Read 12 sample cards from the 40-card CNA Written Knowledge foundation collection. Try recalling each answer before checking the explanation.
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US nurse-aide written-knowledge foundations; jurisdiction-neutral pilot, not a practical competency assessment.
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Respect the refusal, explore an acceptable alternative, and tell the nurse what care was declined. Key distinction: Making the room comfortable does not by itself obtain agreement to the refused bath.
Promptly report the specific change, when it began, and how today's observation differs from usual function. Key distinction: Vague wording loses information needed to assess a change.
Remove the used gloves appropriately, perform hand hygiene, then move to the next task or handle clean supplies. Key distinction: Disposable barriers can be contaminated without visible damage.
Stay with the resident and summon the nurse before an unassessed move unless immediate danger requires action. Key distinction: Speaking does not rule out injury, and an unassessed lift can worsen it.
Listen to the concern, clarify its meaning, and communicate relevant needs through the care team. Key distinction: A premature promise may be inaccurate and can close useful discussion.
Ask the supervising nurse for task-specific instruction, appropriate supervision or reassignment before attempting the unfamiliar procedure on the resident. Key distinction: Need and appearance do not establish competence or authorization.
Use a calm approach, look for an unmet need, and report a new or persistent change. Key distinction: Winning an argument does not assess or meet the underlying need.
Check the fluid plan, offer permitted drinks, and record the actual amount consumed in the assigned units. Key distinction: General hydration goals do not override an individual assessed restriction.
Continue the individualized comfort measures and report new symptoms or requested changes in the plan. Key distinction: Comfort-focused care continues meaningful support rather than abandoning basic needs.
Select required PPE before starting the task, based on expected exposure and any posted additional precautions. Key distinction: PPE is selected in anticipation of exposure.
Keep smoking materials and other ignition sources away from the oxygen area and follow the facility fire-safety process. Key distinction: Reducing a setting is not a safe control for smoking near oxygen.
Report the new skin finding to the nurse and follow the existing assessed pressure-relief care instructions. Key distinction: Friction is not a substitute for assessment and pressure management.
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