Vital Signs & Measurements
Nutrition & Hydration
Hodge Podge
Personal Care & Hygiene
Resident Care
New Admission
100
Answer: This vital sign measures heartbeats per minute.
Question: What is pulse?
100
This nutrient builds and repairs body tissue.
What is protein?
100
Answer: This is the first thing you should do before touching a resident.
Question: What is hand hygiene?
100
What does personal care include?
What is bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral care, eating assistance?
100
What is the recommended water temperature for bathing residents?
What is 105–110°F?
100
This is one of the first things the CNA/GNA should do when a new resident arrives.
What is greet the resident warmly and introduce yourself?
200
Name four vital signs.
What are temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure? .
200
Residents should sit in this position while eating.
What is upright / high Fowler’s?
200
Dentures should be stored in this when not in use.
What is cool water (or denture solution)?
200
Why is personal care important for residents?
What is promotes hygiene, comfort, health, and dignity?
200
What is the safest way to shave a male resident on anticoagulants (blood thinners)?
What is use an electric razor?
200
The CNA/GNA should make sure this safety device is within reach after the resident is settled.
What is the call bell / call light?
300
Answer: This device measures oxygen saturation.
Question: What is pulse oximeter?
300
This is recorded for all fluids taken in by the resident.
What is intake?
300
DAILY DOUBLE
Answer: These two identifiers help confirm the correct resident.
Question: What are name and date of birth?
300
What should the CNA do to maintain privacy during personal care?
What is close curtains/doors and cover resident when possible?
300
How should fingernails be trimmed?
What is straight across?
300
Which side should be dressed first, strong or weak?
What is weak side first?
400
Answer: This blood pressure reading is written as top number over bottom number.
Question: What is systolic over diastolic?
400
A diabetic resident may need meals served at this important time.
What is on time / scheduled time?
400
You should always knock and do this before entering a resident’s room.
What is ask permission / announce yourself?
400
How can CNAs promote independence during personal care?
What is encourage residents to do what they can, even if it takes longer?
400
How should a CNA style hair for residents with dementia?
What is simple styles that are easy to manage?
400
DAILY DOUBLE 
Before leaving the room, the CNA/GNA should ensure the bed is in this safe position.
What is the lowest position?
500
Answer: If respirations are abnormal, the CNA/GNA should do this.
Question: What is report to nurse immediately?
500
What is call for help and begin choking procedure?
If a resident begins choking, do this first.
500
This keeps resident information private.
What is confidentiality / HIPAA?
500
What should CNAs do before beginning any personal care task?
What is explain the procedure to the resident?
500
If a resident becomes combative or verbally abusive during bathing or dressing what is the CNA’s best response?
What remains calm, ensure safety, and report to the nurse?
500
The CNA/GNA should report this observation during admission because it may require immediate nursing attention.
What is pain, shortness of breath, confusion, skin breakdown, or distress?
600
Answer: This vital sign should be counted for one full minute if the pulse is irregular.
Question: What is the pulse?
600
Before serving a meal tray, the CNA/GNA should verify this to make sure the resident receives the correct special diet.
What is the resident’s diet order / prescribed diet?
600
If a resident falls, do this first.
What is stay with resident and call for help?
600
Why is infection control critical during personal care?
What is to prevent spread of disease between residents and staff?
600
How should a CNA assist a resident who uses oxygen when getting dressed?
What is avoid tight clothing around chest/neck?
600
During admission, the CNA/GNA should carefully observe and report this nutrition-related issue that may affect meals.
What is difficulty chewing, swallowing, dentures problems, or food allergies/preferences?