CNA MIDTERM EXAM. ALL MIDTERM EXAM REVISION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) (100%
GUARANTEE) (2024 UPDATE)
Radiation therapy - ANSWER- Involves x-ray beam is aimed at the tumor. Sometimes
radioactive material is implanted in or near the tumor.
What occurs in autoimmune disorders and what are some common disorders? - ANSWER-
Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system attacks the body's own healthy cells,
tissues, and organs. Common disorders include celiac's disease, graves disease, Hashimoto's
disease, lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, type one diabetes.
What happens when a stroke occurs? What are risk factors for a stroke? - ANSWER- A stroke
occurs when a blood vessel in the brain burst and bleeds into the brain or a blood clot blocks a
blood vessel in the brain and blood flow stops. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking,
heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, TIAs, age 55 or older, being overweight, lack of physical
activity, family history.
What happens in ALS? - ANSWER- ALS attacks nerve cells that control voluntary muscles.
Over time, the person loses function of the muscles.
What are risk factors for arthritis and what is the treatment? - ANSWER- Aging, being
overweight, gender, joint injury, and family history.
Treatment includes pain control, heat and cold, exercise, rest and joint care, assistive devices,
weight control, healthy lifestyle, safety, joint replacement surgery.
,What are the measures to take when taking care of someone in traction? - ANSWER- Keep the
person in good alignment, don't remove traction, keep weight off the floor, don't add or remove
weights, check for frayed ropes, perform ROM exercises for uninvolved joints, position person as
directed, provide fracture pan for elimination, give skincare, put bottom linens on the bed from the
top down, check for redness, drainage and odors.
What is CAD and what are the major complications? - ANSWER- Complications of coronary
artery disease (CAD) include angina, myocardial infarction, irregular heartbeats, and sudden-
death.
What is an MI and what happens in the heart? - ANSWER- A myocardial infarction (MI) is a
heart attack. In an MI, part of the heart muscle dies from sudden blockage of blood flow in a
coronary artery. A blood clot blocks blood flow.
Describe COPD - ANSWER- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) involves
chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These disorders interfere with oxygen and carbon dioxide
exchange, they obstruct airflow. It affects alveoli, less air gets into and leaves the lungs.
What is sexuality and when does it develop? - ANSWER- Sexuality is the physical, emotional,
social, cultural, and spiritual factors that affect a person's feelings and attitudes about his or her
sex. It develops when the babies gender is known.
Ways to promote sexuality - ANSWER- Let the person groom themselves, let person choose
clothing, protect and allow privacy, knock before you enter any room, consider the person's
roommate.
, Signs and symptoms of illness in babies - ANSWER- Jaundice, baby looks sick, has redness or
drainage around cord stump or circumcision, fever, slow to respond, hard to wake, baby cries all
the time, baby has abnormal respirations, coughing, sneezing, baby's feeding poorly, baby has
watery stools or hard stools, rash.
Lochia rubra - ANSWER- Dark or bright red discharge. Mainly blood, seen during the first 3
to 4 days after birth.
Lochia serosa - ANSWER- Pinkish brown drainage, it lasts until about 10 days after birth.
Lochia alba - ANSWER- Whitest drainage. It continues for 10 to 14 days or more after birth.
Signs and symptoms of postpartum complications - ANSWER- Fever, pain, foul discharge
from vagina, discharge or bleeding from episiotomy or C-section incision, redness or swelling in
episiotomy or C-section incision, saturating a sanitary napkin within an hour of application, red
lochia after it's already changed colors, lochia with large clots, burning urination, leg or breast
pain, tenderness or swelling, sadness or depression.
What is an ALR and what do they offer? - ANSWER- Assisted living residences offer 3 meals
a day; help with ADLs; housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance; security and supervision;
transportation; social, emotional, recreational, and spiritual events; help with shopping, banking,
and money management; some health services, exercise and wellness programs; medication
management or help taking drugs; supervision for persons with disabilities.
Food safety measures - ANSWER- Follow safe handling instructions; use liquid detergent and
hot water to wash dishes. Wash glasses and cups 1st, then silverware, bowls, and pots and pans;
don't put pots and pans, wood, or some plastic in the dishwasher; clean surfaces after each meal;
