Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

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

1. AThe way the germ leaves an infected person
2. BA person who can become sick from the germ
3. CThe place where the germ lives and grows
4. DAn object that carries the germ between people

What does the abbreviation "ac" mean?

1. AAt bedtime
2. BBefore meals
3. CAfter meals
4. DAs needed

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

1. AAsking to call family more often to share good news
2. BWanting to join every social event
3. CLoss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
4. DEating and sleeping more regularly than before

Why does a resident sit on the edge of the bed for a short time (dangle) before standing?

1. ATo let the blood pressure adjust and prevent dizziness
2. BTo give the bed time to lower itself
3. CTo warm the feet before putting on shoes
4. DTo stretch the muscles of the lower back before standing up

У проживающего афазия после инсульта, ему трудно подбирать слова. Какой подход облегчает общение?

1. AИспользовать простые вопросы с ответом «да» или «нет», жесты или доску с картинками
2. BГоворить громко, потому что афазия — это вид потери слуха
3. CЗаканчивать за проживающего каждое предложение, чтобы сэкономить время
4. DНе разговаривать с проживающим, чтобы он не расстраивался

During a warm soak, the resident's skin becomes very red and she says it burns. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AContinue because redness shows it is working
2. BCover the area with a towel and continue
3. CStop the treatment and report it to the nurse
4. DAdd cold water and continue the soak

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

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

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. BUse it for the next resident on the hallway who needs a dressing
3. CReturn it to the clean supply cart, because the package was never opened
4. DWipe it with alcohol and put it at the nurses' station