When a resident has kidney stones care by a nursing assistant includes:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because reporting blood in the urine promptly is crucial in monitoring the resident's condition and identifying any complications related to kidney stones. This step ensures timely medical intervention. A is incorrect as decreasing fluid intake may worsen the condition by leading to dehydration. B is incorrect because discarding kidney stones found in filters prevents analysis by healthcare providers. D is incorrect as straining only early morning urine may miss detecting blood in the urine throughout the day.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Have the resident rinse mouth with water before the collection. This step helps to reduce contamination of the sputum sample with bacteria from the mouth, ensuring a more accurate analysis. Rinsing with mouthwash (choice B) may interfere with the specimen analysis due to the chemicals present. Having the resident eat dinner prior to collection (choice A) can introduce food particles into the sample. Collecting the specimen at night (choice D) does not specifically address the need to reduce mouth contamination.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Left. The left cerebral hemisphere controls the motor activity on the right side of the body due to contralateral organization in the brain. This means that the left hemisphere is responsible for controlling the opposite side of the body. The right hemisphere controls the left side of the body. The other choices (A: Right, B: Middle, C: Spinal) are incorrect as they do not align with the known lateralization of motor functions in the brain.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Brittle hair or fingernails. Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, can lead to dry and brittle hair and nails due to reduced metabolic activity affecting hair and nail growth. This symptom is commonly associated with hypothyroidism. A: Increased hair growth is not a symptom of hypothyroidism but rather hyperthyroidism, where there is an excess of thyroid hormone leading to increased metabolic rate and hair growth. B: Weight loss is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolism. C: Nausea or diarrhea are not typical symptoms of hypothyroidism but can occur in other conditions like gastrointestinal issues.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: When a joint is extended beyond its normal motion, it is termed as hyperextension. This occurs when the joint is moved past its anatomical position in extension. Flexion (choice A) is the bending of a joint, opposed (choice B) is not a term related to joint movement, and pronation (choice C) refers to the rotation of the forearm or foot. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it accurately describes the situation where a joint is extended beyond its normal range of motion.