护理助理（CNA）知识练习卷（附答案）

What is a hallucination?

1. AForgetting where something was put
2. BMisreading something that is really there, like a coat seen as a person
3. CA false belief that is held even when proof shows it is wrong
4. DSeeing, hearing or feeling something that is not really there

What is a living will?

1. AA daily schedule of care written by the nursing assistant
2. BA document stating which treatments a person wants if they cannot speak for themselves
3. CA document stating how a person's money and property are divided among the family after death
4. DA list of the visitors a resident wants to see each week

What is constipation?

1. AHard, dry stools that are hard to pass or passed less often
2. BBeing unable to control the bladder when coughing or laughing
3. CPassing frequent, loose and watery stools several times a day
4. DHaving stool that is black or contains blood

Before collecting a sputum specimen, what should the resident do?

1. ARinse the mouth with plain water
2. BEat a light breakfast
3. CBrush the teeth with toothpaste and not rinse
4. DRinse the mouth with mouthwash

Which environment is most likely to calm a resident with dementia?

1. AA busy room with music, television and many visitors
2. BA changing schedule so each day is a surprise
3. CA new room each week so the resident does not get bored
4. DA quiet, familiar setting with a regular daily routine

While measuring blood pressure with a stethoscope, which sound gives the systolic reading?

1. AThe first clear sound heard as the cuff deflates
2. BThe sound heard when the cuff is fully inflated
3. CThe loudest sound heard during deflation
4. DThe last sound heard before silence

Four call lights are on at the same time. Which resident should the nursing assistant check first?

1. AThe resident who would like to get dressed for an activity
2. BThe resident who wants help opening her mail
3. CThe resident who says he suddenly cannot catch his breath
4. DThe resident who wants her fingernails trimmed

While a resident is being turned, his indwelling urinary catheter accidentally comes out. What should the nursing assistant do?

1. ALeave it out and mention it at the end of the shift
2. BMake him comfortable and tell the nurse right away
3. CPut the catheter back in carefully
4. DTape the catheter to his leg so it looks in place