CNA Exam Review: Indiana - Key Concepts and Q&A
ontent Description:This review covers essential topics for the Indiana
C
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam, including cultural competence,
standard procedures, legal and ethical responsibilities, communication,
infection control, and important medical definitions.
1. What is cultural diversity?
Answer:
. What are the initial steps a CNA should take when starting a procedure
2
with a resident?
Answer:
. Ask the Nurse about the patient or resident.
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2. Knock and introduce yourself, entering with permission.
3. Greet the resident with their preferred name.
4. Identify yourself by name and title.
5. Explain what you are going to do.
6. Gather supplies and check equipment.
7. Provide privacy.
8. Wash hands.
9. Wear gloves as indicated.
, 10. Use proper body mechanics and raise the bed.
. What are the final steps a CNA should take after completing a
3
procedure?
Answer:
. Remove gloves and wash hands.
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2. Ensure comfort and correct body alignment.
3. Lower the bed and side rails as needed.
4. Place the call light and water within reach on the unaffected side.
5. Ask the resident if he/she needs anything else.
6. Say "Thank You."
7. Remove supplies and equipment.
8. Open doors or curtains per preference.
9. Perform a visual safety check.
10. Report anything unusual to the nurse.
11. Document what you did.
4. What are the steps for proper handwashing?
Answer:
. Turn on the faucet.
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2. Adjust water temperature.
3. Angle arms downward and wet hands and wrists.
4. Apply soap and work to a lather.
5. Rub hands for at least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces: palm to
palm, right palm over the left hand interlocking hands and vice versa,
palm to palm with fingers interlaced, backs of fingers to opposing
palms with fingers interlocked.
6. Rotate rubbing of left thumb clasped with the right hand and vice
versa.
7. Perform rotational rubbing backwards and forwards with clasped
fingers of the right hand in the left palm and vice versa. Clean
fingernails.
8. Rinse hands downward from wrist to fingertips.
9. Dry thoroughly with disposable towels.
10. Using towels, turn off the water and dispose of the towels.
, 5. What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Answer:
6. Define "acute."
Answer:
7. What is the role of an Activity Director?
Answer:
8. Who is the Administrator of a facility?
Answer:
9. What is Adult Day Care?
Answer:
10. What is Assisted Living?
Answer:
11. What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?
Answer:
12. What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?
Answer:
13. Define "chronic."
Answer:
14. What is Culture Change in healthcare?
Answer:
15. What is "denial" as a defense mechanism?
Answer:
ontent Description:This review covers essential topics for the Indiana
C
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam, including cultural competence,
standard procedures, legal and ethical responsibilities, communication,
infection control, and important medical definitions.
1. What is cultural diversity?
Answer:
. What are the initial steps a CNA should take when starting a procedure
2
with a resident?
Answer:
. Ask the Nurse about the patient or resident.
1
2. Knock and introduce yourself, entering with permission.
3. Greet the resident with their preferred name.
4. Identify yourself by name and title.
5. Explain what you are going to do.
6. Gather supplies and check equipment.
7. Provide privacy.
8. Wash hands.
9. Wear gloves as indicated.
, 10. Use proper body mechanics and raise the bed.
. What are the final steps a CNA should take after completing a
3
procedure?
Answer:
. Remove gloves and wash hands.
1
2. Ensure comfort and correct body alignment.
3. Lower the bed and side rails as needed.
4. Place the call light and water within reach on the unaffected side.
5. Ask the resident if he/she needs anything else.
6. Say "Thank You."
7. Remove supplies and equipment.
8. Open doors or curtains per preference.
9. Perform a visual safety check.
10. Report anything unusual to the nurse.
11. Document what you did.
4. What are the steps for proper handwashing?
Answer:
. Turn on the faucet.
1
2. Adjust water temperature.
3. Angle arms downward and wet hands and wrists.
4. Apply soap and work to a lather.
5. Rub hands for at least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces: palm to
palm, right palm over the left hand interlocking hands and vice versa,
palm to palm with fingers interlaced, backs of fingers to opposing
palms with fingers interlocked.
6. Rotate rubbing of left thumb clasped with the right hand and vice
versa.
7. Perform rotational rubbing backwards and forwards with clasped
fingers of the right hand in the left palm and vice versa. Clean
fingernails.
8. Rinse hands downward from wrist to fingertips.
9. Dry thoroughly with disposable towels.
10. Using towels, turn off the water and dispose of the towels.
, 5. What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Answer:
6. Define "acute."
Answer:
7. What is the role of an Activity Director?
Answer:
8. Who is the Administrator of a facility?
Answer:
9. What is Adult Day Care?
Answer:
10. What is Assisted Living?
Answer:
11. What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?
Answer:
12. What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?
Answer:
13. Define "chronic."
Answer:
14. What is Culture Change in healthcare?
Answer:
15. What is "denial" as a defense mechanism?
Answer:
