Alabama CNA study guide
Alabama CNA · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Alabama Nurse Aide Competency Examination is the evaluation a candidate must pass to be placed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry, the roster the Alabama Department of Public Health maintains so nursing homes and other long-term care employers can confirm that an aide has completed required training and demonstrated competence. It is intended for people who have finished a state-approved nurse aide training program and want to work as certified nursing assistants in Alabama. The Alabama CNA study guide has 5 sections and about 1,436 words.
01Physical Care and Basic Nursing Skills
Physical care questions test whether you can perform basic nursing skills safely and know when to stop and report. Master hand hygiene and standard precautions first: wash hands before and after resident contact, before gloves and after removing them; gloves do not replace handwashing.
364 words, about 2 min02Psychosocial Care and Mental Health Needs
Psychosocial care is about treating the resident as a whole person. Know Maslow's hierarchy: physical needs and safety come first, but belonging, esteem, and self-actualization still matter.
272 words, about 1 min03Care of the Cognitively Impaired Resident
Dementia is chronic and progressive; Alzheimer's disease is the most common type. Delirium is a sudden change in attention and awareness, often from infection, dehydration, medication, or pain-it is a medical emergency.
294 words, about 1 min04Restorative Care and Rehabilitation
Restorative care helps residents regain or maintain the highest possible function. Rehabilitative care is often more intensive and goal-directed, but the CNA's role is similar: follow the care plan, encourage independence, and report progress.
268 words, about 1 min05Communication, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities
Know resident rights: dignity, privacy, confidentiality, choice, consent, access to records, freedom from abuse and restraints, and the right to refuse care. CNAs do not give medications, obtain informed consent, or make medical decisions.
238 words, about 1 min