Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General Pre-Test Review|
Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
Emesis
See "vomitus"
Heartburn
A burning sensation in the chest or throat
Hyperglycemia
High sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia
Low sugar in the blood
Jaundice
Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes
Vomitus
Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis
BMs
Bowel Movements
GERD
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
GI
Gastro-Intestinal
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
I&O
Intake and Ouput
IV
Intravenous
,A person has gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Which should you question?
Supine position after meals
A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the person?
Baked chicken
A person is vomiting. You should
Turn the person's head to the side
Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. this signals
Bleeding
A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist with
Promoting normal bowel eliminatioin
Gallbladder attacks usually occur
Suddenly after eating
Which is a sign of gallstones?
Abdominal pain
Hepatitis is inflammation of the
Liver
Which is spread by food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person?
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis requires
Standard precautions
Which is a common cause of cirrhosis
Alcohol abuse
A person has cirrhosis. Which should you question?
Encourage fluids
A person has cirrhosis. You should observe stools and vomitus for blood.
True
Which is a sign of diabetes?
Hunger
A person with diabetes needs
,Good foot care
A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for
Hypoglycemia
A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or
3 or 4 times a day
A risk factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is
Alcohol use
If you are caring for a person with GERD, the person may be
Instructed not to lie down for 3 hours after eating
Aspirated vomitus
Can obstruct an airway
If vomitus looks like coffee grounds, you should report at once to the nurse because
It signals bleeding
Diverticular disease may occur because of
Aging
Gallstones are
Sometimes cause bile flow to be blocked
A symptom of gallstones is
Pain in the back, abdomen, or right underarm area
When hepatitis is contracted by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by feces, it is
Hepatitis A
A person with cirrhosis will need good skin care because of
Itching
An obese 50 year-old woman with hypertension is diagnosed with diabetes. She most likely has
Type 2
A diabetic complains of thirst and frequent urination. You notice the person has a flushed face and
rapid, deep, and labored respirations. You know these are signs and symptoms of
Hyperglycemia
What 4 life-style changes may be needed for a person with GERD?
, 1. Weight loss
2. Smoking cessation
3. No alcohol
4. Sit upright for 3 hours after meals
What 5 measures will help the person who is vomiting?
1. Turn the head to the side
2. Place an emesis basin under the chin
3. Move the vomitus away after they are done
4. Perform mouth care
5. Eliminate any odors
3 Risk factors related to diverticular disease are
1. Over 50 years of age
2. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber
3. Obese
A gallbladder attack often occurs suddenly after
Eating
Hepatitis A is spread by the
Oral - Fecal route
Hepatitis B is present in the
body fluids
Hepatitis C can be transmitted even when the person has
no signs or symptoms
Hepatitis D occurs only in people with
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis E is not common in
America
8 signs and symptoms of cirrhosis that ma occur are
1. Weakness and fatigue
2. Loss of appetite/weight loss
3. Nausea
4. Ascites
5. Edema
6. Itchy skin
Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
Emesis
See "vomitus"
Heartburn
A burning sensation in the chest or throat
Hyperglycemia
High sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia
Low sugar in the blood
Jaundice
Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes
Vomitus
Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis
BMs
Bowel Movements
GERD
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
GI
Gastro-Intestinal
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
I&O
Intake and Ouput
IV
Intravenous
,A person has gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Which should you question?
Supine position after meals
A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the person?
Baked chicken
A person is vomiting. You should
Turn the person's head to the side
Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. this signals
Bleeding
A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist with
Promoting normal bowel eliminatioin
Gallbladder attacks usually occur
Suddenly after eating
Which is a sign of gallstones?
Abdominal pain
Hepatitis is inflammation of the
Liver
Which is spread by food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person?
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis requires
Standard precautions
Which is a common cause of cirrhosis
Alcohol abuse
A person has cirrhosis. Which should you question?
Encourage fluids
A person has cirrhosis. You should observe stools and vomitus for blood.
True
Which is a sign of diabetes?
Hunger
A person with diabetes needs
,Good foot care
A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for
Hypoglycemia
A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or
3 or 4 times a day
A risk factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is
Alcohol use
If you are caring for a person with GERD, the person may be
Instructed not to lie down for 3 hours after eating
Aspirated vomitus
Can obstruct an airway
If vomitus looks like coffee grounds, you should report at once to the nurse because
It signals bleeding
Diverticular disease may occur because of
Aging
Gallstones are
Sometimes cause bile flow to be blocked
A symptom of gallstones is
Pain in the back, abdomen, or right underarm area
When hepatitis is contracted by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by feces, it is
Hepatitis A
A person with cirrhosis will need good skin care because of
Itching
An obese 50 year-old woman with hypertension is diagnosed with diabetes. She most likely has
Type 2
A diabetic complains of thirst and frequent urination. You notice the person has a flushed face and
rapid, deep, and labored respirations. You know these are signs and symptoms of
Hyperglycemia
What 4 life-style changes may be needed for a person with GERD?
, 1. Weight loss
2. Smoking cessation
3. No alcohol
4. Sit upright for 3 hours after meals
What 5 measures will help the person who is vomiting?
1. Turn the head to the side
2. Place an emesis basin under the chin
3. Move the vomitus away after they are done
4. Perform mouth care
5. Eliminate any odors
3 Risk factors related to diverticular disease are
1. Over 50 years of age
2. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber
3. Obese
A gallbladder attack often occurs suddenly after
Eating
Hepatitis A is spread by the
Oral - Fecal route
Hepatitis B is present in the
body fluids
Hepatitis C can be transmitted even when the person has
no signs or symptoms
Hepatitis D occurs only in people with
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis E is not common in
America
8 signs and symptoms of cirrhosis that ma occur are
1. Weakness and fatigue
2. Loss of appetite/weight loss
3. Nausea
4. Ascites
5. Edema
6. Itchy skin
