Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General Pre-Test Review UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General
Pre-Test Review UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Emesis - CORRECT ANSWER- See "vomitus"
Heartburn - CORRECT ANSWER- A burning sensation in the chest or throat
Hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER- High sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT A...
A person has gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Which should you question? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Supine position after meals
A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the
person? - CORRECT ANSWER- Baked chicken
A person is vomiting. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Turn the person's head to the side
Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. this signals - CORRECT ANSWER- Bleeding
A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist with - CORRECT ANSWER-
Promoting normal bowel eliminatioin
Gallbladder attacks usually occur - CORRECT ANSWER- Suddenly after eating
Which is a sign of gallstones? - CORRECT ANSWER- Abdominal pain
Hepatitis is inflammation of the - CORRECT ANSWER- Liver
Which is spread by food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Hepatitis A
Hepatitis requires - CORRECT ANSWER- Standard precautions
Which is a common cause of cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWER- Alcohol abuse
A person has cirrhosis. Which should you question? - CORRECT ANSWER- Encourage
fluids
,A person has cirrhosis. You should observe stools and vomitus for blood. - CORRECT
ANSWER- True
Which is a sign of diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Hunger
A person with diabetes needs - CORRECT ANSWER- Good foot care
A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for - CORRECT
ANSWER- Hypoglycemia
A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or - CORRECT ANSWER- 3 or 4
times a day
A risk factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Alcohol use
If you are caring for a person with GERD, the person may be - CORRECT ANSWER-
Instructed not to lie down for 3 hours after eating
Aspirated vomitus - CORRECT ANSWER- Can obstruct an airway
If vomitus looks like coffee grounds, you should report at once to the nurse because -
CORRECT ANSWER- It signals bleeding
Diverticular disease may occur because of - CORRECT ANSWER- Aging
Gallstones are - CORRECT ANSWER- Sometimes cause bile flow to be blocked
A symptom of gallstones is - CORRECT ANSWER- Pain in the back, abdomen, or right
underarm area
When hepatitis is contracted by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by feces, it is -
CORRECT ANSWER- Hepatitis A
, A person with cirrhosis will need good skin care because of - CORRECT ANSWER- Itching
An obese 50 year-old woman with hypertension is diagnosed with diabetes. She most likely
has - CORRECT ANSWER- Type 2
A diabetic complains of thirst and frequent urination. You notice the person has a flushed face
and rapid, deep, and labored respirations. You know these are signs and symptoms of -
CORRECT ANSWER- Hyperglycemia
What 4 life-style changes may be needed for a person with GERD? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Weight loss
2. Smoking cessation
3. No alcohol
4. Sit upright for 3 hours after meals
What 5 measures will help the person who is vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Turn the
head to the side
2. Place an emesis basin under the chin
3. Move the vomitus away after they are done
4. Perform mouth care
5. Eliminate any odors
3 Risk factors related to diverticular disease are - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Over 50 years of
age
2. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber
3. Obese
A gallbladder attack often occurs suddenly after - CORRECT ANSWER- Eating
Hepatitis A is spread by the - CORRECT ANSWER- Oral - Fecal route
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