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Time remaining: 00:55 Module 12- Health Conditions This is Part 1 of a 2 parts exam and contains 45 multiple choice questions. A minimum of 32 must be obtained to pass this test. Please answer all questions. Good luck! 1. 1 point Hemiplegia is a likely result of which medical event? Myocardial Infarction Cardiac arrest Angina Cerebrovascular Accident 2. 1 point A Sexually Transmitted Infection that does not have a known cure is: Genital herpes Syphilis Gonorrhea Venereal warts 3. 1 point Hemorrhage is: Infection Sepsis Severe blood loss Edema 4. 1 point Which foods would be restricted on a low cholesterol diet? Bread Potatoes Ice cream Skim milk 5. 1 point The resident with osteoporosis is at risk of: Fractures An amputation Phantom limb pain All of the above 6. 1 point Medications usually control epileptic seizures if taken regularly: True False 7. 1 point The digestive system is also called the gastro intestinal system (GI System) True False 8. 1 point Wax in the ear can cause a hearing impairment: True False 9. 1 point You are caring for Miss Cassidy, age 50, in her own home. She was diagnosed with colon cancer four weeks ago. She had colon surgery and a permanent colostomy was created in the descending colon. she is very thin and has no appetite. She complains of lower back pain, has little energy and sleeps most of the day. She has a sister who lives several miles away but visits every second day. Miss Cassidy is very embarrassed about her colostomy. She says it smells and she can never predict when it will move. She has been taught to change the bags but requires constant reinforcement, assistance, and support. Miss Cassidy wonders if her diet is affecting the consistency and frequency of her stools. As her PSW you would suggest that: She should speak with the team care coordinator about her diet She should keep track of how much meat she is eating daily She shouldn’t worry about her diet; just concentrate on gaining some weight Direct her to helpful on-line resources about colotomies and diet 10. 1 point As a result of aging, peristalsis in the bowel is increased: True False 11. 1 point A quadriplegic has paralysis of the: Legs, arms and trunk Left side of the body Legs Legs and arms 12. 1 point AIDS is the virus that is first diagnosed and treated; HIV is the stage where there is active disease: True False 13. 1 point Osteoarthritis affects all the body systems: True False 14. 1 point A resident has arthritis. Care includes all of the following except: Measures to ensure contractures Range of motion exercises Local heat or cold applications Assistance with activities of daily living 15. 1 point In caring for a resident with a cast, which of the following should be reported immediately? Plain, numbness, or inability to move the fingers or toes Chills, nausea and vomiting and fever Odour, cyanosis or temperature changes of the skin All of the above 16. 1 point Angina is a chest pain caused by a decrease in oxygenated blood flow to the heart muscle caused by coronary artery disease, this can be brought on by physical exertion, and or extreme weather conditions True False 17. 1 point Heartburn is caused by a defect in the heart: True False 18. 1 point You are caring for Miss Cassidy, age 50, in her own home. She was diagnosed with colon cancer four weeks ago. She had colon surgery and a permanent colostomy was created in the descending colon. she is very thin and has no appetite. She complains of lower back pain, has little energy and sleeps most of the day. She has a sister who lives several miles away but visits every second day. Miss Cassidy is very embarrassed about her colostomy. She says it smells and she can never predict when it will move. She has been taught to change the bags but requires constant reinforcement, assistance, and support. How often should Miss Cassidy remove her appliance and replace it? bid Every 3-7 days or when it leaks od ac breakfast 19. 1 point Osteoporosis is a disease of the muscles: True False