Werkblad Kennis voor zorgassistenten (CNA) met antwoorden

In the chain of infection, what is a "susceptible host"?

1. AAn object that carries the germ between people
2. BThe place where the germ lives and grows
3. CA person who can become sick from the germ
4. DThe way the germ leaves an infected person

What is medical asepsis?

1. AA sterile procedure done only in the operating room
2. BA medicine that kills bacteria in the blood
3. CPractices that remove all microorganisms from an object
4. DPractices that reduce the number and spread of germs

What is postmortem care?

1. ACare of the body after death
2. BCare given during the first day after admission
3. CCare of a resident's belongings during a hospital stay
4. DCare given right before surgery

How should a portable oxygen cylinder be stored?

1. AUpright and secured in a holder so it cannot fall
2. BLying flat on the floor next to the bed so it cannot tip
3. CNext to a heater to keep it warm
4. DLeaning against the wall without support

A resident with an intellectual disability is learning to make his own bed. Which approach helps most?

1. ATeach one simple step at a time, praise success and be patient
2. BMake the bed for him because it is faster
3. CExplain all the steps at once, then leave him to try it on his own
4. DCorrect every mistake in front of others

Which is a healthy way for a nursing assistant to manage job stress?

1. ASkipping breaks so the work is finished faster and there is less to worry about
2. BTaking out frustration on residents
3. CKeeping all worries to oneself
4. DExercising, sleeping enough and talking problems over with a supervisor

A resident has had hip replacement surgery. Which instruction is commonly part of the care plan?

1. AHave the resident sit in low, soft chairs so that the hip can rest
2. BKeep the legs tightly together with the knees touching
3. CLet the resident bend forward to pick things up from the floor
4. DAvoid crossing the legs and use an abduction pillow if ordered

A resident rarely complains, but he moans when turned and holds his side. When asked, he says, "I'm fine." What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATurn him faster next time so that the discomfort is over quickly
2. BReport his moaning and guarding as possible signs of pain
3. CAccept his words and report nothing, since he says he is fine
4. DTell him that his moaning disturbs the other residents at night