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CNA Certification Basics

Core nursing assistant skills, patient care basics, and resident rights tested on the CNA certification exam.

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What does the abbreviation CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
What is the general scope of a CNA's duties?
Basic hands-on care such as hygiene, mobility, and vital signs, under the supervision of a nurse
Can a CNA administer medications?
No, giving medications is outside a CNA's scope of practice
Can a CNA insert or remove a catheter?
No, that task is outside a CNA's scope of practice in most settings
What should a CNA do if asked to perform a task outside their scope of practice?
Refuse the task and report it to the supervising nurse
What is the normal range for adult body temperature (oral)?
About 97.6 to 99.6 degrees F (36.5 to 37.5 degrees C)
What is the normal resting pulse rate range for a healthy adult?
60 to 100 beats per minute
What is the normal respiration rate range for a healthy adult?
12 to 20 breaths per minute
What is considered a normal adult blood pressure reading?
Approximately 120/80 mmHg
Where is a radial pulse taken?
At the wrist, on the thumb side
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
A resident's ability to perform ADLs independently is a measure of what?
Their level of functional independence
A resident's ____ means care tasks like bathing and toileting should be done with doors and curtains closed.
right to privacy
Do residents have the right to refuse treatment or care?
Yes, residents have the right to refuse treatment
What resident right protects personal and medical information from being shared without permission?
The right to confidentiality

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