Nurse Assisting: Student Portal: Chapter 6 Quiz

Nurse Assisting: Chapter 6 Test Yourself

Test yourself on the concepts you've learned in Chapter 6.

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Joy has been acting differently today. They look hot and flushed. They keep asking you to refill of their water glass, and they have gone to the bathroom four times already this morning. When you get close to them they smell sweet. What do you think might be wrong with Joy?

a) hyperthyroidism

b) hypothyroidism

c) hyperglycemia

d) hypoglycemia

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Gerald has not had a bowel movement in 2 days. Normally they have one every day. They are concerned they might be constipated. What could you encourage them to eat to help them have a bowel movement?

a) fresh fruits and vegetables

b) protein

c) dairy products

d) sweets

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Cancer can spread via what system(s)?

a) blood

b) lymph

c) both A and B

d) none of the above

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Which of these conditions greatly increases the risk of developing cancer?

a) high BMI

b) low BMI

c) high blood pressure

d) genetic predisposition

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Osteoarthritis is a result of:

a) wear and tear on the bones

b) an autoimmune response

c) gradual thinning of the bones

d) chronic high blood sugar

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A normal blood pressure is:

a) anything under 120/80.

b) 120/80.

c) anything above 120/80.

d) none of the above.

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How did HIV begin to infect humans?

a) HIV does not infect humans; only AIDS does.

b) through continued exposure to infected chimpanzee blood in Africa

c) through continued exposure to gorilla meat in Thailand

d) through mutated hepatitis B virus

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What group of people are most likely to contract HIV?

a) healthcare workers

b) IV drug users

c) heterosexual women

d) men who have sex with men

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A stage I cancer is:

a) small or slow growing.

b) a large tumor confined to one area.

c) a large tumor that has spread to a different area of the body.

d) none of the above.

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Circular, silvery-red or silvery-white patches of skin is called:

a) contact dermatitis

b) eczema

c) shingles

d) psoriasis

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Late symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include

a) Lewy body dementia.

b) delusions.

c) hallucinations.

d) all of the above.

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HIV targets what body cells?

a) red blood cells

b) T cells

c) B cells

d) platelets

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A numb or tingling sensation most often in the extremities is called:

a) septicemia.

b) paresthesia.

c) diaphoresis.

d) bradykinesia.

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Complications of incontinence can include:

a) social isolation.

b) rashes on the perineal area.

c) urinary tract infections.

d) all of the above.

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