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

When is a sputum specimen usually best collected?

1. ARight after the resident eats lunch
2. BEarly in the morning, after the resident wakes up
3. CLate at night, just before sleep
4. DRight after the resident uses mouthwash at bedtime

In range-of-motion exercises, what does abduction mean?

1. AMoving a body part away from the midline of the body
2. BMoving a body part toward the midline of the body
3. CTurning a joint in a circle
4. DBending a joint

Under the federal OBRA law, what is the minimum number of training hours for a nurse aide program?

1. A200 hours
2. B40 hours
3. C16 hours
4. D75 hours

A resident has right-sided weakness after a stroke. Why must the right side be positioned carefully and checked often?

1. AThe right side always heals faster than the left
2. BThe right side is stronger and needs less support
3. CShe will feel more pain on that side than normal
4. DShe may not feel pressure or pain on that side

A resident's hearing aid keeps whistling. What is a common cause?

1. AThe room is too quiet
2. BThe battery is brand new
3. CIt is not sitting correctly in the ear
4. DThe resident is speaking too softly

During a warm soak, the resident's skin becomes very red and she says it burns. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ACover the area with a towel and continue
2. BStop the treatment and report it to the nurse
3. CAdd cold water and continue the soak
4. DContinue because redness shows it is working

A visitor becomes very angry and threatens to hit the nursing assistant. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AStay calm, keep a safe distance with a clear exit and get help
2. BBlock the door so the visitor cannot leave
3. CStand very close to the visitor and hold their arm to calm them down
4. DShout back to show that they are not afraid

A frail resident starts shivering during a bed bath. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATake off the bath blanket so the bath can be finished faster
2. BStop the bath and leave her uncovered and still wet until she has warmed up
3. CKeep her covered, uncover only the part being washed and finish promptly
4. DOpen the window to let in fresh air so she does not feel faint