Table of Content
Chapter 1: What You Need to Know to Prepare for the Exam Taking the Written Examination Testing Readiness Testing Strategies Answering the Questions Taking the Clinical Skills Test Self-Assessment Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 2: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant Your Role and Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Other Tasks and Duties Job Limitations Personal Qualities The Nursing Assistant as a Member of the Health-Care Team Being a Team Player Communication and Interpersonal Skills Needed for Effective CNA Practice Legal and Ethical Considerations in Practice Resident Rights Ethics Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 3: Promotion of Health and Safety Review of Body Systems Affected by Aging Communicable Diseases and Their Effect on Health Role of the Nursing Assistant to Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases Medical Asepsis Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield, Gowns Sharp Objects Resident Care Equipment Environment Linens Surgical Asepsis Resident Safety Reporting Accidents or Incidents Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 4: Promotion of Function and Health of Residents Personal Care Skills Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Restorative Skills Self-Care and Independence Mobility/Immobility Health Maintenance and Restoration Psychosocial Care Skills Emotional and Mental Health Needs Cultural Needs Spiritual Needs Sexual Needs Data Collection and Reporting Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 5: Specialized Care Physical Problems Vision Impairment Hearing Impairments Speech Impairment Respiratory Problems Cardiovascular Problems Paralysis Digestive and Elimination Problems HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Psychological Problems Confusion Aggressive Residents Dementias The Depressed Resident The Terminally Ill Resident Exam Prep Questions Answer Rationales Chapter 6: Clinical Skills Performance Checklists Handwashing Measuring Body Temperature Oral Temperature Measurement with Electronic Monitor Rectal Temperature Measurement with Electronic Thermometer Axillary Temperature with Electronic Thermometer Tympanic Membrane Temperature with Electronic Thermometer Measuring the Radial and Apical Pulse Radial Pulse Apical Pulse Measuring the Respirations Blood Pressure Partial Bedbath Perineal Care of the Female Resident Nail Care (Fingers and Toes) Mouth (Oral) Care Mouth (Oral) Care: Care of Dentures Dressing Applying Elastic Support Hose Making an Occupied Bed Moving the Resident to the Side of the Bed Supine Position Fowler''s Position Lateral (Side-Lying) Position Sim''s Position Prone Position Orthopneic Position Logrolling the Resident Assisting the Resident to Sit on the Side of the Bed Assisting the Resident to Transfer from the Bed to a Chair or Wheelchair Transferring the Resident from a Bed with a Mechanical Lift Moving the Resident from a Bed to a Stretcher (Gurney) Using a Gait-Transfer Belt to Assist the Resident to Ambulate Passive Range of Motion Exercises Applying Restraints Feeding Offering the Bedpan Performing Ostomy Care Administering a Cleansing Enema Recording Intake and Output (I & O) Measuring and Recording Output from a Urinary Drainage Bag Indwelling Catheter Care Applying a Condom Catheter Collecting Specimens Routine Urine Specimen Clean Catch Urine Specimen Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter Stool Specimen Heimlich Maneuver Isolation Procedures Putting on Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask Removing Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask Practice Exam I Answers to Practice Exam I Practice Exam II Answers to Practice Exam II Appendix A Nursing Assistant Test Cross-Reference Appendix B Nurse Aide Registries Glossary 9780789739346 TOC 9/22/2009
