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What is a fungal infection?
What is a fungal infection?
- It is a type of bacterial infection.
- It is caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot, vaginal yeast infections, and tinea are examples. (correct)
- It is caused by bacterial infections.
- It is a viral infection.
What causes scabies?
What causes scabies?
- It is caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the skin. (correct)
- It is caused by a bacteria.
- It is a viral infection.
- It is caused by improper hygiene.
What is a wound?
What is a wound?
A type of injury to the skin, classified as either open or closed.
What causes shingles?
What causes shingles?
What does dermatitis refer to?
What does dermatitis refer to?
Swelling is a general term referring to __________ of the joints.
Swelling is a general term referring to __________ of the joints.
What is an autoimmune illness?
What is an autoimmune illness?
Osteoarthritis is common in which demographic?
Osteoarthritis is common in which demographic?
What may increase pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis?
What may increase pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis affects the __________ joints first.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects the __________ joints first.
What are anti-inflammatory medications used for?
What are anti-inflammatory medications used for?
What does osteoporosis cause?
What does osteoporosis cause?
Osteoporosis is more common in women __________ menopause.
Osteoporosis is more common in women __________ menopause.
What can help prevent osteoporosis?
What can help prevent osteoporosis?
When caring for a resident who has a cast, a nursing assistant should __________ the extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling.
When caring for a resident who has a cast, a nursing assistant should __________ the extremity that is in the cast to stop swelling.
The cast should be kept __________ and clean at all times.
The cast should be kept __________ and clean at all times.
A bone must be __________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts.
A bone must be __________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts.
Signs and symptoms of a fracture include?
Signs and symptoms of a fracture include?
What is an open fracture?
What is an open fracture?
What does NWB stand for?
What does NWB stand for?
What type of fractures requires surgery?
What type of fractures requires surgery?
Recovery time for a knee replacement is __________ than for hip replacement.
Recovery time for a knee replacement is __________ than for hip replacement.
What is muscular dystrophy?
What is muscular dystrophy?
What is phantom pain?
What is phantom pain?
What is Parkinson's disease?
What is Parkinson's disease?
What are cataracts?
What are cataracts?
How is glaucoma often treated?
How is glaucoma often treated?
What is epilepsy?
What is epilepsy?
What is a blood pressure measurement in which a person is diagnosed as having hypertension?
What is a blood pressure measurement in which a person is diagnosed as having hypertension?
What can untreated hypertension lead to?
What can untreated hypertension lead to?
What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What causes peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What causes peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
When should anti-embolic hoses be applied?
When should anti-embolic hoses be applied?
What do residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have difficulty with?
What do residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have difficulty with?
What is a common fear of a person with COPD?
What is a common fear of a person with COPD?
What is the best position for a resident with COPD?
What is the best position for a resident with COPD?
What should part of the nursing assistant's role include when caring for residents with COPD?
What should part of the nursing assistant's role include when caring for residents with COPD?
What do chronic bronchitis and emphysema fall under?
What do chronic bronchitis and emphysema fall under?
What is tuberculosis?
What is tuberculosis?
What is an upper respiratory infection?
What is an upper respiratory infection?
What is asthma?
What is asthma?
What is lung cancer?
What is lung cancer?
What is bronchiectasis?
What is bronchiectasis?
What is insulin?
What is insulin?
What does sugar collecting in the blood cause problems with?
What does sugar collecting in the blood cause problems with?
What is type 1 diabetes?
What is type 1 diabetes?
What changes in the circulatory system can diabetes cause?
What changes in the circulatory system can diabetes cause?
What is type 2 diabetes?
What is type 2 diabetes?
What may poor circulation and impaired wound healing result in?
What may poor circulation and impaired wound healing result in?
What is amputation?
What is amputation?
What condition occurs when a person's blood glucose level is above normal but not high enough for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
What condition occurs when a person's blood glucose level is above normal but not high enough for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
What is vitally important for people with diabetes?
What is vitally important for people with diabetes?
For a diabetic resident, lotion should not be applied __________.
For a diabetic resident, lotion should not be applied __________.
Care for a person who has HIV or AIDS should focus on?
Care for a person who has HIV or AIDS should focus on?
Residents who have AIDS and have infections of the mouth and esophagus may need to eat food that is __________.
