Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in
Caregiving Complete Test Bank with Verified
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anemia - answers A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
angina pectoris - answers chest pain, pressure or discomfort
anti-embolic stockings - answers stockings that are used to prevent swelling and blood
clots and to promote circulation; also called elastic stockings
artery - answers vessel that carries blood away from the heart
atria - answers the upper two chambers of the heart
capillaries - answers Microscopic vessel through which exchanges take place between
the blood and cells of the body
cardiomyopathy - answers a weakening of a heart muscle due to enlargement or
thickening, which reduces the heart's ability to pump blood efficently
congestive heart failure (CHF) - answers the failure of the heart to pump efficiently,
leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs, the body, or both
diastole - answers phase when the heart muscle relaxes
heart - answers four-chambered pump that is responsible for the flow of blood in the
body
hypoxia - answers a condition in which the body does not receive enough oxygen
ischemia - answers a lack of blood supply to an area
myocardial ischemia - answers a condition in which the heart muscle does not receive
enough blood and lacks oxygen; can cause angina pectoris
nitroglycerin - answers medication that relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
occlusion - answers a complete obstruction of a blood vessel
orthopnea - answers shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved when sitting
up
,peripheral vascular disease - answers a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or
hands do not have enough blood circulation
phlebitis - answers inflammation of veins in the lower extremities
Pulmonary edema - answers a condition in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the
lungs; usually due to heart disease
sequential compression device (SCD) - answers a plastic, air-filled sleeve that is placed
around the leg and inflate and deflates regularly to help improve circulation, reduce fluid
build-up and prevent blood clots
stable angina - answers chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe
stress
systole - answers phase where heart is at work contracting and pushing blood out of the
left ventricle
unstable angina - answers chest pain that occurs while a person is at rest and not
exerting himself
vein - answers vessel that carries blood to the heart
ventricles - answers the lower two chambers of the heart
What blood pressure is considered Hypertension? - answers 140/90 or higher
Signs of hypertension - answers nosebleeds, eye hemorrhages, dizziness, trembling,
shortness of breath. Puts person at high risk for stroke or heart attack
Types of Cardiac rehabilitation - answers 1. A low cholesterol, low fat and low sodium
diet
2. regular exercise program
3.medications to regulate heart rate and blood pressure to lower cholesterol , and to
lower triglycerides
4. regular blood testing
5. stop smoking
6. avoid cold temperatures
7. stress management program
Sign and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease - answers Painful cramping in the
hips, thighs, or calves when walking, climbing stairs or doing other exercise
Cyanotic hands or feet
arms and or/ legs are cold
, What time of day do you put anti-embolic stockings on? - answers In the morning
Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure - answers Fatigue, reduction in the
ability to exercise or be active, orthopnea and shortness of breath, increased pulse,
dizziness, lack of appetite
Symptoms of anemia. - answers fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, shortness of breath
Four functions of blood - answers transport, defense, temp regulation, blood clotting
Three normal age-related changes to the circulatory system - answers Heart pumps
less efficently
blood vessels narrow
blood flow decreases
The process of inhaling and exhaling is referred to as - answers respiration
What duty does a NA do with oxygen therapy? - answers The NA performs skin care on
the areas of the face where the oxygen mask rests
What time of day should you collect a sputum sample? - answers Early morning
Three functions of the respiratory system - answers Serve as an air filter, cleaning the
inhaled air
supply oxygen to body cells
remove carbon dioxide from the cells
Three normal changes in respiratory system due to aging - answers lung strength
decreases
airways become stiff and less elastic
lung capacity decreases
General symptoms of COPD - answers coughing or wheezing
dyspnea
shortness of breath, especially during activity
What signs or symptoms should you report for COPD? - answers Changes in breathing
patterns, especially shortness of breath
fever
chest pain
change in color or consistency of mucus or sputum
Latent TB - answers Person carries the TB disease but does not show symptoms
TB disease - answers type of tuberculosis in which the person shows symptoms of the
disease and can spread TB to others
Caregiving Complete Test Bank with Verified
Answers
anemia - answers A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in
hemoglobin, or in total volume.
