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Which of the following is not a typical duty of a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Which of the following is not a typical duty of a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
- Monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare staff
- Interpreting medical test results for diagnosis (correct)
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Administering medication under the supervision of a nurse
What is an important aspect of infection control that CNAs should adhere to?
What is an important aspect of infection control that CNAs should adhere to?
- Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of handwashing
- Properly disposing of used needles and sharp objects in designated containers (correct)
- Wearing gloves only when directly handling bodily fluids
- Reusing disposable gloves if they appear to be clean
Which action by a CNA demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality?
Which action by a CNA demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality?
- Ensuring that patient charts are kept secure and only accessed by authorized personnel (correct)
- Posting about a patient's condition on personal social media accounts
- Sharing patient information over the phone without verifying the recipient's identity
- Discussing patient information with colleagues in the break room
What does the CNA exam consist of?
What does the CNA exam consist of?
How many multiple choice questions are included in the written portion of the CNA exam?
How many multiple choice questions are included in the written portion of the CNA exam?
How long do candidates have to complete the multiple choice questions in the written portion of the CNA exam?
How long do candidates have to complete the multiple choice questions in the written portion of the CNA exam?
In the clinical skills test, how many duties are candidates asked to demonstrate?
In the clinical skills test, how many duties are candidates asked to demonstrate?
Who administers the CNA exam?
Who administers the CNA exam?
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CNA: Not a Typical Duty?
CNA: Not a Typical Duty?
Interpreting medical test results.
Infection Control: Sharp Objects
Infection Control: Sharp Objects
Properly disposing of used needles and sharp objects in designated containers.
Patient Confidentiality
Patient Confidentiality
Ensuring that patient charts are kept secure and only accessed by authorized personnel.
CNA Exam?
CNA Exam?
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CNA Exam: Multiple Choice Questions?
CNA Exam: Multiple Choice Questions?
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CNA Exam: Time for Written Portion?
CNA Exam: Time for Written Portion?
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CNA Exam: Clinical Skills?
CNA Exam: Clinical Skills?
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Who Administers the CNA exam?
Who Administers the CNA exam?
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Study Notes
CNA Duties and Exam Overview
- A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is not responsible for administering medications.
Infection Control
- An important aspect of infection control is proper hand hygiene, which CNAs should adhere to.
Patient Confidentiality
- A CNA demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality by not sharing personal information about patients with others.
CNA Exam Structure
- The CNA exam consists of a written portion and a clinical skills test.
Written Portion
- The written portion of the CNA exam includes multiple choice questions.
- There are 60 multiple choice questions in the written portion of the CNA exam.
- Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the multiple choice questions in the written portion of the CNA exam.
Clinical Skills Test
- In the clinical skills test, candidates are asked to demonstrate 5 duties.
Exam Administration
- The CNA exam is administered by the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP).
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