Знания помощника медсестры (CNA): лист заданий с ответами

What is muscle atrophy?

1. AGrowth of a muscle in size and strength from extra exercise
2. BWasting or shrinking of a muscle from lack of use
3. CSwelling of a muscle after an injury
4. DSudden tightening of a muscle

What is stress incontinence?

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

What does the abbreviation "ac" mean?

1. ABefore meals
2. BAs needed
3. CAt bedtime
4. DAfter meals

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. BIgnore the question until she stops asking
3. CAnswer calmly each time, using the same simple words
4. DRemind her she has already asked several times

After abdominal surgery, a resident must cough and breathe deeply. How can the nursing assistant help?

1. AHave the resident hold a pillow firmly over the incision
2. BPress hard on the resident's abdomen during the cough
3. CHave the resident lie flat while coughing
4. DTell the resident to cough as little as possible to protect it

During a warm soak, the resident's skin becomes very red and she says it burns. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. AContinue because redness shows it is working
2. BAdd cold water and continue the soak
3. CCover the area with a towel and continue
4. DStop the treatment and report it to the nurse

A resident cuts her arm and it is bleeding heavily. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALet the wound bleed to clean out germs
2. BWash the wound under running water until the bleeding stops
3. CWrap a tight cord around the arm and leave to get the nurse
4. DPut on gloves, press firmly on the wound and call for help

A resident at high risk for falls keeps trying to get up alone at night to use the bathroom. Which plan is most helpful?

1. ARaise the bed to its highest position at night
2. BOffer toileting on a regular schedule, including before bed
3. CTie the resident to the bed with a sheet at night
4. DKeep the room completely dark so the resident sleeps through the night