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Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General Pre-Test Review|Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Emesis See "vomitus" Heartburn A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia Low sugar in the blood Jaundice Yellowish color of the s...

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Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
Emesis

See "vomitus"

Heartburn

A burning sensation in the chest or throat

Hyperglycemia

High sugar in the blood

Hypoglycemia

Low sugar in the blood

Jaundice

Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes

Vomitus

Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis

BMs

Bowel Movements

GERD

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

GI

Gastro-Intestinal

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus

IBD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

I&O

Intake and Ouput

IV

Intravenous

,A person has gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Which should you question?

Supine position after meals

A person with gastro-esophageal reflux disease has these food choices. Which is best for the person?

Baked chicken

A person is vomiting. You should

Turn the person's head to the side

Vomitus looks like coffee grounds. this signals

Bleeding

A person has diverticular disease. You will likely assist with

Promoting normal bowel eliminatioin

Gallbladder attacks usually occur

Suddenly after eating

Which is a sign of gallstones?

Abdominal pain

Hepatitis is inflammation of the

Liver

Which is spread by food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person?

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis requires

Standard precautions

Which is a common cause of cirrhosis

Alcohol abuse

A person has cirrhosis. Which should you question?

Encourage fluids

A person has cirrhosis. You should observe stools and vomitus for blood.

True

Which is a sign of diabetes?

Hunger

A person with diabetes needs

,Good foot care

A person with diabetes is vomiting after a meal. The person is at risk for

Hypoglycemia

A person has diabetes. Blood glucose is monitored daily or

3 or 4 times a day

A risk factor for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is

Alcohol use

If you are caring for a person with GERD, the person may be

Instructed not to lie down for 3 hours after eating

Aspirated vomitus

Can obstruct an airway

If vomitus looks like coffee grounds, you should report at once to the nurse because

It signals bleeding

Diverticular disease may occur because of

Aging

Gallstones are

Sometimes cause bile flow to be blocked

A symptom of gallstones is

Pain in the back, abdomen, or right underarm area

When hepatitis is contracted by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by feces, it is

Hepatitis A

A person with cirrhosis will need good skin care because of

Itching

An obese 50 year-old woman with hypertension is diagnosed with diabetes. She most likely has

Type 2

A diabetic complains of thirst and frequent urination. You notice the person has a flushed face and
rapid, deep, and labored respirations. You know these are signs and symptoms of

Hyperglycemia

What 4 life-style changes may be needed for a person with GERD?

, 1. Weight loss
2. Smoking cessation
3. No alcohol
4. Sit upright for 3 hours after meals

What 5 measures will help the person who is vomiting?

1. Turn the head to the side
2. Place an emesis basin under the chin
3. Move the vomitus away after they are done
4. Perform mouth care
5. Eliminate any odors

3 Risk factors related to diverticular disease are

1. Over 50 years of age
2. A diet high in animal fat and low in fiber
3. Obese

A gallbladder attack often occurs suddenly after

Eating

Hepatitis A is spread by the

Oral - Fecal route

Hepatitis B is present in the

body fluids

Hepatitis C can be transmitted even when the person has

no signs or symptoms

Hepatitis D occurs only in people with

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis E is not common in

America

8 signs and symptoms of cirrhosis that ma occur are

1. Weakness and fatigue
2. Loss of appetite/weight loss
3. Nausea
4. Ascites
5. Edema
6. Itchy skin

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