Užduočių lapas tema Slaugytojo padėjėjo (CNA) žinios su atsakymais

What is a pathogen?

1. AA microorganism that can cause disease
2. BA medicine that kills bacteria
3. CA type of protective glove
4. DA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. ATheir sense of thirst often decreases
2. BTheir kidneys stop making urine
3. CThey need no fluids at night
4. DThey sweat much more than younger adults

What is negligence?

1. AAn unintended failure to give reasonable care, causing harm
2. BA written false statement that damages a coworker's name
3. CRefusing a gift from a resident's family
4. DDeliberately hitting or pushing a resident during care

Which observation uses the sense of smell?

1. ASeeing a red area on a resident's heel
2. BNoticing a foul odor from a resident's wound dressing
3. CHearing a resident wheeze when breathing
4. DFeeling that a resident's skin is cool and damp to the touch

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

1. AA busy room with music, television and many visitors
2. BA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine
3. CA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
4. DA new room each week so the resident does not get bored

Why can bed side rails be dangerous for some residents?

1. AResidents can get trapped in gaps or fall climbing over them
2. BThey are only dangerous for staff, who may pinch their fingers
3. CThey make the call light stop working
4. DThey make the bed too warm and stuffy for the resident

A resident's respirations are 10 per minute and shallow, and he is very hard to wake. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ARecord the respirations and go on to the next room
2. BLet him sleep and check again at the end of the shift
3. CSit him in a chair and give him a drink of water
4. DCall for the nurse immediately and stay with the resident

Which action best prevents a nursing assistant from leaving a resident unattended in a raised bed while making an occupied bed?

1. AAsking the resident to hold the edge of the mattress
2. BWorking as quickly as possible without stopping
3. CRaising the bed only after the linen is removed
4. DGathering all the needed linen before starting