Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is a pathogen?

1. AA cleaning solution used to disinfect equipment
2. BA type of protective glove
3. CA microorganism that can cause disease
4. DA medicine that kills bacteria

Which signs are typical of shock?

1. AWarm skin and a very high blood pressure
2. BPale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse
3. CNormal skin color and a steady pulse
4. DRed, hot, dry skin and a slow, strong pulse

Which action keeps a professional boundary with residents?

1. ALending a resident money until payday
2. BAccepting an expensive watch as a gift
3. CKeeping your personal problems and phone number private
4. DInviting a resident to your home for a family dinner on a day off

How should a nursing assistant offer bites when feeding a resident?

1. AIn large spoonfuls, so that the meal is finished before it gets cold
2. BIn small amounts, waiting until each bite is swallowed
3. COnly when the resident opens the mouth wide on command
4. DSeveral bites in a row, followed by a large drink

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

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

A resident with dementia asks the same question many times. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ATell her to write the answer down and stop asking
2. BRemind her she has already asked several times
3. CAnswer calmly each time, using the same simple words
4. DIgnore the question until she stops asking

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

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

A resident has slurred speech and weakness in one arm that go away after about 10 minutes. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AGive the resident a large drink of water
2. BDo nothing more, because the signs have already gone away
3. CReport it right away, as it may be a warning sign of stroke
4. DTell the resident to rest and mention it next week