Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

Where are a resident's dentures stored when they are not being worn?

1. ADry in the bedside drawer
2. BWrapped in a paper napkin on the meal tray
3. CIn a labeled denture cup with cool water
4. DIn a cup of hot water to keep them clean

What is the main job of the kidneys?

1. ATo digest food and absorb the nutrients into the blood
2. BTo pump blood around the body
3. CTo carry oxygen into the blood
4. DTo filter waste from the blood and make urine

Why are older adults at higher risk of dehydration?

1. ATheir sense of thirst often decreases
2. BThey need no fluids at night
3. CThey sweat much more than younger adults
4. DTheir kidneys stop making urine

When applying a condom catheter, what is important?

1. AApply it as tightly as possible so that urine cannot leak out
2. BSecure it with regular adhesive tape wrapped around the base
3. CLeave space at the tip and never wrap tape tightly around the penis
4. DLeave the same catheter on for a whole week

How should a portable oxygen cylinder be stored?

1. AUpright and secured in a holder so it cannot fall
2. BLying flat on the floor next to the bed so it cannot tip
3. CNext to a heater to keep it warm
4. DLeaning against the wall without support

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. BExplain the test results that she is likely to receive
3. CListen to her concerns calmly and tell the nurse about her worries
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. AChoose all her clothes for her without asking
2. BOffer a choice between two outfits
3. CTell her she must decide quickly
4. DPut her in a hospital gown for the day

Every afternoon, a resident with dementia becomes restless and agitated. Which plan helps?

1. AGive her strong coffee in the afternoon to keep her alert
2. BTurn off the lights early so she goes to sleep
3. CPlan calm afternoon activities, reduce noise and keep lights on
4. DSchedule her bath and many of her visitors in the late afternoon