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QuestionAnswered step-by-step1. Swelling or redness around the collarbone is normal when the…1. Swelling or redness around the collarbone is normal when the patient has a central intravenous catheter. *a. Trueb. False2. Hydrocolloid dressings may be used on patients with fragile skin. *a. Trueb. False3. Some herbs and nutritional supplements react negatively with other medications and foods. *a. Trueb. False4. If the phone book is next to the telephone, it is not necessary to maintain a list of emergency numbers. *a. Trueb. False5. Bones can break during repositioning and transfers of a patient who has osteoporosis. *a. Trueb. False6. Some CAM practices have moved from being alternative therapies to being accepted, mainstream treatments. *a. Trueb. False7. Diabetic complications can result in gangrene and amputations. *a. Trueb. False8. Diabetic care is directed toward prevention and management of complications. *a. Trueb. False9. Patients with peripheral vascular disease are at high risk of pressure ulcers. *a. Trueb. False10. Holistic care is an ineffective method of fighting disease. *a. Trueb. False11. Illness and disease do not affect family dynamics and relationships. *a.Trueb. False12. A laryngectomy may be temporary or permanent. *a.Trueb. False13. Nursing care for patients with respiratory disease is directed toward prevention of infection and relief of respiratory distress. *a.Trueb. False14. If a resident develops an infection, he will not always have a fever. *a.Trueb. False15. A care plan is not necessary in home care. *a.Trueb. False16. Withdrawal is a common sign of frustration. *a.Trueb. False17. Damage to the body begins in the prediabetes state. *a.Trueb. False18. You would expect the blood pressure to be elevated in a patient suffering a heart attack. *a.Trueb. False19. Medicare pays for full-time home health care. *a.Trueb. False20. Patients who have had a stroke may require intensive rehabilitation. *a.Trueb. False21. When caring for patients with skin lesions, wash the areas well with soap and water. *a.Trueb. False22. Bedfast patients are at very high risk of developing pressure ulcers on the feet and ankles. *a.Trueb. False23. Emptying the bladder incompletely does not contribute to the development of infection. *a.Trueb. False24. Avoid taking an oral temperature on patients who have tubes in the nose or mouth. *a.Trueb. False25. Residents who wander may not rest when they become fatigued. *a.Trueb. False26. The nursing assistant is not responsible for determining whether abuse has occurred in the home. *a.Trueb. False27. Your activities in the home should be planned around your own schedule. *a.Trueb. False28. The best way to prevent pressure ulcers on the heels is to elevate them off the bed by positioning the pillow widthwise under the calves. *a.Trueb. False29. Immobility is a barrier to positive outcomes in patients with hypoxemia. *a.Trueb. False30. Mental confusion is a normal part of the aging process, because people lose brain cells with age. *a.Trueb. False31. A Stage I pressure sore is usually reversible if aggressive measures are taken to remove or reduce the source of pressure. *a.Trueb. False32. Promptly inform the nurse if the FSBS meter reads “low” or “high.” *a.Trueb. False33. Avoid elevating a casted extremity on a pillow. *a.Trueb. False34. Heel protectors are excellent for preventing pressure on the heels. *a.Trueb. False35. Improper settings on the CPM unit can damage reconstructive work in the joint. *a.Trueb. False36. A fever is a common inflammatory response to heart cell damage. *a.Trueb. False37. Foot and heel ulcers are difficult to prevent. *a.Trueb. False38. The meal plan is very rigid for diabetic patients. *a.Trueb. False39. Clients receiving care in the home may have progressive, chronic diseases. *a.Trueb. False40. Moving the wrist joint away from the body is eversion. *a.Trueb. False41. Religion is the same as spirituality. *a.Trueb. False42. Although patients in the hospital and residents of long-term care facilities have specific rights, there is no bill of rights for clients in the home. *a.Trueb. False43. The changes in the lungs in patients with COPD are irreversible. *a.Trueb. False44. Some people use CAM approaches because they are afraid of technology, drugs, and surgical procedures. *a.Trueb. False45. When Ms. Jones returns from dialysis, take her blood pressure immediately in the arm with the shunt. *a.Trueb. False46. Fasting blood sugar values above 110 suggest hyperglycemia. *a.Trueb. False47. The heart is a muscle. *a.Trueb. False48. Atherosclerosis