Module 3, 4, 12, 13, 17 Exam Study Guide

A delusion is:

A false belief.

Delirium is:

A state of sudden, severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function.

A delusion is:

A false belief.

Which are used to block unpleasant or threatening feelings?

Defense mechanisms.

The repeating of an act over and over again is:

Compulsion.

Anxiety is:

A vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress.

Urine is passed in large amounts. 1000 to 3000 mL are produced a day. This is:

Diuresis.

Which means high blood sugar?

Hyperglycemia.

Which means low blood sugar?

Hypoglycemia.

Another word for vomitus is:

Emesis.

Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth is:

Vomitus.

A congenital heart defect occurs:

During pregnancy.

Congenital means:

To be born with.

Arthroplasty is:

The surgical replacement of a joint.

Arthritis is:

Joint inflammation.

The removal of all or part of an extremity is:

Amputation.

A tumor is:

A new growth of abnormal cells.

Metastasis is:

The spread of cancer to other body parts.

A person has a malignant tumor. The person has:

Cancer.

Otitis media is most common in:

Infants and children between 4 months and 4 years of age.

Vertigo means:

Dizziness.

Tinnitus is:

A ringing, roaring, hissing, or buzzing in the ears or head.

Gerontology is:

The study of the aging process.

Geriatrics is:

The care of aging people.

Which statement about older persons is correct?

Social changes occur with aging.

Which statement about growth and development is correct?

They occur at the same time.

The person mainly responsible for providing or assisting with the child’s basic needs is:

The primary caregiver.

Growth is:

The physical changes that are measured and occur in a steady, orderly manner.

Development is:

Changes in mental, emotional, and social function.

To live and function

cells need:, Food, water, and oxygen.

Each cell has the same:

Basic structure.

The basic unit of body structure is the:

Cell.

A person is in sudden cardiac arrest. Which statement is correct?

Brain and organ damage can occur within seconds.

When removing clothing in an emergency

you should:, Tear or cut the garment along the seams.

You are giving first aid. Your goals are:

To prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse.

Fainting is:

The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain.

What happens with sudden cardiac arrest?

The heart stops suddenly and without warning.

A life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen is:

Anaphylaxis.

Never use force to apply a restraint.

True.

Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

True.

Restraints are used:

To protect persons from harming themselves or others.

Which statement about the use of restraints and seclusion is correct?

They may only be used when less restrictive measures fail to protect the person, a staff member, or others.

Residents who have bed rails:

Must be checked often.

Bed rails can be used:

If they are needed to treat a person’s medical symptoms.

Bed rails are used:

According to the person’s care plan.

The following increases a person’s risk for falls:

Weakness.

Falls are likely to occur:

During shift changes.

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?

Keeping electrical cords away from heating vents.

Equipment is unsafe for which of the following reasons?

Any part of the equipment is broken.

When relieving choking in an infant which is correct?

The infant’s head is lower than the chest.