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Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA

Question 

Proficiency 

Frequency

Specialty areas

Acute Care Hospital

Long Term Care

Rehabilitation Center

Home Health/Private Duty

Hospice

Clinical tasks

Vital signs (Temp, HR, B/P, Respirations)
Manual B/P (using cuff and stethoscope)

Oxygen saturation

Ambulation with 1-2 assist

Ambulation with walker

Turn and reposition q 2 hrs

Fingerstick glucose checks

Indwelling urinary catheter care (Foley)

Empty urinary catheter drainage bag

General review of skin condition

Reporting unusual or concerning information to the nurse

Empty surgical drains (e.g. Jackson Pratt/JP drain)

Calculate and record intake and output values

Application of oxygen via nasal cannula

Proper disposal of soiled linen

Incontinence care (urinary and bowel)

Proper transfer technique (bed to chair, bed to wheelchair, etc.)

Provide privacy during routine care (use of curtain, close door, etc.)

Use of military time in documentation

Perform daily weights

Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum)

Administer enema (under supervision of nurse)

Application and removal of anti-embolic stockings (e.g. TED hose)

Basic Life Support (chest compressions, rescue breathing, etc.)

Therapeutic communication techniques for combative patients/residents

Ostomy care (under supervision of nurse)

Activities of Daily Living

Bed bath

Shower

Bath tub

Perineal care (male and female)

Voiding (urinal, bedpan, bedside commode, toilet)

Grooming (brush/comb hair, shaving, etc.)

Oral care (brush teeth, dentures, etc.)

Application of hearing aids and glasses

Set up of meal tray (opening items, etc.)

Assisting with eating/drinking at meal times

Linen changes (occupied and unoccupied beds)

Passive range of motion exercises

Foot care (as directed by nurse)

Equipment

Vest restraint (e.g. Posey)

CPM machine

Glucometer (please specify brands)

Mechanical lift (e.g. Hoyer)

Gait belt

Call light/bell

Electronic B/P machine

Oxygen saturation monitor

Wrist/ankle restraints

Nasal cannula

Portable O2 tank

Wheelchair

Reclining chair

Various beds (including changing height, using for weight measurement, etc.)

Protective devices (skin protectors for heels, elbows, coccyx, etc.)

Precautions

Aspiration

Bleeding

High risk for falls

Elopement

Suicide

General & Other

Proper body mechanics

Technique to preserve respect and dignity for patient/resident

Introduction of self prior to providing care

Preparing thickened liquids

Various special diets (e.g. diabetic, reduced sodium, pureed, clear liquids, etc.)

Post-mortem care

Age Specific

Infant (birth to 1 year)

Toddler (ages 1-3 years)

Preschooler (ages 4-5 years)

Childhood (ages 6-12 years)

Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)

Young adults (ages 22-39 years)

Adults (ages 40-64 years)

Older adults (ages 65-79 years)

Elderly (ages 80+ years)

Rank each of the following sections on a scale

No experience

Little Experience

High Experience

Master

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