Which best describes the role of a restorative nursing assistant?
Zoe, a patient who is unable to speak, is shivering. The nursing assistant goes to her bedside, gently touches her hands, and then asks if Zoe is cold in a kind and soothing voice. Zoe nods her head and the nursing assistant brings her another blanket. Which needs the did the nursing assistant meet for Zoe?
A patient experienced an accident that resulted in loss of memory and many learned behaviors. The patient’s nursing assistant brings in memory games and books to reteach the patient how to read. Which restorative care principle is the nursing assistant demonstrating?
Joel took these notes in his human anatomy class:*Function: -Helps the body break down food for energy*Structure: -Made up of many primary organs including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine-Made up of many accessory organs including the liver, gall bladder, and salivary glands-Primary and accessory organs that work together to achieve the function
Jan just ate a meal that was extremely high in fat. Which accessory organs of the digestive system would be activated for digesting the fat?
The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and secrete the hormones adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream. The glands function to help the body deal with stresses. The adrenal glands are
A nursing assistant is taking care of four patients. Wally’s symptoms are a decreased muscle mass, weakness, and diarrhea. Sally’s symptoms are a reduced ability to see and hear, bone loss, and a diminished kidney capacity. Horton’s symptoms are a reduced lung capacity, a cough, and a viral infection. Grace’s symptoms are chest pain from a heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and clogged arteries. Which of the nursing assistant’s patients has the most age-related symptoms?
Marjorie eats a lot of food on the go. She doesn’t have a lot of time to cook fresh foods, so she eats a lot of canned, processed food. Her favorite meals are spaghetti with meatballs and chicken with white rice. Which disease of the lower gastrointestinal tract would Marjorie most likely be prone to develop based on these factors?
Nico is experiencing shortness of breath and severe pain in his chest. He wheezes during his breathing. Which respiratory disorder is he most likely experiencing?
The average blood pressure is 120/80 and the average heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. When Jolie went to the doctor, her blood pressure was 140/95 and her heart rate was 75. Her doctor told her she most likely had
Which best describes an example of mourning?
Micah is a nursing assistant taking care of a patient who had a concussion from a car accident years ago and now suffers from frequent seizures. What disorder does Micah’s patient most likely have?
What is the function of the system that is composed of the white blood cells, bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and adenoids?
Trisha is seeing a specialist because she has had numerous broken bones and fractures in the past year without having had any major traumas. What disease is Trisha most likely being affected by?
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