Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

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

What is Alzheimer's disease?

1. AA short-term confusion that is caused by an infection
2. BA heart disease that reduces blood flow to the body
3. CA worsening brain disease, the most common cause of dementia
4. DA normal part of growing old that affects everyone over 80

What is emesis?

1. APassing gas or loose stool from the bowel
2. BVomiting, or the material that is vomited
3. CHeavy sweating
4. DCoughing up blood from the lungs

In a complete bed bath, which part of the body is usually washed first?

1. AThe perineal area
2. BThe eyes and face
3. CThe back
4. DThe feet

A dying resident's mouth is dry. Which comfort measure is appropriate?

1. ALeaving the mouth alone to avoid disturbing her
2. BFrequent mouth care and moistening the lips
3. CLarge glasses of water every hour
4. DCleaning the mouth only once a day

How is a routine urine specimen usually collected from a resident who uses the toilet?

1. ABy having the resident void into the sink, then pouring it into a cup
2. BScooped from the toilet bowl with a clean cup after the resident flushes
3. CInto a collection "hat" under the toilet seat, then poured into a labeled cup
4. DUrine is taken from the incontinence brief

During morning care, a usually talkative resident is quiet, her face is flushed and her skin feels hot. What should the nursing assistant report?

1. ANothing yet, because she may simply be tired from a poor night's sleep
2. BThat the resident is in a bad mood today and does not want to talk
3. CThat the resident probably has the flu and should stay in her room
4. DHer change in behavior, flushed face, hot skin and temperature if taken

A dying resident no longer wants to eat or drink. Her family urges the nursing assistant to make her eat. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell the family that eating no longer matters and nothing can be done
2. BStop offering any food or drink
3. COffer small amounts if she wants them, never force, and tell the nurse
4. DFeed her the whole meal even if she turns her head away from the spoon