Deck 37: Common Diseases and Conditions

Question 1

Which is true regarding a malignant tumour?

A)Grows slowly and in a localized area
B)Spreads to other parts of the body
C)Invades surrounding tissue
D)Is not cancer

Answer 1

C

Question 2

HIV can cause which of the following?

A)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
B)Hepatitis A
C)Sexually transmitted infections
D)Hepatitis B

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What is paraplegia?

A)Paralysis of the arms
B)Paralysis of the lower trunk and the legs
C)Paralysis of one side of the body
D)Paralysis from the neck down

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as which of the following?

A)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
B)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
D)Congestive heart failure (CHF)

Question 5

When Colin was given his diagnosis, he was told that he has a malignant tumour.This means he has which of the following?

A)Cancer
B)Metastasis
C)A tumour that grows slowly
D)Death of tissue

Question 6

Which statement about cancer is true?

A)Cancer occurs in all age groups.
B)Cancer occurs in children.
C)Cancer occurs in young and middle-aged adults.
D)Cancer occurs in older adults.

Question 7

Colin has primary cancer in his prostate, and tests have shown that the cancer has spread to his bones and liver.What is this is an example of?

A)Cancer
B)Malignant
C)Metastasis
D)Benign

Question 8

What is the correct term for a warning sign of stroke that lasts only a few minutes and temporarily interrupts blood flow to the brain?

A)An early warning
B)A transient ischemic attack
C)A cerebral vascular accident
D)A brain attack

Question 9

A tumour is which of the following?

A)Cancer
B)Cyst
C)A new growth of abnormal cells
D)A lump in a body part

Question 10

What is the correct term for paralysis of one side of the body?

A)Quadriplegia
B)Scleroderma
C)Paraplegia
D)Hemiplegia

Question 11

What is a fracture in which the bone is broken but the skin is intact called?

A)A closed fracture
B)A compound fracture
C)An open fracture
D)A spiral fracture

Question 12

What is metastasis?

A)A benign tumour
B)Cancer
C)A malignant tumour
D)The spread of cancer to other body parts

Question 13

Arthroplasty is which of the following?

A)The surgical replacement of a joint
B)Inflammation of joints
C)A disease in which bones become porous and brittle
D)Myocardial infarction

Question 14

What is the major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis?

A)Smoking
B)Infection
C)Air pollution
D)Family history

Question 15

What is a fracture in which the bone has come through the skin called?

A)A closed fracture
B)A simple fracture
C)A compound fracture
D)A hip fracture

Question 16

Harry has heart failure; what does this mean?

A)The heart has stopped beating
B)The heart is damaged
C)The heart cannot pump blood normally
D)The heart is old and weak

Question 17

How is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) spread?

A)Exchange of saliva, tears, or sweat
B)Exchange of blood, semen, vaginal secretions, or breast milk
C)Coughing and sneezing.
D)Casual contact and insect bites

Question 18

Sayeed's leg was detached from his body in a motor vehicle accident.What is the correct term for this?

A)Surgical amputation
B)Incision
C)Ectomy
D)Traumatic amputation

Question 19

What is arthritis?

A)The surgical replacement of a joint
B)Inflammation of joints
C)A disease in which bones become porous and brittle
D)Death of heart tissue

Question 20

A resident in a facility has a prosthesis.The support worker should notify the supervisor at once if which of the following is observed?

A)Missing stocking
B)Swelling or redness at the prostheses site
C)Arthritis
D)Adduction

Question 21

Mary has been diagnosed with a persistent autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body.What is this disease is called?

A)Epilepsy
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Lupus
D)Multiple sclerosis

Question 22

In diabetes, the body lacks or is unable to use which of the following?

A)Eczema
B)Metastasis
C)Insulin
D)Protein and carbohydrates

Question 23

Influenza is caused by which of the following?

A)Viruses
B)Immobility
C)Aspiration
D)Cystitis

Question 24

Which of the following is a disorder in which stomach contents flow back from the stomach into the esophagus?

A)Diabetes
B)Hyperglycemia
C)Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D)Diverticulitis

Question 25

Rick, a support worker, is providing care to a resident.The resident has a history of asthma and is having a severe attack.What is the first thing Rick should do?

A)Elevate his legs
B)Call for help
C)Give him insulin
D)Administer CPR

Question 26

A client has a red, hard, and hot area along the course of a vein.The support worker knows that these are signs of which condition?

A)Abuse
B)Gavage
C)Aspiration.
D)Phlebitis