Vocabulary

Question 1

Aphasia

Answer 1

Total loss of the ability to communicate

Question 2

Body mechanics

Answer 2

How you stand,move,and position your body

Question 3

How should you position your body when lifting a resident

Answer 3

In a straight line to prevent injury

Question 4

What is Hepatitis B Virus

Answer 4

Is a viral infection of the liver

Question 5

Impaction

Answer 5

Is a serious form of constipation with inability to pass fecal matter.

Question 6

Enemas

Answer 6

Are order by the doctor to relieve constipation or to clean bowel prior to special procedures.

Question 7

Where should the drainage bag be located

Answer 7

Below the level of the resident bladder

Question 8

Hypertension

Answer 8

Is abnormally high blood pressure

Question 9

Hypotension

Answer 9

Is abnormally low pressure

Question 10

Dysphagia

Answer 10

Is difficulty in swallowing

Question 11

Dementia

Answer 11

is a disorder that impairs a persons mental ability

Question 12

Reality orientation

Answer 12

Is a major part of caring for a residents who are confused.

Question 13

What is reality orientation based on

Answer 13

Repetition

Question 14

Cognitively impaired

Answer 14

Mental process of learning and acquiring knowledge

Question 15

Chronic bronchitis

Answer 15

Long term cough due to inflammation and mucous in the bronchial tube

Question 16

Emphysema

Answer 16

Destroys lung tissue

Question 17

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 17

Permanent lung disease that interfere with normal breathing and worsens slowly over time

Question 18

What are some warning signs of cancer

Answer 18

Change in bowel ,sore that does not heal,unusual bleeding or discharge etc..

Question 19

What are side effects of cancer treatment

Answer 19

Changes in appetite,energy level,appearances,and physical comfort,nausea and vomiting

Question 20

Hyperglycemia

Answer 20

Is caused by too little insulin or too much sugar

Question 21

Hypoglycemia

Answer 21

Too much insulin or too little sugar

Question 22

Complex partial

Answer 22

Seizure where the person may appear confused or distracted and may repeat a series of movements

Question 23

Hemiparesis

Answer 23

Is a muscular weakness on the affected side

Question 24

Why would a resident still claim he/she is cold with a blanket on

Answer 24

Poor circulation