HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT
CARE CHAPTER 18 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Fungal infection - ANS Caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot vagina yeast infections,
and tinea are examples
Scabies - ANS 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 - ANS A type of injury to the skin, classified as either open or closed
Shingles - ANS Skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus
that causes chickenpox
Dermatitis - ANS In general term that refers to an inflammation or swelling of the skin
Stasis dermatitis - ANS A skin condition that occurs due to buildup of fluid under the skin,
commonly affecting the lower legs and ankles
Swelling - ANS Arthritis is a general term referring to __________ of the joints
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, Autoimmune illness - ANS Arthritis may be the result of
The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body - ANS What happens with an
autoimmune illness?
The elderly - ANS Osteoarthritis is common in
Cold weather - ANS Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase with
Smaller - ANS Rheumatoid arthritis affects the___________ joints first
Anti-inflammatory medications - ANS Arthritis is generally treated with
Osteoporosis - ANS Causes bones to become brittle and break easily
After - ANS Osteoporosis is more common in women_________ menopause
Exercise and extra calcium - ANS What can help prevent osteoporosis
Elevated - ANS When caring for a resident who has a cast a nursing assistant
should_________ the extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling
Dry - ANS The cast should be kept_________ and clean at all times
Immobilized - ANS A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts
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CARE CHAPTER 18 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Fungal infection - ANS Caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot vagina yeast infections,
and tinea are examples
Scabies - ANS 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 - ANS A type of injury to the skin, classified as either open or closed
Shingles - ANS Skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus
that causes chickenpox
Dermatitis - ANS In general term that refers to an inflammation or swelling of the skin
Stasis dermatitis - ANS A skin condition that occurs due to buildup of fluid under the skin,
commonly affecting the lower legs and ankles
Swelling - ANS Arthritis is a general term referring to __________ of the joints
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, Autoimmune illness - ANS Arthritis may be the result of
The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body - ANS What happens with an
autoimmune illness?
The elderly - ANS Osteoarthritis is common in
Cold weather - ANS Pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis may increase with
Smaller - ANS Rheumatoid arthritis affects the___________ joints first
Anti-inflammatory medications - ANS Arthritis is generally treated with
Osteoporosis - ANS Causes bones to become brittle and break easily
After - ANS Osteoporosis is more common in women_________ menopause
Exercise and extra calcium - ANS What can help prevent osteoporosis
Elevated - ANS When caring for a resident who has a cast a nursing assistant
should_________ the extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling
Dry - ANS The cast should be kept_________ and clean at all times
Immobilized - ANS A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts
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