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RI CNA EXAM

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Question 1: Physical Therapist (PT/ DPT)

Answer:

• Evaluates a person & develops treatment plan
• Goals are to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability

& regain or maintain mobility

• Gives therapy in the form of heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation & exercise to

muscles, bones & joints

• Graduated from a 3-year doctoral degree program
• Required to pass a national licensure examination

Question 2: Oestoarthritis

Answer:

• Result of aging or joint injury
• Affects the elderly
• Hips & knees are usually affected
• Joints in fingers, thumbs & spine can also be affected
• Pain & stiffness increase in cold, damp weather

Question 3: Hospice Care

Answer:

• Given in facilities or homes for people who have < 6 MONTHS to live
• Hospice workers give physical & emotional care until person dies
• Also support families during this process

Question 4: Skilled Care

Answer:

• Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse
• Available 24 HOURS a day
• Given to people with ongoing conditions

Question 5: Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Answer:

• Gives medications & treatments
• Licensed professional who has completed 1-2 YEARS of education
• Required to pass a national licensure examination

Question 6: The Older Americans Act (OAA)

Answer:

A federal law that requires all states to have an OMBUDSMAN program

Question 7: Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Answer:

• A detailed form with guidelines for assessing residents
• Lists what to do if resident problems are identified
• Nurses must complete the MDS for each resident within 14 DAYS of admission & again EACH YEAR
• The MDS for each resident must be reviewed every 3 MONTHS
• A new MDS must be done when there is any major change in condition

Question 8: Link 1

Answer:

Causative Agent --> pathogenic microorganism that causes disease (bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite)

Question 9: 4 Parts of Medicare

Answer:

PART A ? helps pay for care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility or for care from home health agency or hospice PART B ? helps pay for doctor services & other medical services & equipment PART C ? allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits PART D ? helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment

Question 10: Response to Shock

Answer:

• Notify nurse
• Have person lie down on back
• Elevate legs 12 inches
• Check pulse/ restorations
• Maintain normal body temperature
• Don't give food or liquids

Question 11: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Answer:

• A progressive disease that affects the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)
• Myelin sheath that covers the nerves, spinal cord & white matter of the brain breaks down over time
• Without this covering, nerves cannot send messages to & from the brain in a normal way

Question 12: Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Answer:

• Determines resident's needs & helps get them support services, such as counseling & financial

assistance

• May help obtain clothing & personal items from family
• Usually obtain master's degree in social work

Question 13: Hypertension (HTN)

Answer:

When blood pressure is consistently 130/80 or higher

Question 14: Long Term Care (LTC)

Answer:

• Delivered in long-term care facilities
• To those who require 24 HOUR skilled care
• Length of stay can be short (few days) or long (more than 6 months)

Question 15: URINARY SYSTEM -- normal changes of aging

Answer:

• Ability of kidneys to filter blood decrease
• Bladder muscle tone weakens
• Bladder holds less urine
• Bladder may not be empty completely, causing greater risk for infection

Question 16: PASS Acronym for Fire Extinguisher Use

Answer:

PULL the pin AIM at the base of the fire SQUEEZE the handle SWEEP BACK & FORTH at base of fire

Question 17: Fainting (Syncope)

Answer:

Occurs as result of decreased blood flow to the brain, causing a loss of consciousness

Question 18: Hemmorrhoids

Answer:

• Enlarged veins in the rectum
• Causes itches, burning & bleeding

Question 19: Home Health Care

Answer:

• Provided in-home
• Given to older people with CHRONIC ILLNESSES who want to remain at home
• Also when a person is weak after a hospital stay

Question 20: Insulin Reaction

Answer:

Results from either too much insulin or not enough food

Question 21: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM -- normal changes of aging

Answer:

• Decreases saliva production affects ability to chew/ swallow
• Dulled sense of taste (poor appetite)
• Decreased absorption of vitamins & minerals