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STNA CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
T or F The lower the injury on the spinal cord the greater the loss of function will be
Select the correct definition
1True 2False
Don't know?
Terms in this set (105)
The largest organ in the body is the skin
Skin prevents______to internal organs injury
Skin also prevents loss of too much _____ which water
is essential to life
Skin is also a______organ that feels heat sense
cold pain touch and pressure
Blood vessels_____or widen when the dilate
outside temperature is too high
Blood vessels_____or narrow when the constrict
outside temperature is too cold
T or F The body is shaped by T
muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons,
and cartilage
T or F the body has 215 bones F
T or F bones protect the body's organs T
T or F two bones meet at a joint T
T or F muscles allow movement of body T
parts
T or F Range of motion exercises T
help prevent problems related to
immobility
T or F Atrophy occurs when the muscle T
weakens, decreases size, and wastes
away.
T or F Falls can be prevented by keeping T
paths clear and keeping walkers or
canes within easy reach
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Arthritis is a general term referring to _____ swelling
or the joints
What happens with an autoimmune The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
illness?
Osteoarthritis is common in the elderly
If an NA sees NWB on a residents care is unable to support any weight on on or both legs
plan the resident
Which side should residents recovering Affected (weaker) side
from hip replacements dress first
Fractures are broken bones and are often Osteoporosis
caused by
What kind of pillow immobilizes and An abduction pillow
positions the hips and lower
extremities
after a hip replacement
Which of the following statements is true A knee replacement can help restore motion to the knee
of a knee replacement
The nervous system controls and coordinates. body function
The two main parts of the nervous system Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
are
T or F Residents with paralysis or loss of F
movement do not need physical therapy
T or F Leg exercises help improve T
circulation
T or F When helping with transfers or F
ambulation the NA should stand on the
residents stronger side
T or F The NA should always use a T
gait belt for safety when helping a
resident who has had a stroke to
walk
T or F The NA should refer to the side that F
has been affected by stroke as the bad
side so that the resident will understand
which side the NA is taking about
T or F Gestures are important in T
communicating with a resident who
has had a stroke
T or F Residents who suffer confusion or T
memory loss due to a stroke may feel
more secure if the NA keeps a routine of
care
T or F Residents with a loss of sensation T
could easily burn themselves
T or F The NA should ask questions T
that can be answered with a yes or no
when communicating with a resident
who has had a stroke
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STNA CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
T or F The lower the injury on the spinal cord the greater the loss of function will be
Select the correct definition
1True 2False
Don't know?
Terms in this set (105)
The largest organ in the body is the skin
Skin prevents______to internal organs injury
Skin also prevents loss of too much _____ which water
is essential to life
Skin is also a______organ that feels heat sense
cold pain touch and pressure
Blood vessels_____or widen when the dilate
outside temperature is too high
Blood vessels_____or narrow when the constrict
outside temperature is too cold
T or F The body is shaped by T
muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons,
and cartilage
T or F the body has 215 bones F
T or F bones protect the body's organs T
T or F two bones meet at a joint T
T or F muscles allow movement of body T
parts
T or F Range of motion exercises T
help prevent problems related to
immobility
T or F Atrophy occurs when the muscle T
weakens, decreases size, and wastes
away.
T or F Falls can be prevented by keeping T
paths clear and keeping walkers or
canes within easy reach
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, 4/5/25, 3:09 STNA Chapter 4 |
PM
Arthritis is a general term referring to _____ swelling
or the joints
What happens with an autoimmune The immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
illness?
Osteoarthritis is common in the elderly
If an NA sees NWB on a residents care is unable to support any weight on on or both legs
plan the resident
Which side should residents recovering Affected (weaker) side
from hip replacements dress first
Fractures are broken bones and are often Osteoporosis
caused by
What kind of pillow immobilizes and An abduction pillow
positions the hips and lower
extremities
after a hip replacement
Which of the following statements is true A knee replacement can help restore motion to the knee
of a knee replacement
The nervous system controls and coordinates. body function
The two main parts of the nervous system Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
are
T or F Residents with paralysis or loss of F
movement do not need physical therapy
T or F Leg exercises help improve T
circulation
T or F When helping with transfers or F
ambulation the NA should stand on the
residents stronger side
T or F The NA should always use a T
gait belt for safety when helping a
resident who has had a stroke to
walk
T or F The NA should refer to the side that F
has been affected by stroke as the bad
side so that the resident will understand
which side the NA is taking about
T or F Gestures are important in T
communicating with a resident who
has had a stroke
T or F Residents who suffer confusion or T
memory loss due to a stroke may feel
more secure if the NA keeps a routine of
care
T or F Residents with a loss of sensation T
could easily burn themselves
T or F The NA should ask questions T
that can be answered with a yes or no
when communicating with a resident
who has had a stroke
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