Matching Test 3

Question 1

AD

Answer 1

Alzheimer’s disease: Most common type of dementia, progressive disorder with memory loss and increased physical impairments over time. Avoid arguing, offer comfort, distraction techniques, follow routine, identify unmet needs

Question 2

CAD

Answer 2

Coronary artery disease: Hardened narrow blood vessels, decreased oxygen and blood supply to heart. Atherosclerosis-plaque on artery walls made up of ft and cholesterol. Can cause angina, heart attack, irregular heartbeats, sudden death

Question 3

CHF

Answer 3

Congestive heart failure: dietary statue, NAS, fluids, daily weigh ins, vitals, SOB, dyspnea, activity intolerance

Question 4

Contact precautions

Answer 4

Contact isolation precautions: wash hands before and after, wear gown and gloves. I.E. patient with C. Diff (clostridium difficile)

Question 5

COPD

Answer 5

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema, bronchitis) is primarily caused by smoking. IMPORTANT FOR CARE: positioning, dyspnea, pulse oxygen, O2 needs, nebulizer, monitor vitals (esp R), limited physical exertion, don’t rush care, avoid restrictive clothing, pursed lip breathing

Question 6

CVA

Answer 6

Cerebral vascular accident (stroke) IMPORTANT FOR CARE: ROM, encourage independence, supervise feeding, fall prevention, assistive devices, possible dysphagia, sensory disturbances, memory, emotions, difficulty communicating

Question 7

Dementia

Answer 7

Umbrella term for loss of brain functioning and neuron death. Loss of cognitive functioning that interferes with daily life and activities

Question 8

DM2

Answer 8

Diabetes Mellitus type 2 IMPORTANT FOR CARE: signs and symptoms of hypo-hyperglycemia, regular meals, snacks, activity, daily skin/feet checks, wear socks, DO NOT cut nails

Question 9

ESRD

Answer 9

End stage renal disease (kidney failure, kidney transplant, dialysis: removing waste from blood) IMPORTANT FOR CARE: fluid retention, fluid restriction, daily weigh ins, low protein/low K+/low sodium diet

Question 10

GI

Answer 10

Gastrointestinal (includes mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus)

Question 11

Hip Fx

Answer 11

Hip fracture IMPORTANT FOR CARE: hip precautions, fall prevention, monitor vitals, signs of infection, swelling, pain, dressings, ice pack, bathing precautions

Question 12

HTN

Answer 12

Hypertension (high blood pressure) IMPORTANT FOR CARE: monitor B/P, NAS, compression stockings, monitor for S/Sx of orthostatic hypotension possibly due to medications

Question 13

MS

Answer 13

Multiple sclerosis (muscle weakness, possible speech impairment, relapsing symptoms, sensitive to extremes in temp)

Question 14

PA or PNA

Answer 14

Pneumonia (fever, chills, cough) IMPORTANT FOR CARE: encourage hydration and C/DB (coughing and deep breathing)

Question 15

PD

Answer 15

Parkinson’s disease: progressive disorder where movement deteriorates, tremors, stooped posture, flat facial effect

Question 16

RA

Answer 16

Rheumatoid arthritis: painful, adaptive devices, fall prevention, safety protocols

Question 17

RIS

Answer 17

Resident information sheet IMPORTANT FOR CARE: read before giving care

Question 18

TBI

Answer 18

Traumatic brain injury (occurs from violent injury to the brain)

Question 19

URI

Answer 19

Upper respiratory infection IMPORTANT FOR CARE: droplet precautions, gown, gloves, mask, face shield

Question 20

UTI

Answer 20

Urinary tract infection IMPORTANT FOR CARE: encourage hydration, report frequency, burning, urgency, flank pain, fever, color of urine, promote good perineal hygiene