CNA Chapter 18 exam: 43 Questions and
Answers.
When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should - -place food in the
unaffected/stronger side of the residents mouth
-How is scabies transmitted? - -Through direct contact with an infected person
-Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound? - -A contusion (bruise) is
an example of a closed wound
-A common sign or symptom of eczema is - -reddened skin
-Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's
_______ system attacks normal tissue. - -Immune
-Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis? - -Pain and stiffness
increase in cold, damp weather
-Osteoporosis causes - -Bones that can break easily
-When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the
nursing assistant (NA) begin? - -start with the weaker side
-Which of the following statements is true of casts? - -The NA should elevate an
extremity that is in a cast.
-A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee
replacement. - -Anti-embolic
-After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom
sensation is - -Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated
-Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is
taking herbal remedies? - -The may interact with the resident's medications
-Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with
one-sided weakness after a stroke? - -The NA should stand on the weaker side
-Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is
recovering from a stroke? - -On the residents weaker side
-Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the
following? - -Preventing falls
-which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries? - -The higher the injury, the
greater the loss of function
Answers.
When assisting residents who have had a stroke, the NA should - -place food in the
unaffected/stronger side of the residents mouth
-How is scabies transmitted? - -Through direct contact with an infected person
-Which of the following statements is true of a closed wound? - -A contusion (bruise) is
an example of a closed wound
-A common sign or symptom of eczema is - -reddened skin
-Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's
_______ system attacks normal tissue. - -Immune
-Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis? - -Pain and stiffness
increase in cold, damp weather
-Osteoporosis causes - -Bones that can break easily
-When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the
nursing assistant (NA) begin? - -start with the weaker side
-Which of the following statements is true of casts? - -The NA should elevate an
extremity that is in a cast.
-A(n) ______ stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee
replacement. - -Anti-embolic
-After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom
sensation is - -Tingling or itching in the area where the limb was amputated
-Why is it important for the NA to let the nurse know if she is aware that a resident is
taking herbal remedies? - -The may interact with the resident's medications
-Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with
one-sided weakness after a stroke? - -The NA should stand on the weaker side
-Where should the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is
recovering from a stroke? - -On the residents weaker side
-Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the
following? - -Preventing falls
-which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries? - -The higher the injury, the
greater the loss of function
