Exam 2 Review

Question 1

Why do we do ROM?

Answer 1

-Prevent contractures
-Promote circulation
-Prevent pressure ulcers / injuries
-Prevent blood clots

Question 2

Blood clot that forms in veins or arteries, forms blockage and can cause tissue death

Answer 2

Thrombus

Question 3

A thrombus that breaks loose and travels, can cause tissue death to the brain

Answer 3

Embolus

Question 4

A fast pulse is called _____?

Answer 4

Tachycardia

Question 5

A slow pulse is called ____?

Answer 5

Bradycardia

Question 6

What causes low BP and a weak pulse?

Answer 6

Any form of shock

Question 7

Nutrient that provides energy

Answer 7

Carbohydrates

Question 8

Nutrient that builds/repairs tissue and is most important for wound healing

Answer 8

Protein

Question 9

Nutrient that increases oxygenation (allows blood to attach to oxygen)

Answer 9

Iron

Question 10

What type of wound is a straight edge line and easily infected

Answer 10

Surgical wound

Question 11

What type of wound has a jagged edge?

Answer 11

Laceration

Question 12

What type of wound takes off the top layers of skin?

Answer 12

Abrasion

Question 13

What is it called when a wound reopens?

Answer 13

Dehiscence

Question 14

What is it called when the inside of a wound comes outside?

Answer 14

Evisceration

Question 15

Type of drainage: pus, white blood cells

Answer 15

Purulent

Question 16

Type of drainage: watery

Answer 16

Serous

Question 17

Type of drainage: THICK blood

Answer 17

Sanguineous

Question 18

Type of drainage: bloody and watery

Answer 18

Serosanguineous

Question 19

Sign of female puberty

Answer 19

-hair growth
-menses
-changes in body shape
-moodiness

Question 20

Signs of male puberty

Answer 20

-hair growth
-voice change

Question 21

What types of enemas can a CNA give?

Answer 21

-mineral oil
-tap water
-soap suds

Question 22

What position should the patient be in when giving them an enema?

Answer 22

Sims position

Question 23

What types of enemas can a CNA NOT give?

Answer 23

Anything medicated

Question 24

Key points when inserting a suppository:

Answer 24

-must go in at LEASE 1.5 inches (adult)
-push in along rectal wall (not up)
-melts quickly (don’t handle too long)
-use lubricant

Question 25

What makes one prone to pressure ulcers?

Answer 25

-bed immobility -lack of repositioning -poor hygiene -bony prominences -dry skin -too moistened skin (sitting in urine) -thin skin -malnutrition

Question 26

What are the stages of pressure ulcers?

Answer 26

Stage 1 - redness, skin doesn’t blanch Stage 2 - breaks on top of skin

Question 27

What type of shock is caused by an allergic reaction?

Answer 27

Anaphylactic shock

Question 28

What type of shock is caused from an infection from bacteria?

Answer 28

Septic shock

Question 29

What kind of shock is low volume a.k.a. lack of fluid, loss of blood, dehydration, etc?

Answer 29

Hypovolemic shock

Question 30

How often do you do oral care for an unconscious patient?

Answer 30

Every 2 hours

Question 31

How often should hot therapy be removed?

Answer 31

Every 5 minutes

Question 32

How often should cold therapy be removed?

Answer 32

Every 20 minutes

Question 33

Who is more susceptible to burns?

Answer 33

Elderly and children

Question 34

What type of therapy is used for swelling, inflammation, hypothermia, or to bring down a fever?

Answer 34

Cold therapy

Question 35

Why do we have patients cough and deep breathe after surgery?

Answer 35

-expand alveoli / better O2 exchange -prevent pneumonia / fluid buildup

Question 36

What is an incentive spirometer?

Answer 36

A breathing measurement device

Question 37

What device measures the amount of air inhaled?

Answer 37

Incentive spirometer

Question 38

What is the normal fluid (cc) output for an adult in a 24 hour period?

Answer 38

1200-1500cc

Question 39

Another word for retaining fluid

Answer 39

Edema

Question 40

Another word for losing fluid and electrolytes

Answer 40

Dehydration

Question 41

What color is normal urine?

Answer 41

Straw colored, clear, no particles

Question 42

What color is hematuria (bleeding in bladder)?

Answer 42

Pink or tinged red

Question 43

What would pink or tinged red urine indicate?

Answer 43

Hematuria (bleeding in bladder)

Question 44

Sugar in urine indicates what?

Answer 44

Glycosuria

Question 45

How often should catheter care be done?

Answer 45

At least once per day/shift

Question 46

Blood that you can see in a stool is called what?

Answer 46

Melena

Question 47

Blood that you CANNOT see in a stool is what?

Answer 47

Occult

Question 48

How much stool is needed for a stool specimen?

Answer 48

2 tablespoons

Question 49

How often do you take vital signs during post OP monitoring?

Answer 49

-every 15 minutes x 4 -every 30 minutes x 4 -every 1 hour x 4 -every 4 hours x 4

Question 50

What do we monitor for during post OP monitoring?

Answer 50

-VS -breathing -wound dressings (bleeding) -I&O -pain level -nausea / vomiting -confusion

Question 51

What is a Sequential compression device (SCD)?

Answer 51

Improves blood flow in the legs

Question 52

Orthostatic hypotension is when

Answer 52

Patient experiences low blood pleasure when standing (too fast)

Question 53

What is the CNA‘s responsibility in admission?

Answer 53

-belongings list -prepare the room -vital signs -weights / measurements -facility tour

Question 54

How many breaths is a rescue breath?

Answer 54

One breath every 5 to 6 seconds

Question 55

In CPR how often do you give breaths?

Answer 55

2 breaths every 30 compressions

Question 56

Tympanic means

Answer 56

Inside the ear (taking temperature)

Question 57

Temporal means

Answer 57

Across the forehead (taking temperature)