21-30 Flashcards
The ADA recommends flossing at least
A) Once a day
B) Twice a day
C) Before meals
D) After meals
A) Once a day
The American Dental Association recommends brushing
A) 2 minutes 1 times daily
B) 2 minutes
C) 2 minutes 2 times daily
D) 2 times daily
C) 2 minutes 2 times daily
______ is a thin film that sticks to the teeth
A) Plaque
B) Tartar
C) Periodontal disease
D) None of the above
A) Plaque
Which is a sign of periodontal disease?
A) Chapped lips
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Yellow teeth
D) Red and swollen gums
D) Red and swollen gums
What is the water temperature for a bed bath?
110-115
What is the water temperature for a tub bath or shower?
105
What is the water temperature for perineal care?
105 to 109
Question:
Considering Mrs. Smith’s health condition and the best practices for hygiene, which of the following durations would be most appropriate for her tub bath?
A) 10 minutes
B) 20 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 40 minutes
B) 20 minutes
A scalp condition involving hair loss is called
A) Hirsutism
B) Alopecia
C) Pediculosis
D) Dandruff
B) Alopecia
Grooming measures are affected by
A) Personal choice
B) Culture
C) Care plan
D) Personal choice & Culture
D) Personal choice & Culture
A skin condition caused by female mites is called
A) Scabies
B) Pediculosis
C) Alopecia
D) Dandruff
A) Scabies
Urinary retention is
A) The need to void
B) Involuntary loss of urine
C) Not being able to urinate
D) Urination
C) Not being able to urinate
A healthy adult produces how much urine in a day?
A) 3 pints
B) 2000mL
C) 1000mL
D) 1700mL
A) 3 pints
A standard bedpan should be placed:
A) With the wider end aligned with the resident’s buttocks
B) With the narrower end aligned with the resident’s buttocks
C) At a diagonal angle under the resident’s hips
D) Directly underneath the resident’s lower back
A) With the wider end aligned with the resident’s buttocks
The handle of the fracture pan should be facing:
A) Towards the foot of the bed
B) Towards the head of the bed
C) Towards the side of the bed
D) Towards the resident’s hip
A) Towards the foot of the bed
A patient is using a bedpan, how often should you check on the patient?
A) 10 minutes
B) 15 minutes
C) 7 minutes
D) 5 minutes
D) 5 minutes
This applies to a commode as well
Standard drainage bags hold at least
A) 1000mL
B) 2000mL
C) 3000mL
D) 900mL
B) 2000mL
Leg bags hold less than
A) 700mL
B) 800mL
C) 2000mL
D) 1000mL
D) 1000mL
A drainage system becomes disconnected. You need
A) A new drainage bag and paper towels
B) A graduate and a new catheter
C) Gloves and antiseptic wipes
D) A waterproof under-pad and a catheter clamp
C) Gloves and antiseptic wipes
When securing a catheter on a female patient, where is the appropriate location to secure the catheter tubing?
A) On the abdomen
B) On the chest
C) On the inner thigh
D) On the upper arm
C) On the inner thigh
When securing a catheter on a male patient, what is the least appropriate location to secure the catheter tubing?
A) On the lower abdomen
B) On the inner thigh
C) Below the bladder
D) Mid abdomen
D) Mid abdomen
Who requires that the health team assess the person’s nutrition status and factors affecting eating and nutrition?
A) CMS
B) HIPPA
C) OSHA
D) The facility
A) CMS
Which of the following correctly represents the abbreviation “gtt” in medical notation?
A) “Gastrointestinal tract”
B) “Globulin tube test”
C) “Globule transfer technique”
D) “Drop”
D) Drop
Adults need how much fluid for daily survival?
1500mL
How much fluid is needed for normal fluid balance?
2000-2500mL
Which of the following statements accurately describes edema?
A) Edema is characterized by excessive thirst and frequent urination.
B) Edema is a condition where the body retains too much sodium.
C) Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues.
D) Edema is primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
C) Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues.
Common with people who have heart, kidney, and liver diseases
What is not considered an output?
A) Urine
B) Diarrhea
C) Wound drainage
D) Perspiration
D) Perspiration
A person with tube feeding should have their nose and nostrils cleaned at least every
A) 3 hours
B) 2-4 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 4 hours
D) 4 hours
Nose and nostrils cleaned every 4 to 8 hours
The health team decides where each person should sit during
A) social dining
B) low-stimulation dining
C) open dining
D) restaurant dining
C) open dining
Mr. Jay is being fed liquids that easily drip off the spoon. What type of dysphagia diet is Mr. Jay likely prescribed?
A) Thin liquid diet
B) Nectar-thick liquid diet
C) Honey-thick liquid diet
D) Pudding-thick liquid diet
B) Nectar-thick liquid diet
Pudding thick is
A) (spoon-thick) liquid
B) moderately thick
C) mildly thick
D) none of the above
A) (spoon-thick) liquid
