Question

1. rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune ill - ness. with an autoimmune illness, the bodys ______ system attacks normal tissue.

lymphatic
immune
circulatory
endocrine

1. which of the following statements is true of the skin? *

it feels heat, cold pain, touch, and pressure.
it becomes more elastic as a person ages.
it s the chemical substance that is created by the body and controls body functions.
it becomes thicker as a person ages.

1. what should an na do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer? *

the na should use a commercial mouth wash for rinsing
the na should use a hard - bristled toothbrush
the na should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly
the na should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care

Explanation:

• For question 4, in autoimmune - illnesses, the immune system mistakenly attacks normal tissue.
• For question 5, the skin has sensory receptors that can detect heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure. As a person ages, skin loses elasticity, hormones control body functions, and skin doesn't become thicker.
• For question 6, when providing oral care for a cancer - resident, an NA should assist with regular brushing and flossing. Commercial mouthwashes may be harsh, hard - bristled toothbrushes can damage gums, and avoiding oral care is not appropriate as oral hygiene is important for cancer patients.

Answer:

1. B. Immune
2. A. It feels heat, cold pain, touch, and pressure.
3. C. The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regularly