Chapter 18 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care
4th Edition || Answers 100% Rated Correct.
acute illness correct answers an illness that has rapid onset, is usually short-term, and is treated
immediately.
chronic illness correct answers a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and
requires management of symptoms.
scabies correct answers a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny mite burrowing into the skin,
where it lays eggs; causes intense itching and a skin rash that may look like thin burrow tracks.
shingles correct answers a skin rash caused by the varicella- zoster virus (VZV) that causes pain,
tingling, itching, and a rash of fluid-filled blisters.
wound correct answers a type of injury to the skin.
dermatitis correct answers an inflammation of the skin causing swollen, reddened, irritated, and
itchy skin.
inflammation correct answers swelling.
arthritis correct answers a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing stiffness,
pain, and decreased mobility.
autoimmune illness correct answers an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body.
osteoarthritis correct answers a common type of arthritis that usually affects the hips, knees,
fingers, thumbs, and spine; also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis.
, rheumatoid arthritis correct answers a type of arthritis in which joints become red, swollen, and
very painful, resulting in restricted movement and possible deformities.
osteoporosis correct answers a condition in which bones become porous and brittle, causing them
to break easily.
closed fracture correct answers a broken bone that does not break the skin.
open fracture correct answers a broken bone that penetrates the skin; also known as compound
fracture.
partial weight-bearing (PWB) correct answers a doctor's order stating that a person is able to
support some body weight on one or both legs.
non-weight-bearing (NWB) correct answers a doctor's order stating that a person is unable to
touch the floor or support any body weight on one or both legs.
full weight-bearing (FWB) correct answers a doctor's order stating that a person has the ability to
support full body weight (100%) on both legs.
prosthesis correct answers a device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because
of an accident, injury, illness, or birth defect; used to improve a person's ability to function
and/or to improve appearance.
muscular dystrophy (MD) correct answers a progressive, inherited disease that causes a gradual
wasting away of muscle, weakness, and deformity.
amputation correct answers the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand,
arm, leg, or foot.
4th Edition || Answers 100% Rated Correct.
acute illness correct answers an illness that has rapid onset, is usually short-term, and is treated
immediately.
chronic illness correct answers a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and
requires management of symptoms.
scabies correct answers a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny mite burrowing into the skin,
where it lays eggs; causes intense itching and a skin rash that may look like thin burrow tracks.
shingles correct answers a skin rash caused by the varicella- zoster virus (VZV) that causes pain,
tingling, itching, and a rash of fluid-filled blisters.
wound correct answers a type of injury to the skin.
dermatitis correct answers an inflammation of the skin causing swollen, reddened, irritated, and
itchy skin.
inflammation correct answers swelling.
arthritis correct answers a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, causing stiffness,
pain, and decreased mobility.
autoimmune illness correct answers an illness in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body.
osteoarthritis correct answers a common type of arthritis that usually affects the hips, knees,
fingers, thumbs, and spine; also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis.
, rheumatoid arthritis correct answers a type of arthritis in which joints become red, swollen, and
very painful, resulting in restricted movement and possible deformities.
osteoporosis correct answers a condition in which bones become porous and brittle, causing them
to break easily.
closed fracture correct answers a broken bone that does not break the skin.
open fracture correct answers a broken bone that penetrates the skin; also known as compound
fracture.
partial weight-bearing (PWB) correct answers a doctor's order stating that a person is able to
support some body weight on one or both legs.
non-weight-bearing (NWB) correct answers a doctor's order stating that a person is unable to
touch the floor or support any body weight on one or both legs.
full weight-bearing (FWB) correct answers a doctor's order stating that a person has the ability to
support full body weight (100%) on both legs.
prosthesis correct answers a device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because
of an accident, injury, illness, or birth defect; used to improve a person's ability to function
and/or to improve appearance.
muscular dystrophy (MD) correct answers a progressive, inherited disease that causes a gradual
wasting away of muscle, weakness, and deformity.
amputation correct answers the surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand,
arm, leg, or foot.
