What can be done to help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

What can be done to help a resident who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? 

(A) Serve spicy foods.
(B) Ask the resident not to lie down for at least two to three hours after eating.
(C) Serve the largest meal of the day at dinner.
(D) Assist the resident to eat in a reclined position.





Answer: B

What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

What can a nursing assistant do to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? 

(A) Restrict fluids
(B) Encourage baths, rather than showers
(C) Wipe from front to back when giving perineal care
(D) Ask the resident not to drink cranberry or blueberry juice





Answer: C

A diabetic resident should

A diabetic resident should 

(A) Skip meals
(B) Go barefoot
(C) Receive careful foot care
(D) Avoid exercise





Answer: C

How does the immune system protect the body from disease?

How does the immune system protect the body from disease? 

(A) Through nonspecific and specific immunity
(B) Through hormones
(C) Through digestion and elimination
(D) Through changes in pulse rate




Answer: A

The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called

The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called 

(A) Sperm
(B) Lymph
(C) Urine
(D) Blood




Answer: B

Normal changes of aging for the female reproductive system include:

Normal changes of aging for the female reproductive system include: 

(A) Menstruation continues
(B) Increased moisture of vaginal walls
(C) Voice weakens
(D) Loss of calcium





Answer: D

Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?

Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males?

(A) Due to the different location of the meatus
(B) Due to having a shorter urethra
(C) Due to not filtering blood properly in the kidneys
(D) Due to incontinence




Answer: B

What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system?

What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary system? 

(A) Offer frequent trips to the bathroom.
(B) Withhold fluids.
(C) Scold residents who are incontinent.
(D) Make sure every resident wears incontinence briefs.





Answer: A

Residents with congestive heart failure may

Residents with congestive heart failure may 

(A) Be on a high-sodium diet
(B) Take medications that cause them to urinate less often
(C) Have a "force fluids" order
(D) Use elastic stockings to reduce swelling in feet and ankles




Answer: D

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?

Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack? 

(A) Smoking
(B) High-fat diet
(C) Regular exercise
(D) Cold temperatures






Answer: C

High blood pressure

High blood pressure 

(A) Can be detected just by looking at a person
(B) Cannot be treated with medication
(C) Is never a serious condition
(D) Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher




Answer: D

The respiratory system is made up of

The respiratory system is made up of 

(A) Arteries, veins, capillaries
(B) Brain, spinal cord, nerves
(C) Trachea, bronchi, lungs
(D) Atria, ventricles, aorta




Answer: C

Respiration consists of

Respiration consists of 

(A) Narrowing of blood vessels
(B) Inspiration and expiration
(C) Circulating blood in the heart
(D) Urinary elimination


Answer: B

Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS?

Which of the following is helpful for numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet for a resident who has AIDS? 

(A) Wrapping the feet tightly in elastic bandages
(B) Wearing snug, firm slippers
(C) Wearing rigid, high-topped shoes
(D) Going barefoot




Answer: D

Which of the following is one of the functions that the circulatory system performs?

Which of the following is one of the functions that the circulatory system performs? 

(A) Senses and interprets information from the environment
(B) Cushions the brain and spinal cord
(C) Allows humans to reproduce
(D) Supplies food, oxygen, and hormones to cells





Answer: D

How should a resident with COPD be positioned?

How should a resident with COPD be positioned? 

(A) Flat on his back
(B) Sitting upright
(C) Lying on his stomach
(D) Lying on his side

Answer: B

Residents with COPD have trouble with

Residents with COPD have trouble with 

(A) Breathing
(B) Urination
(C) Losing weight
(D) Vision





Answer: A

Osteoporosis causes

Osteoporosis causes 

(A) Menopause
(B) Stooped posture
(C) Supplements
(D) Lack of hormones




Answer: B

Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include

Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include 

(A) Rushing resident through tasks
(B) Administering medications
(C) Preventing falls
(D) Encouraging the resident to speak faster





Answer: C

Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke?

Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke? 

(A) Lead with the weaker side.
(B) Stand on the weaker side.
(C) Use the terms "bad" or "messed up" to refer to weaker side.
(D) A gait belt is not helpful during transfers.



Answer: B