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Hartman-s nursing assistant care chapter 18 Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+
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Hartman's nursing assistant carechapter 18 Questions and Complete
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Fungal infection - Answer: Caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot vagina yeast infections, and tinea
are examples
Scabies - Answer: Contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the skin, where it
lays eggs; this condition is spread through direct contact with another infected person
Wound - Answer: A type of injury to the skin, classified as either open or closed
Shingles - Answer: Skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that
causes chickenpox
Dermatitis - Answer: In general term that refers to an inflammation or swelling of the skin
Stasis dermatitis - Answer: A skin condition that occurs due to buildup of fluid under the skin, commonly
affecting the lower legs and ankles
Swelling - Answer: Arthritis is a general term referring to __________ of the joints
Autoimmune illness - Answer: Arthritis may be the result of
The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body - Answer: What happens with an autoimmune
illness?
The elderly - Answer: Osteoarthritis is common in
Cold weather - Answer: Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase with
, Smaller - Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis affects the___________ joints first
Anti-inflammatory medications - Answer: Arthritis is generally treated with
Osteoporosis - Answer: Causes bones to become brittle and break easily
After - Answer: Osteoporosis is more common in women_________ menopause
Exercise and extra calcium - Answer: What can help prevent osteoporosis
Elevated - Answer: When caring for a resident who has a cast a nursing assistant should_________ the
extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling
Dry - Answer: The cast should be kept_________ and clean at all times
Immobilized - Answer: A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts
Osteoporosis - Answer: Fractured or broken bones and are often caused by
Swelling at the site - Answer: Signs and symptoms of a fracture include
Pillow - Answer: A wet cast can be placed on a___________ so that its shape is not altered as it dries
Never - Answer: When can a resident insert something into the cast?
Open fracture - Answer: A fracture that penetrates the skin and Carries high risk of infection is called
Surgery - Answer: Most fractured hips require
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