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

What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter?

1. AA tube put in and removed right away to empty the bladder once
2. BA condom-like device worn over the penis
3. CA tube that stays in the bladder to drain urine continuously
4. DA tube that drains fluid from the stomach

In semi-Fowler's position, the head of the bed is raised to about

1. A0 degrees (flat)
2. B60 to 90 degrees
3. C30 to 45 degrees
4. D10 degrees

What is a mitered corner when making a bed?

1. AA sheet left hanging loose at the foot of the bed so that the feet can move freely
2. BA pillow placed at the corner of the bed for support
3. CA plastic cover placed over the corner of the mattress
4. DA way of folding and tucking the sheet at the corner so it stays smooth and secure

A resident with dementia asks the same question many times. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her to write the answer down and stop asking
2. BRemind her she has already asked several times
3. CIgnore the question until she stops asking
4. DAnswer calmly each time, using the same simple words

After abdominal surgery, a resident must cough and breathe deeply. How can the nursing assistant help?

1. AHave the resident hold a pillow firmly over the incision
2. BPress hard on the resident's abdomen during the cough
3. CHave the resident lie flat while coughing
4. DTell the resident to cough as little as possible to protect it

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

1. AAdd cold water and continue the soak
2. BCover the area with a towel and continue
3. CContinue because redness shows it is working
4. DStop the treatment and report it to the nurse

A resident with an ileostomy has red, sore skin around the stoma. Why is the skin around an ileostomy at special risk?

1. AThe pouch is changed too often and pulls off the skin
2. BThe output is hard and dry and scrapes the skin as it passes
3. CThe resident's skin is allergic to the stoma itself
4. DIts liquid output contains enzymes that irritate the skin

A resident complains to the nursing assistant that her meals always arrive cold. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AIgnore the complaint because meals are not part of the nursing assistant's job
2. BTell her that complaining may make the kitchen staff angry
3. CListen, report it to the nurse and assure her she may complain without punishment
4. DTell her that all residents get cold food, so it is normal