Residents who have AIDS and have infections of the mouth and esophagus may need to eat food that is __________.
What should a resident with AIDS who has nausea and vomiting do?
What should a resident with AIDS who has nausea and vomiting do?
What is important for residents who have diarrhea?
What is important for residents who have diarrhea?
What is helpful in dealing with neuropathy?
What is helpful in dealing with neuropathy?
What is the first line of defense for malignant tumors?
What is the first line of defense for malignant tumors?
If you have an autoimmune illness, what system is affected?
If you have an autoimmune illness, what system is affected?
What are specific things that help with circulation?
What are specific things that help with circulation?
If a patient has multiple sclerosis (MS), what guidelines should you cover with them?
If a patient has multiple sclerosis (MS), what guidelines should you cover with them?
If a patient has osteoarthritis, what are some main things they will have problems with?
If a patient has osteoarthritis, what are some main things they will have problems with?
Higher up spinal cord injury is ________.
Higher up spinal cord injury is ________.
A patient that has congestive heart failure should be on medication that helps __________ their urine output.
A patient that has congestive heart failure should be on medication that helps __________ their urine output.
Signs and symptoms of a patient with diabetes include __________.
Signs and symptoms of a patient with diabetes include __________.
What kind of diet would you put someone with AIDS on?
What kind of diet would you put someone with AIDS on?
A person with AIDS that is experiencing neuropathy might __________.
A person with AIDS that is experiencing neuropathy might __________.
When caring for residents with cancer, what should be done?
When caring for residents with cancer, what should be done?
What is angina pectoris?
What is angina pectoris?
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Study Notes
Fungal Infections and Skin Conditions
- Fungal infections arise from imbalances; common types include athlete's foot, yeast infections, and tinea.
- Scabies is a highly contagious condition caused by mites burrowing into the skin, spread through direct contact.
- Dermatitis refers to inflammation or swelling of the skin; stasis dermatitis is caused by fluid buildup in lower legs.
Arthritis and Joint Conditions
- Arthritis refers to swelling of the joints and may result from autoimmune illnesses, where the immune system attacks normal tissue.
- Osteoarthritis is common in the elderly, with pain exacerbated by cold weather; typically affects larger joints first.
- Rheumatoid arthritis targets smaller joints initially, and anti-inflammatory medications are the primary treatment.
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis leads to brittle bones, more prevalent in women after menopause.
- Prevention strategies for osteoporosis include exercise and increased calcium intake.
- Fractured bones require immobilization for healing, signs include swelling at the injury site.
Fractures and Healing
- Open fractures penetrate the skin, increasing the risk of infection; most require surgical intervention.
- Care strategies involve elevating limbs in casts to reduce swelling and keeping them dry and clean.
- Recovery for knee replacements is generally shorter than for hip replacements.
Neurological and Muscular Conditions
- Muscular dystrophy is an inherited condition that leads to muscle wasting.
- Parkinson's disease causes degeneration in a specific brain region, affecting movement and coordination.
- Phantom pain is a sensation of pain in an absent limb, often experienced after amputation.
Respiratory Conditions
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impairs breathing; sitting upright is the best position for comfort.
- Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease characterized by coughing and fatigue; treatment often involves antibiotics.
- Asthma results from hypersensitivity reactions, leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.
Diabetes Management
- Diabetes involves inadequate insulin production, leading to high blood sugar levels and neglected circulation problems.
- Foot care is crucial for diabetics; lotion should not be placed between the toes due to infection risk.
- Pre-diabetes indicates elevated blood sugar that hasn't reached type 2 diabetes levels yet.
Immune and Autoimmune Conditions
- AIDS care focuses on symptom relief and preventing infections while managing associated sicknesses.
- Residents with multiple sclerosis require guidelines on safety and fall precautions to mitigate risk.
- Supportive approaches like bed cradles can relieve neuropathy symptoms.
Nutrition and Diet
- Patients with AIDS should have a nutrient-dense diet high in protein and hydration to support health and recovery.
- Those with cancer should utilize soft bristle toothbrushes to avoid injury to sensitive oral tissues.
Cardiovascular Awareness
- Angina pectoris occurs when the heart muscles lack oxygen, leading to chest pain.
- Congestive heart failure patients may need diuretics to enhance urine output and alleviate fluid retention.
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