Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is syncope?

1. AA fast, irregular heartbeat with chest pain
2. BRinging in the ears
3. CFainting, a brief loss of consciousness
4. DA sudden muscle cramp

When may a nursing assistant use an alcohol-based hand rub instead of soap and water?

1. AWhen there is blood on the hands
2. BWhen the hands are not visibly soiled
3. CWhen the hands are greasy with food
4. DAfter caring for a resident with C. difficile diarrhea

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

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

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

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

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

1. AA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
2. BA new room each week so the resident does not get bored
3. CA busy room with music, television and many visitors
4. DA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine

Before turning a resident onto the side, why is the resident first moved toward the nursing assistant's side of the bed?

1. ASo that the nursing assistant does not need to use a lift sheet to turn
2. BSo that the resident can reach the call light more easily
3. CSo that after turning, the resident lies near the middle of the bed
4. DSo that the resident can see out of the window

A married resident's wife visits, and the couple ask for some private time together. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive them privacy, such as closing the door, following facility policy
2. BTell them that private time is not allowed for residents in the facility
3. CStay in the room in case the resident needs help
4. DLeave the door open so staff can watch from the hall

A resident has had several watery stools today. Besides reporting this to the nurse, what should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave her in the soiled brief until the next round
2. BHold all fluids so that the stools become less watery
3. CGive her an anti-diarrhea tablet from the nurse's cart
4. DGive prompt perineal care, record stools and offer fluids