Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is footdrop?

1. AThe foot drops down at the ankle and cannot be lifted normally
2. BA fungal infection of the skin between the toes
3. CA broken bone in the foot that happens after a fall
4. DSwelling of both feet and ankles at the end of the day from sitting

Which tool is commonly used to clean under the fingernails during nail care?

1. AA razor blade
2. BA straight pin
3. CA metal fork
4. DAn orangewood stick

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

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

What is a trochanter roll used for?

1. ATo raise the resident's head and shoulders during meals in bed
2. BTo keep the hip and leg from rolling outward when lying on the back
3. CTo help the resident sit up straight in a wheelchair all day
4. DTo keep the resident's heels pressed firmly on the mattress

When is an incident report usually completed?

1. AAt the end of every shift, even if nothing unusual happened
2. BOnly when a resident dies
3. COnly when a resident asks for one
4. DWhen something unusual happens, such as a fall or injury

A resident is on contact precautions for MRSA. How should the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope be handled?

1. AShare the cuff with the roommate without cleaning it
2. BWipe the cuff with plain water and take it to the next room
3. CUse the hallway cuff on every resident in turn
4. DUse equipment that stays in that resident's room

Во время утреннего ухода проживающий с деменцией внезапно ударяет помощника медсестры и кричит. Что должен сделать помощник?

1. AПовысить голос, чтобы проживающий понял, что такое поведение недопустимо
2. BОставить проживающего одного до конца смены, никому не сообщив
3. CОтступить, сохранять спокойствие, обеспечить безопасность проживающего и попробовать позже
4. DКрепко прижать руки проживающего, чтобы завершить уход

A visitor becomes very angry and threatens to hit the nursing assistant. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AStay calm, keep a safe distance with a clear exit and get help
2. BShout back to show that they are not afraid
3. CBlock the door so the visitor cannot leave
4. DStand very close to the visitor and hold their arm to calm them down