Werkblad Kennis voor zorgassistenten (CNA) met antwoorden

What is a contracture?

1. AA bruise caused by a fall
2. BA tear in the outer layer of the skin
3. CA sudden, painful muscle cramp that goes away quickly with rest
4. DA permanent shortening of a muscle that limits joint movement

Hepatitis is an inflammation of which organ?

1. AThe heart
2. BThe kidney
3. CThe liver
4. DThe lung

In the usual sequence for removing PPE, which item comes off first?

1. AThe gown
2. BThe gloves
3. CThe goggles
4. DThe mask

During a fire alarm, why should elevators not be used?

1. AThey move too slowly to be useful during fire drills
2. BThey can fail or open onto a floor with fire
3. CThey are only for staff, not residents
4. DThey are needed to bring the fire trucks up

Which signs may point to dehydration?

1. AMoist skin and swelling of the feet and ankles
2. BLarge amounts of pale urine
3. CDark, strong-smelling urine and a dry mouth
4. DSudden weight gain over one day

A resident is taking a tub bath. Which action is correct when the bath is finished?

1. AHave the resident stand up while the water is still in the tub
2. BDrain the tub before the resident gets out
3. CLeave the resident alone in the tub to rest for a while
4. DAdd more hot water so the resident stays warm while getting out

A resident whose leg was amputated says that his missing foot hurts. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AIgnore the complaint because nothing can be done
2. BAccept that the pain is real and report it to the nurse
3. CMassage the other leg instead
4. DTell him the pain is imaginary because the foot is gone

A nursing assistant wakes up with a fever and a cough before a shift. What is the best action?

1. AGo to work and tell no one
2. BCall the supervisor before the shift, following facility policy
3. CGo to work and wear gloves and a mask all day
4. DTake a fever reducer at home so the fever does not show, and work