Scheda di esercizi di Conoscenze dell’assistente infermieristico (CNA) con soluzioni

What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

1. AAn infection that is passed only through food
2. BAn infection that affects only health care workers
3. CAn infection that the person already had before being admitted
4. DAn infection caught while receiving care in a health care setting

What is aspiration?

1. ACoughing up mucus from the lungs
2. BVomiting shortly after a meal
3. CSwallowing air while eating quickly
4. DBreathing food, fluid or vomit into the lungs

What is one effect of a cold application?

1. AIt widens the blood vessels and increases bleeding
2. BIt increases swelling in the area
3. CIt reduces swelling and numbs pain
4. DIt raises the temperature of the area

A resident speaks only Spanish, and the nursing assistant speaks only English. What is the best way to communicate important information?

1. AAsk the nurse to arrange a trained interpreter
2. BAsk the resident's 9-year-old grandchild to translate
3. CSpeak English louder and more slowly
4. DAvoid talking to the resident as much as possible

Una residente di 88 anni con demenza dice che deve tornare in fretta a casa perché la sua bambina ha bisogno di mangiare. Qual è la risposta migliore?

1. ARiconoscere i suoi sentimenti, chiederle dei suoi figli e poi reindirizzarla
2. BDirle con fermezza che ormai i suoi figli sono tutti grandi e vivono altrove
3. CDirle che la accompagnerai a casa dopo pranzo
4. DIgnorare l'osservazione e proseguire con il compito

Why should the bottom sheets of a bed be kept tight and free of wrinkles?

1. AWrinkled sheets make the resident feel colder
2. BWrinkles rub and press on skin, causing pressure injuries
3. CTight sheets keep the mattress from moving
4. DWrinkles make the bed look untidy to visitors and inspectors

A nursing assistant told the nurse that a resident seemed more short of breath, but nothing was done, and the resident is getting worse. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the resident extra oxygen without telling anyone
2. BWait until the next shift to see if someone else notices the change
3. CReport again, then follow the chain of command if nothing is done
4. DCall the resident's family and ask them to complain

During a shower, a resident says she feels faint. What should the nursing assistant do first?

1. ALeave her and run to get the nurse
2. BHave her sit down on the shower chair and call for help
3. CTell her to hold the grab bar while you finish quickly
4. DTurn the water to cold to wake her up