Hartman’s practice quiz chapter 4

Which anatomical term means toward the midline of the body?

• 1. Lateral

• 1. Proximal

• 1. Medial

• 1. Posterior

A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat

• 1. Small, frequent meals

• Quickly

• 1. High-fat dairy products

• 1. Spicy foods

Which anatomical term means the front of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

1. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune ill- ness. With an autoimmune illness, the body’s     _____        system attacks normal tissue.

• Lymphatic

• Inmune

• Circulatory

• Endocrine

Which of the following statements is true of the skin?

• 1. It feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure.

• 1. It becomes more elastic as a person ages.

• 1. It becomes thicker as a person ages.

• 1. It is the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls body functions.

What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer?

• 1. The NA should use a commercial mouth- wash for rinsing.

• 1. The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush.

• 1. The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly.

• 1. The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care.

A resident with a head or spinal cord injury should be repositioned at least every______ hours

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integu- mentary system is to

• 1. Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often

• 1. Clip toenails frequently

• 1. Keep sheets wrinkle-free

• 1. Rub lotion into red or irritated spots on the resident’s skin

Which of the following is true of muscles?

• 1. They provide movement of body parts

• 1. Two muscles meet at a joint.

• 1. They produce toxins.

• 1. They prevent contractures from occurring.

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How many bones are in the human body?

• 154

• 272

• 189

• 206