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Chapter 1 What You Need to Know to Prepare for the Exam |
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Taking the Written Examination |
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2 | (6) |
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4 | (2) |
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6 | (1) |
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Taking the Clinical Skills Test |
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12 | (3) |
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Chapter 2 The Roles and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant |
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Your Role and Responsibilities |
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The Nursing Assistant as a Member of the Health-Care Team |
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills Needed for Effective CNA Practice |
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21 | (1) |
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Legal and Ethical Considerations in Practice |
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22 | (1) |
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29 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Promotion of Health and Safety |
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Review of Body Systems Affected by Aging |
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31 | (2) |
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Communicable Diseases and Their Effect on Health |
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33 | (7) |
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Role of the Nursing Assistant to Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield, Gowns |
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Reporting Accidents or Incidents |
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42 | (3) |
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Chapter 4 Promotion of Function and Health of Residents |
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47 | (9) |
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Activities of Daily Living |
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47 | (3) |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (5) |
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56 | (5) |
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Self-Care and Independence |
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57 | (2) |
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Health Maintenance and Restoration |
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59 | (2) |
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61 | (6) |
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Emotional and Mental Health Needs |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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Data Collection and Reporting |
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65 | (2) |
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67 | (2) |
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69 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Specialized Care |
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73 | (14) |
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73 | (1) |
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CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Cram Hearing Impairments |
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74 | (1) |
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75 | (1) |
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76 | (3) |
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79 | (1) |
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80 | (2) |
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Digestive and Elimination Problems |
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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (5) |
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88 | (1) |
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The Terminally III Resident |
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92 | (2) |
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94 | (2) |
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96 | (3) |
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Chapter 6 Clinical Skills Performance Checklist |
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101 | (1) |
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Measuring Body Temperature |
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101 | (3) |
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Oral Temperature Measurement with Electronic Monitor |
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101 | (1) |
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Rectal Temperature Measurement with Electronic Thermometer |
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102 | (1) |
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Axillary Temperature with Electronic Thermometer |
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103 | (1) |
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Tympanic Membrane Temperature with Electronic Thermometer |
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103 | (1) |
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Measuring the Radial and Apical Pulse |
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104 | (1) |
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Measuring the Respirations |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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Perineal Care of the Female Resident |
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108 | (1) |
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Nail Care (Fingers and Toes) |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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Mouth (Oral) Care: Care of Dentures |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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Applying Elastic Support Hose |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (7) |
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Moving the Resident to the Side of the Bed |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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Lateral (Side-Lying) Position |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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Assisting the Resident to Sit on the Side of the Bed |
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118 | (1) |
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Assisting the Resident to Transfer from the Bed to a Chair or Wheelchair |
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119 | (1) |
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Transferring the Resident from a Bed with a Mechanical Lift |
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120 | (1) |
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Moving the Resident from a Bed to a Stretcher (Gurney) |
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121 | (1) |
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Using a Gait-Transfer Belt to Assist the Resident to Ambulate |
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122 | (1) |
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Passive Range of Motion Exercises |
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123 | (1) |
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Monitoring Resident in Restraints |
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124 | (1) |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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Administering a Cleansing Enema |
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126 | (1) |
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Recording Intake and Output (I&O) |
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127 | (1) |
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Measuring and Recording Output from a Urinary Drainage Bag |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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Applying a Condom Catheter |
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129 | (1) |
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129 | (2) |
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130 | (1) |
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Clean Catch Urine Specimen |
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130 | (1) |
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Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (3) |
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Putting on Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask |
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132 | (1) |
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Removing Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask |
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132 | (1) |
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Assisting with Post-Mortem Care |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (16) |
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136 | (15) |
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Answers to Practice Exam I |
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151 | (8) |
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151 | (1) |
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Rationales for Answers to Practice Exam I |
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152 | (7) |
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159 | (16) |
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160 | (15) |
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Answers to Practice Exam II |
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175 | (8) |
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175 | (1) |
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Rationales for Answers to Practice Exam II |
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176 | (7) |
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183 | (16) |
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184 | (15) |
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Answers to Practice Exam III |
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199 | (8) |
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199 | (1) |
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Rationales for Answers to Practice Exam III |
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200 | (7) |
Appendix A Nursing Assistant Test Cross-Reference |
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207 | (2) |
Glossary |
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209 | (10) |
Index |
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