Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is muscle atrophy?

1. ASudden tightening of a muscle
2. BWasting or shrinking of a muscle from lack of use
3. CGrowth of a muscle in size and strength from extra exercise
4. DSwelling of a muscle after an injury

What is an incentive spirometer used for?

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

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

1. ASurgical removal
2. BInflammation
3. CA surgical opening to the outside
4. DStudy of

Какую бритву обычно используют для проживающего, принимающего антикоагулянт («разжижающее кровь» средство)?

1. AЛюбую бритву, если используется крем для бритья
2. BОпасную бритву
3. CЭлектробритву
4. DОдноразовую безопасную бритву

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

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

A resident is anxious before a medical test tomorrow. What is the best way for the nursing assistant to help?

1. ATell her there is nothing to worry about and change the subject
2. BListen to her concerns calmly and tell the nurse about her worries
3. CExplain the test results that she is likely to receive
4. DTell her that she is being silly

A resident with dementia becomes upset when asked to choose from all the clothes in her closet. Which approach best supports her?

1. APut her in a hospital gown for the day
2. BOffer a choice between two outfits
3. CChoose all her clothes for her without asking
4. DTell her she must decide quickly

A resident with diabetes is drowsy, very thirsty and urinating often, and his breath smells fruity. What should be done?

1. ARecord the signs and report them to the nurse on the next day
2. BReport it immediately, as these may be signs of very high blood sugar
3. CGive him a glass of orange juice and a cookie to raise his energy
4. DLet him sleep, because drowsiness is normal after a large meal