished blood flow the the extremities
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patients with Peripheral vascular disease
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heal poorly
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Atherosclerosis
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produces an atheromas that can cause obstructed blood flow
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A heart attack occurs when
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the coronary arteries are blocked
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PTs with peripheral vascular disease area at risk for all of the following execpt
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calluses
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transient ischemic attack
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interrupts blood flow to the brain
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The inability to breath unless your sitting upright is
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orthopnea
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The arteries
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carry blood away from the heart
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The points where bones come together and permit movement are
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joints
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when you move the extremity away from the midline
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abduction
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when you move the extremity toward the midline
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adduction
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the most common symptom of osteoarthritis is
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pain
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the goal for a pt who has suffered a stroke
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prevent complications caused by immobility
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rehab from a stroke
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maybe very frustrating for the pt
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rehab from a stroke
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maybe very frustrating for the pt
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A pt with aphasia
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has an inability to speak and understand
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if you find a pt having a seizure
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protect his head from injury
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the pt with als
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is mentally alert
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after a tonic-chronic seizure
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the patient will be tired and want to sleep
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comfort care is also called
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palliative care
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the primary discipline that assists the pt to relearn activities of daily living is
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occupational therapy
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a complication of immobility that affects the muscular skeletal system is
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contractures
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a complication of immobility that affects the gastrointestinal system
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constipation
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consistency of care means that all the staff
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use the same approach when caring for the pt
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if completing the entire task is to difficult for the pt
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break into a series of smaller tasks
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