Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is stress incontinence?

1. ALeaking urine because the bladder never empties fully
2. BLeaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting
3. CLeaking urine because of a sudden, strong urge to urinate
4. DWetting oneself because of worry and anxiety

What does hemiplegia mean?

1. AParalysis on one side of the body
2. BParalysis of both legs only, below the waist
3. CWeakness of the face only
4. DParalysis of all four limbs

Which sign may point to depression in an older resident?

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

Which team member usually helps a resident relearn daily activities such as dressing and using adapted eating utensils?

1. AThe occupational therapist
2. BThe dietitian
3. CThe pharmacist
4. DThe speech-language pathologist

How many staff are usually needed to use a mechanical (full-body) lift?

1. AOne, because the machine does the lifting
2. BThree or four, one for each corner of the sling
3. CAt least two, according to facility policy
4. DOnly one, as long as the resident is light

Why might an infection be hard to notice in an older resident?

1. AInfections in older adults always cause a very high fever
2. BOlder adults only get infections in the lungs
3. COlder adults have stronger immune systems than younger adults
4. DOlder adults may have little fever and show confusion instead

An older resident who has been in bed for a week develops a cough, a fever and fast breathing. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AKeep her lying flat in bed and give her extra fluids lying down
2. BEncourage her to stay in bed for another week
3. CRecord the signs and wait for them to go away
4. DReport the signs promptly, because they can point to pneumonia

A resident has had hip replacement surgery. Which instruction is commonly part of the care plan?

1. ALet the resident bend forward to pick things up from the floor
2. BKeep the legs tightly together with the knees touching
3. CAvoid crossing the legs and use an abduction pillow if ordered
4. DHave the resident sit in low, soft chairs so that the hip can rest