can result in gangrene. *a.Trueb. False49. Alternative therapies can be safely combined with medical treatment without a doctor’s supervision. *a.Trueb. False50. The home care assistant must be able to accurately complete records. *a.Trueb. False51. A/an exacerbation is the improvement worsening of a chronic medical condition. *a.Trueb. False52. Transparent film dressings are waterproof, and protect a wound from bacteria. *a.Trueb. False53. Colloidal oatmeal product may make the tub slippery. *a.Trueb. False54. It is not necessary to supervise clients who smoke in their own homes. *a.Trueb. False55. Death will result if levels of acid and carbon dioxide in the blood become too high. *a.Trueb. False56. The bathtub need not be cleaned after each use in the home if the client is the only one using it. *a.Trueb. False57. Nursing assistants who provide home care must have good observational skills. *a.Trueb. False58. Diabetes is much more stable and predictable in the elderly than it is in younger individuals. *a.Trueb. False59. A skin tear is an injury that separates the epidermis from underlying structures as a result of friction alone or shearing and friction. *a.Trueb. False60. Most CAM practices are not considered part of conventional medicine. *a.Trueb. FalsePlease indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.61. When caring for a patient with a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system, you should do all of the following except *a. notify the nurse if the unit becomes noisy or whistles.b. check the unit to make sure it is delivering the ordered amount of suction.c. use the same measures as you would for a patient with pressure ulcers.d. turn the unit off for at least 2 hours each day.62. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) *a. interrupts blood flow to the heart.b. disrupts oxygen in the extremities.c. interrupts blood flow to the brain.d. causes permanent damage.63. Holistic care *a. is given only by CAM practitioners.b. has not been scientifically proven.c. considers the whole person.d. is not an accepted treatment.64. Patients with peripheral vascular disease have *a. cool skin temperature of legs and feet.b. strong pulses.c. high blood pressure.d. thin, brittle toenails.65. The functions of the skin include all of the following except *a. excretion of waste.b. hormone production.c. temperature maintenance.d. sensory perception.66. An acute myocardial infarction occurs when the *a. coronary arteries are blocked.b. cerebral veins are blocked.c. carotid arteries are blocked.d. jugular vein is blocked.67. COPD results from *a. acute infection in the lungs.b. impaired gas exchange.c. a response to stress.d. a malignancy.68. Alternative and complementary practices will do all of the following except *a. stimulate the body to heal itself.b. strengthen weak body systems.c. guarantee a cure for the condition.d. eliminate discomfort of some conditions.69. What is the purpose of respite care? *a. To give a hospice client the chance to get his or her affairs in orderb. To provide comfort to a client who is living out his remaining months at homec. To allow a hospice patient’s unpaid family member to take some personal timed. To provide continuous care to a high needs patient70. In a dark-skinned person, a Stage I pressure ulcer appears *a. red or pink.b. black or dark blue.c. white or tan.d. yellow or brown.71. The A1C test will show the patient’s blood sugar for the previous *a. day.b. week.c. 30 days.d. 90 days.72. Hypothyroidism can be caused by a lack of *a. magnesium.b. calcium.c. phosphorus.d. iodine.73. All of the following are expected aging changes of the endocrine system except *a. lower metabolism rate.b. decreased blood sugar levelsc. hormonal changes.d. delayed release of insulin.74. The nursing assistant in the long-term care facility should *a. keep the residents comfortable until they die of old age.b. assist residents to attain their maximum medical regimentation.c. assist residents to attain and maintain their maximum level of function.d. meet residents’ physical needs only.75. While in a client’s home, the nursing assistant should remember that he or she is a *a. guest.b. resident.c. friend.d. companion.76. Cupping is *a. using warm jars to create suction on the body.b. using the imagination to visualize healing.c. placing the hands in various positions on the body.d. a form of nonaerobic exercise and breath control.77. Duties of the home health assistant include *a. personal care and treatments.b. managing the budget.c. housekeeping and yard work.d. paying the bills.78. Signs and