Werkblad Kennis voor zorgassistenten (CNA) met antwoorden

Welke orale temperatuur ligt in het gebruikelijke normale bereik voor een volwassene?

1. A103,0 °F (39,4 °C)
2. B95,2 °F (35,1 °C)
3. C101,2 °F (38,4 °C)
4. D98,4 °F (36,9 °C)

What is footdrop?

1. AThe foot drops down at the ankle and cannot be lifted normally
2. BA fungal infection of the skin between the toes
3. CA broken bone in the foot that happens after a fall
4. DSwelling of both feet and ankles at the end of the day from sitting

What does the top number (systolic) of a blood pressure reading measure?

1. AThe amount of oxygen carried in the blood
2. BThe pressure in the arteries when the heart rests
3. CThe pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
4. DThe number of heartbeats in one minute

A dying resident shouts at staff and complains about everything. Which response is best?

1. ATell him that other residents in his situation are much more polite
2. BStay calm and see anger as part of grief, not a personal attack
3. CSpeak sharply so that he knows his behavior is wrong
4. DAvoid his room as much as possible until he calms down

Which measure often helps a resident with osteoarthritis?

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

Which team member usually helps a resident relearn daily activities such as dressing and using adapted eating utensils?

1. AThe dietitian
2. BThe pharmacist
3. CThe occupational therapist
4. DThe speech-language pathologist

A resident tells the nursing assistant that her tightly curled hair needs special care. What is the best approach?

1. ABrush it hard each day with a fine-tooth comb to straighten out the curls
2. BUse the same routine as for every other resident
3. CWash it every day with strong shampoo
4. DAsk about her usual products and routine, and use a wide-tooth comb

A nursing assistant took an unopened package of gauze into the room of a resident on contact precautions but did not use it. What should be done with it?

1. AKeep it in that room or throw it away; never return it to clean supply
2. BReturn it to the clean supply cart, because the package was never opened
3. CWipe it with alcohol and put it at the nurses' station
4. DUse it for the next resident on the hallway who needs a dressing