CNA Chapter 4 Exam Questions and Answers
(GRADED AND APPROVED)
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body - ANSWER -Medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat - ANSWER -Small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body - ANSWER -Anterior
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _system attacks
normal tissue - ANSWER -Immune
Which of the following statements is true of the skin - ANSWER -It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and
pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer - ANSWER -The NA should
assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every _ hours - ANSWER -2
One way a NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to -
ANSWER -Keep sheets wrinkle free
Which of the following is true of muscles - ANSWER -They provide movement of body parts
How many bones are in the human body - ANSWER -206
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following - ANSWER -
Preventing falls
Homeostasis is - ANSWER -The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs - ANSWER -The muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system - ANSWER -It senses and interprets
information from outside of the body
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one sided
weakness after a stroke - ANSWER -The NA should stand on the weaker side
High blood pressure - ANSWER -Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher
The eye and ear are part of - ANSWER -The nervous system
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with - ANSWER -Breathing
, Osteoporosis causes - ANSWER -Bones that can break easily
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system - ANSWER -It supplies food, oxygen, and
hormones to cells
Respiration consists of - ANSWER -Inspiration and expiration
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack - ANSWER -Regular exercise
A(n) _stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement - ANSWER -
Anti-embolic
The respiratory system is made up of - ANSWER -Trachea, bronchi, lungs
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the NA begin -
ANSWER -Start with weaker side
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - ANSWER -Observe the feet
regularly for signs of irriation
What is one good way a NA can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary
system - ANSWER -The NA should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
What does the abbreviation PWB stand for - ANSWER -Partial weight bearing
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes - ANSWER -
Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males - ANSWER -Due to having a
shorter urethra
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is - ANSWER -A loss in calcium
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries - ANSWER -The higher the injury, the greater the
loss of function
The yellowish fluid that carries disease fighting cells is called - ANSWER -Lymph
How should a resident with COPD be positioned - ANSWER -Sitting upright
How does the immune system protect the body from disease - ANSWER -Through nonspecific and
specific immunity
Where shoukd the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a
stroke - ANSWER -On the residents weaker side
Parkinson's disease typically causes - ANSWER -A shuffling gait
(GRADED AND APPROVED)
Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body - ANSWER -Medial
A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat - ANSWER -Small, frequent meals
Which anatomical term means the front of the body - ANSWER -Anterior
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's _system attacks
normal tissue - ANSWER -Immune
Which of the following statements is true of the skin - ANSWER -It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and
pressure
What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer - ANSWER -The NA should
assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly
A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every _ hours - ANSWER -2
One way a NA can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to -
ANSWER -Keep sheets wrinkle free
Which of the following is true of muscles - ANSWER -They provide movement of body parts
How many bones are in the human body - ANSWER -206
Guidelines for caring for a resident with multiple sclerosis include which of the following - ANSWER -
Preventing falls
Homeostasis is - ANSWER -The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best
When atrophy occurs - ANSWER -The muscle decreases in size
Which of the following is a function of the nervous system - ANSWER -It senses and interprets
information from outside of the body
Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one sided
weakness after a stroke - ANSWER -The NA should stand on the weaker side
High blood pressure - ANSWER -Is a measurement of 140/90 or higher
The eye and ear are part of - ANSWER -The nervous system
Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with - ANSWER -Breathing
, Osteoporosis causes - ANSWER -Bones that can break easily
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system - ANSWER -It supplies food, oxygen, and
hormones to cells
Respiration consists of - ANSWER -Inspiration and expiration
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack - ANSWER -Regular exercise
A(n) _stocking is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement - ANSWER -
Anti-embolic
The respiratory system is made up of - ANSWER -Trachea, bronchi, lungs
When helping a resident who has had a hip replacement get dressed, how should the NA begin -
ANSWER -Start with weaker side
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to - ANSWER -Observe the feet
regularly for signs of irriation
What is one good way a NA can assist residents with normal changes of aging related to the urinary
system - ANSWER -The NA should offer frequent trips to the bathroom
What does the abbreviation PWB stand for - ANSWER -Partial weight bearing
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes - ANSWER -
Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
Why are females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males - ANSWER -Due to having a
shorter urethra
A normal change of aging for the female reproductive system is - ANSWER -A loss in calcium
Which of the following is true of spinal cord injuries - ANSWER -The higher the injury, the greater the
loss of function
The yellowish fluid that carries disease fighting cells is called - ANSWER -Lymph
How should a resident with COPD be positioned - ANSWER -Sitting upright
How does the immune system protect the body from disease - ANSWER -Through nonspecific and
specific immunity
Where shoukd the NA stand when helping with ambulation for a resident who is recovering from a
stroke - ANSWER -On the residents weaker side
Parkinson's disease typically causes - ANSWER -A shuffling gait
