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