symptoms that an IV has come out of the vein include *a. fluid dripping rapidly.b. bruising.c. blue color.d. tissue swelling.79. After hip replacement surgery, the patient should be instructed to *a. use the trapeze and lift by pushing down with the affected leg.b. keep the legs in a position of abduction as much as possible.c. avoid crossing the legs when in the bed or chair.d. maintain the extremity in flexion as much as possible.80. The arteries *a. are thin vessels that connect veins and venules.b. carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.c. carry blood in which the nutrients have been used.d. carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.81. Multisensory stimulation is used in the care of patients with *a. diabetes.b. coma.c. congestive heart failure.d. stroke.82. When a resident hits, bites, kicks, or scratches, you should *a. refuse to care for the resident.b. attempt to determine the cause of the behavior.c. restrain the resident until she calms down.d. tell the resident the behavior is not appropriate.83. Which of the following is frequently a characteristic of a person with autism? *a. Slower physical developmentb. Resistance to changec. Reading ability below a 6th grade leveld. Visual impairments84. Herbs are *a. substances made from plants.b. used to make up a deficiency.c. vitamins and nutrients.d. used to strengthen the whole.85. You serve a meal tray to a patient who is wearing an oxygen mask. You should *a. put the tray down and leave the room.b. remove the mask and give the patient the tray.c. remove the tray because the patient cannot eat.d. ask the nurse if the patient can use a cannula while eating.86. Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure include *a. chest pain.b. low blood pressure.c. edema.d. irregular pulse.87. The nursing assistant prevents pressure ulcers by *a. turning the patient at least every 4 hours.b. using very warm water and friction for bathing.c. avoiding pressure, shearing, and friction.d. assisting the patient to be in the chair instead of the bed.88. When caring for a patient with arthritis, you should *a. encourage the patient to be still.b. balance rest and exercise.c. increase protein intake in the diet.d. apply cold to inflamed joints.89. While caring for a patient on a mechanical ventilator, you notice that condensation has accumulated in the ventilator tubing. You know that this places the patient at greater risk of *a. infection.b. embolism.c. sleep apnea.d. aspiration.90. Which of the following statements about cerebral palsy (CP) is incorrect? *a. CP involves motor dysfunction.b. CP is a progressive condition.c. CP may involve hearing impairment.d. CP is the most common condition associated with childhood disability.91. The most common sign of respiratory problems in a patient with emphysema is *a. chest pain.b. headache.c. edema.d. cough.92. Peripheral vascular disease *a. does not affect heart function.b. involves diminished blood flow to the extremities.c. causes extremities to feel warm to the touch.d. is reversible with drugs and surgery.93. Inability to breathe unless sitting upright is *a. occlusion.b. decompensation.c. infarction.d. orthopnea.94. When caring for a patient who has an intellectual disability or developmental disability, the nursing assistant should *a. make decisions for the patient.b. give all verbal instructions at once.c. learn about the patient’s interests.d. use rewards only when the patient earns them.95. Delirium is a nonspecific symptom of *a. Alzheimer’s disease.b. acute illness and dehydration.c. hunger and thirst.d. contractures and muscle weakness.96. An intact blister is an example of a *a. Stage I pressure ulcer.b. Stage II pressure ulcer.c. Stage III pressure ulcer.d. Stage IV pressure ulcer.97. A device used to deliver medication or moisture deep into the lungs is the *a. incentive spirometer.b. oxygen concentrator.c. nebulizer.d. tracheostomy.98. Forms of treatment or uses of therapeutic agents or regimens are *a. categories.b. alternatives.c. preventives.d. modalities.99. The best approach for the nursing assistant to take in the care of the patient with COPD is *a. giving total care so the patient gets as much rest as possible.b. providing lots of high-fat and high-carbohydrate snacks.c. pushing the patient in a wheelchair so she does not have to walk.d. providing fluids the patient likes and encouraging him or her to drink.100. Correcting a patient’s _____ deficiency is essential for proper wound healing and infection prevention. *a. proteinb. vitamin Cc. zincd. vitamin AHealth ScienceScienceNursingNURSING 104Share Question