Body Structure 2 Exam

When caring for clients with vision impairment, you should:

Pain can cause anxiety, and anxiety can make the pain feel worse

Administer means "to give"

Which "right" is following the proper route the medication is supposed to be taken

Making sure the client is taking the proper amount of medication is which "right"

Some medications have to be taken when the stomach is empty, is an example of which "right"

A side effect is a response to a medication that occurs in addition to the intended or main response

Medications don't ever expire so you don't need to check for expiry dates

Expressive aphasia means difficulty speaking or writing

Making sure the client is taking their medications at the proper time, you are following which "right"

Metabolization are chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules

The right medication - be sure you are assisting the client to take the right medication

As a support worker, your role in medication management depends on:

over-the-counter (OTC) medication requires a physician’s or nurse practitioner’s prescription

Facial expressions and body language are 2 ways a client shows pain when they are not able to verbally communicate

Vertigo means dizziness

Some ways to improve communicating with a client who has a speech and language disorder are

A disorder (pathy) caused by diabetes, in which the blood vessels in the retina are damaged.

What does a hypoglycemic agent do?

Apraxia of speech is the inability to move the muscles used in speech

Receptive aphasia means difficulty understanding language

Any medication that is given needs to be documented properly

Poor lighting can cause which of the following

Polypharmacy is the use of more medications by a client than is medically required

What are some measures other than medications that are used to relieve pain

Making sure that you have identified the correct client by looking at the client's full name is:

Presbyopia is the gradual inability to focus on close objects; a condition associated with aging

Which juice should NOT be taken with most medications?

You are only able to inject a client with insulin if you have been properly trained

Knowing what to expect can help or hinder a client in handling pain

Your role may involve:

Getting rest while ill or injured helps restore the body's energy and helps the body repair itself

Aphasia is caused by brain injury

Medications should be taken for the right reason

Chronic pain occurs off and on and lasts longer than 6 months

Clients that are ill find noisy places better for comfort

An adverse effect is a dangerous or unwanted side effect of a medication

A persistent condition in which the person cannot go to sleep or stay asleep throughout the night

Tinnitus is ringing, roaring, hissing or buzzing in the ears

What are some factors that affect pain

Ear infections are most common in children ages 4 months to 4 years

Distribution is the path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues of the intended site of action

A suspension is medication suspended in a liquid that should be shaken or stirred before using

Stale room air affects comfort

Having past pain can actually affect new pain

How much sleep is required for a young adult?

Sleep disorders are persistent problems that affect the amount and quality of sleep

A therapeutic effect is causing a desired, positive effect in the body

Rest involves physical inactivity

   When children/adults have normal hearing abilities but experience a disconnect in what's being heard and understood

Dysarthria is difficulty speaking clearly

Alternative remedies are herbal or other “natural” products that do not require a physician’s prescription

Prescription (Rx) medication that can be bought over the counter at most drug stores

When a client feels safe (No fear or anxiety), it helps to relieve pain

How much sleep is required for a person who is 67 years old (Older adult)

Service dogs are highly trained and provide direction and protection while fostering independence for its owner

Administering medications involves measuring medications or getting them into the person’s body

Speech and language disorders only happen when you're old

A speech therapist helps the client with a speech disorder learn to communicate and helps families learn new techniques

An example of radiating pain

A room temperature that most people find comfortable is

Examples of aids to help someone with speech and language challenges

Presbycusis is the gradual hearing (cusis) impairment associated with aging (presby)

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is life threatening

Some medications are to be taken every second or third day, which "right" does this follow?

Always ask before touching a service dog!

An elixir is a medication dissolved in liquid containing alcohol or water and flavorings

A child may meet the requirements for a cochlear implant after the age of 12 months

Assisting means "to help"

Drug synergism is an unusually strong drug effect that occurs when taking two or more drugs at the same time

Acute pain

Some obvious signs of hearing impairment include:

What are some examples of vision aids and corrective measures?

There are 10 "rights" of medication management

A whistling hearing aid may be caused by: