Werkblad Kennis voor zorgassistenten (CNA) met antwoorden

Which vaccine is recommended every year for health care workers?

1. AThe measles vaccine
2. BThe tetanus and diphtheria vaccine
3. CThe influenza (flu) vaccine
4. DThe polio vaccine

In what order is personal protective equipment (PPE) usually put on?

1. AMask, gloves, gown, goggles
2. BGloves, goggles, mask, gown
3. CGown, mask, goggles, gloves
4. DGoggles, gloves, gown, mask

What is a pathogen?

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

Which measure often helps a resident with osteoarthritis?

1. ALifting heavy weights to strengthen the joints
2. BWarm baths or showers and gentle range-of-motion exercise
3. CComplete bed rest for several weeks
4. DKeeping the painful joints still in one position all day long

Which team member usually evaluates a resident's swallowing problems?

1. AThe social worker
2. BThe physical therapist
3. CThe speech-language pathologist
4. DThe activities director

For which residents is reality orientation most useful?

1. AResidents who are fully alert and oriented
2. BResidents with advanced dementia who become very upset whenever they are corrected
3. CResidents who are unconscious
4. DResidents with mild confusion who can benefit from reminders of time and place

Staff say a resident is "confused" because she does not follow instructions. She has known hearing loss. What should the nursing assistant consider first?

1. AThat she has dementia and needs no further checking by anyone
2. BThat she may not hear well; check her hearing aid and face her
3. CThat she is refusing care and should be reported for behavior
4. DThat she should be spoken to in a shout from across the room

A nursing assistant finds a pill on the floor of a resident's room. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive it to the resident with a glass of water
2. BPut it in the resident's drawer for later
3. CThrow it in the trash can
4. DGive it to the nurse and say where it was found