angina pectoris - answers chest pain, pressure or discomfort
anti-embolic stockings - answers stockings that are used to prevent swelling and blood
clots and to promote circulation; also called elastic stockings
artery - answers vessel that carries blood away from the heart
atria - answers the upper two chambers of the heart
capillaries - answers Microscopic vessel through which exchanges take place between
the blood and cells of the body
cardiomyopathy - answers a weakening of a heart muscle due to enlargement or
thickening, which reduces the heart's ability to pump blood efficently
congestive heart failure (CHF) - answers the failure of the heart to pump efficiently,
leading to excessive blood or fluids in the lungs, the body, or both
diastole - answers phase when the heart muscle relaxes
heart - answers four-chambered pump that is responsible for the flow of blood in the
body
hypoxia - answers a condition in which the body does not receive enough oxygen
ischemia - answers a lack of blood supply to an area
myocardial ischemia - answers a condition in which the heart muscle does not receive
enough blood and lacks oxygen; can cause angina pectoris
nitroglycerin - answers medication that relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
occlusion - answers a complete obstruction of a blood vessel
orthopnea - answers shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved when sitting
up
,peripheral vascular disease - answers a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or
hands do not have enough blood circulation
phlebitis - answers inflammation of veins in the lower extremities
Pulmonary edema - answers a condition in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the
lungs; usually due to heart disease
sequential compression device (SCD) - answers a plastic, air-filled sleeve that is placed
around the leg and inflate and deflates regularly to help improve circulation, reduce fluid
build-up and prevent blood clots
stable angina - answers chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe
stress
systole - answers phase where heart is at work contracting and pushing blood out of the
left ventricle
unstable angina - answers chest pain that occurs while a person is at rest and not
exerting himself
vein - answers vessel that carries blood to the heart
ventricles - answers the lower two chambers of the heart
What blood pressure is considered Hypertension? - answers 140/90 or higher
Signs of hypertension - answers nosebleeds, eye hemorrhages, dizziness, trembling,
shortness of breath. Puts person at high risk for stroke or heart attack
Types of Cardiac rehabilitation - answers 1. A low cholesterol, low fat and low sodium
diet
2. regular exercise program
3.medications to regulate heart rate and blood pressure to lower cholesterol , and to
lower triglycerides
4. regular blood testing
5. stop smoking
6. avoid cold temperatures
7. stress management program
Sign and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease - answers Painful cramping in the
hips, thighs, or calves when walking, climbing stairs or doing other exercise
Cyanotic hands or feet
arms and or/ legs are cold
, What time of day do you put anti-embolic stockings on? - answers In the morning
Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure - answers Fatigue, reduction in the
ability to exercise or be active, orthopnea and shortness of breath, increased pulse,
dizziness, lack of appetite
Symptoms of anemia. - answers fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, shortness of breath
Four functions of blood - answers transport, defense, temp regulation, blood clotting
Three normal age-related changes to the circulatory system - answers Heart pumps
less efficently
blood vessels narrow
blood flow decreases
The process of inhaling and exhaling is referred to as - answers respiration
What duty does a NA do with oxygen therapy? - answers The NA performs skin care on
the areas of the face where the oxygen mask rests
What time of day should you collect a sputum sample? - answers Early morning
Three functions of the respiratory system - answers Serve as an air filter, cleaning the
inhaled air
supply oxygen to body cells
remove carbon dioxide from the cells
Three normal changes in respiratory system due to aging - answers lung strength
decreases
airways become stiff and less elastic
lung capacity decreases
General symptoms of COPD - answers coughing or wheezing
dyspnea
shortness of breath, especially during activity
What signs or symptoms should you report for COPD? - answers Changes in breathing
patterns, especially shortness of breath
fever
chest pain
change in color or consistency of mucus or sputum
Latent TB - answers Person carries the TB disease but does not show symptoms
TB disease - answers type of tuberculosis in which the person shows symptoms of the
disease and can spread TB to others
