CNA Roles
How frequently should incontinent patients be checked
Medical order to withhold all food and fluids taken orally.
What is NPO
When should daily weights be completed
What is at or before 0600 (or before breakfast)
The minimum amount of time spent on handwashing
What is 2 minutes
This common household item can be used as a disinfectant in a hospital setting.
What is bleach
A CNA should report all the following to the nurse except:
A. Skin is pale and clammy
B. Resident complains of chest pain
C. Pulse is 72 bpm
D. Temperature is 99.8°F in a newborn
What is C: Pulse is 72 bpm
How frequently should vital signs be recorded in patients chart who is in the ICU
What is every hour
A CNA measures a resident’s oral temperature at 100.8°F. What should the CNA do?
What is report it to the nurse
Why are daily weights for those with Heart Failure important?
What is risk for sudden weight gain
This is the term for low blood sugar levels, which can lead to symptoms like dizziness, shaking, or confusion.
What is hypoglycemia?
A CNA notices a patient hasn't touched their food and appears more tired than usual. What should the CNA do?
A. Ignore it and try later
B. Report observations to the nurse
C. Write it down and leave it at the nurse's station
D. Feed the resident without asking
What is B. Report observations to the nurse
Where should you document a discontinued IV
What is the Adult Lines-Devices in the Interactive View
What is the normal respiratory rate for a toddler (1–3 years)?
What is 20–30 breaths/min
Which vital sign change would be most concerning to report in an ICU setting?
A. Pulse 58 bpm
B. Temp 99.4°F
C. BP 118/76
D. RR 8 breaths/min
What is D. RR 8 breaths/min
This is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues
What is edema
Why is proper documentation important for CNAs?
A. It’s optional
B. It helps with the next shift and legal accuracy
C. It allows CNAs to diagnose problems
D. It helps reduce paperwork
What is B. It helps with the next shift and legal accuracy
When documenting care, a CNA should:
A. Use pencil in case something changes
B. Chart only what they think happened
C. Record care immediately after it is provided
D. Document at the end of the shift only
What is C. Record care immediately after it is provided
What is the normal pulse rate for an infant (0–12 months)?
What is 100–160 bpm
If a patient is placed in Airborne Precautions, which of the following should the CNA wear when entering the room?
A. A surgical mask
B. A N95 respirator
C. A gown and gloves
D. A face shield
What is B. A N95 respirator
The recommended position for a patient who has difficulty breathing is called this.
What is Fowlers position
When should ADL Index be completed?
What is daily
What is the normal minimum urine output for a person with strict I & Os (ml/hr)
What is 30 ml/hr
You take a resident's BP and get 160/100 mmHg. What should you do?
What is report it to the nurse immediately
A CNA is caring for a patient with Tuberculosis (TB). What isolation precaution should be followed?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Standard precautions
What is A. Airborne precautions
If a CNA suspects that a patient has had a stroke, they should use the FAST acronym to assess symptoms. What does FAST stand for?
What is Face (drooping), Arms (weakness), Speech (slurred), Time (to call 911)?