Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• stores phosphorus and calcium

• eliminates heat build up in the muscles

• limits movement

• stores potassium and chloride

What is the basic working unit of the nervous system?

• spinal cord

• brain

• spinal nerves

• neuron

What regulates the levels of phosphate, calcium and vitamin D in the bloodstream?

• thyroid

• parathyroid

• pancreas

• adrenals

Immunity that is acquired by vaccine.

• nonspecific

• active

• passive

• vaccination

A disease or condition that will eventually cause death.

• palliative

• benign

• terminal

• malignant

A resident was admitted for rehab after a recent BKA. He keeps telling you his toes hurt. He is having.......

• phantom sesation

• hallucinations

• an infection

• phantom limb pain

What is care given to people who have a serious, chronic disease, or people who are dying?

• hospice

• palliative

• holistic

• person centered

A resident who has AD thinks it is 1960 and he is living with his mother. What type of therapy will help him?

• validation

• reminiscence

• remotivation

• delusional

A resident has graves disease. What symptoms would you expect?

• weight loss, decreased appetite, low BP

• weight gain, brittle hair and nails, elevated HR

• weight gain, dry skin, irritability

• weight loss, appetite increase, sweating

An autoimmune disorder where the body is unable to recognize its own tissue.

• automatic

• autologous

• autolymph

• autoimmune