Робочий аркуш «Знання помічника медсестри (CNA)» з відповідями

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

What does the term dysphagia mean?

1. ADifficulty swallowing
2. BDifficulty breathing
3. CDifficulty speaking
4. DDifficulty seeing

Which change is a normal part of aging?

1. ALoss of bladder control
2. BSevere memory loss and confusion
3. CThe skin becomes thinner and drier
4. DSudden changes in behavior

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

1. AAnswer calmly each time, using the same simple words
2. BTell her to write the answer down and stop asking
3. CIgnore the question until she stops asking
4. DRemind her she has already asked several times

Before turning a resident onto the side, why is the resident first moved toward the nursing assistant's side of the bed?

1. ASo that the resident can reach the call light more easily
2. BSo that the nursing assistant does not need to use a lift sheet to turn
3. CSo that after turning, the resident lies near the middle of the bed
4. DSo that the resident can see out of the window

How is height measured for a resident who cannot stand?

1. ABy estimating from the resident's shoe size
2. BBy asking the resident's family how tall the resident is
3. CBy measuring the resident sitting in a wheelchair
4. DWith a tape measure while the resident lies flat in bed

After a stroke, a resident's left hand is starting to curl into a fist. What is the care plan most likely to include to prevent a contracture?

1. ARange-of-motion exercises and a hand splint or roll as ordered
2. BLeaving the hand alone, because nothing can be done after a stroke
3. CKeeping the hand in a tight fist to rest the muscles
4. DTying the hand to the bed rail with the fingers open

A resident who receives tube feedings takes nothing by mouth. How often does she need mouth care?

1. AOnly when her family comes to visit
2. BNever, because no food or drink goes into her mouth
3. COften, because the mouth gets dry even without eating
4. DOnce a week, at the same time her bed linen is changed