Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is an incentive spirometer used for?

1. ATo measure the amount of urine in the bladder
2. BTo give oxygen through a mask during the night
3. CTo measure how much oxygen is in the resident's blood
4. DTo encourage deep breaths and keep the lungs expanded

Какой водой следует ополаскивать зубные протезы?

1. AБез воды, только сухой салфеткой
2. BКипятком
3. CПрохладной или тёплой
4. DГорячей, чтобы убить микробы

What is one effect of a cold application?

1. AIt increases swelling in the area
2. BIt reduces swelling and numbs pain
3. CIt widens the blood vessels and increases bleeding
4. DIt raises the temperature of the area

Which position often makes breathing easier for a resident with COPD who is short of breath?

1. ALying on the stomach
2. BLying with the head lower than the feet
3. CSitting up and leaning forward over an overbed table
4. DLying flat on the back without a pillow under the head

Before giving care in bed, such as a bed bath, how high should the nursing assistant raise the bed?

1. ATo the highest position the bed can reach
2. BRaise only the head of the bed to about 45 degrees
3. CTo a comfortable working height, about waist level
4. DLeave it in the lowest position for safety

A resident has swollen feet and ankles. Which measure is usually helpful, if the care plan allows?

1. AHanging the legs down from the bed all day
2. BRaising the legs on pillows or a footstool
3. CWrapping the ankles tightly with tape
4. DRubbing the swollen areas firmly

A resident who fell last month refuses to walk with the nursing assistant, saying she is afraid. What is the best response?

1. ALet her stay in bed and say nothing to anyone
2. BAccept her fear, explain the safety steps and tell the nurse
3. CTell her she will never walk again if she refuses
4. DTell her she must walk now, because walking is written in her care plan

A resident cuts her arm and it is bleeding heavily. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALet the wound bleed to clean out germs
2. BPut on gloves, press firmly on the wound and call for help
3. CWrap a tight cord around the arm and leave to get the nurse
4. DWash the wound under running water until the bleeding stops