CH 18 review

High blood pressure is often caused by atherosclerosis, which is another word for

• (A) Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
• (B) The breaking down of protective covering for the nerves
• (C) A hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
• (D) The disruption of normal electrical impulses in the brain

The surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes other surrounding tissue is called a(n)

• (A) Breastectomy
• (B) Appendectomy
• (C) Mastectomy
• (D) Lumpectomy

Which cancer therapy involves giving medications, usually intravenously, to fight the cancer?

• (A) Radiation therapy
• (B) Surgery
• (C) Herbal therapy
• (D) Chemotherapy

If a healthcare worker has HIV or AIDS,

• (A) She can be dismissed from her job
• (B) She may be reassigned to duties that have a lower risk of transmitting the disease
• (C) She is legally required to disclose her diagnosis to her employer
• (D) She would be best advised not to disclose her diagnosis to her employer

What is the name given to symptoms that arise in the late stages of AIDS due to central nervous system damage?

• (A) AIDS-related confusion
• (B) Kaposi’s sarcoma
• (C) AIDS dementia complex
• (D) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

This disorder is common in men over age 60 and causes the prostrate to become enlarged, putting pressure on the urethra:

• (A) Urinary tract infection
• (B) Kidney infection
• (C) Prostate cancer
• (D) Benign prostatic hypertrophy

________________ tumors are considered noncancerous and usually in local areas while ________________ tumors are cancerous and often invade surrounding tissues.

• (A) Slow, fast
• (B) Benign, malignant
• (C) Malignant, benign
• (D) Controlled, rampant

Which of these measures can help prevent osteoporosis?

• (A) Regular alcohol use
• (B) Regular exercise
• (C) A diet high in fiber
• (D) A diet high in protein

Hypothyroidism may cause

• (A) Nervousness and hyperactivity
• (B) Fatigue and weight gain
• (C) Increased appetite
• (D) Elevated blood sugar levels

What precautions should a nursing assistant take when caring for a resident with HIV/ AIDS?

• (A) Standard Precautions, as with all residents
• (B) Contact Precautions; care should be taken when hugging or shaking hands
• (C) Airborne Precautions
• (D) Droplet Precautions