GNA 10 case studies
GNA 10 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The GNA 10 refers to the written knowledge component of geriatric nursing assistant certification, the credential that states require before an aide may work in a nursing home or long-term care setting. Candidates are typically nursing assistant trainees who have finished a state-approved training program, or experienced aides moving into long-term care. The exam tests whether you can apply basic nursing skills safely and treat residents as people with rights, preferences, and histories. Content is organized into eight domains: basic nursing skills; personal care and activities of daily living; restorative and rehabilitation care; mental health and social service needs; care of cognitively impaired residents; communication and interpersonal skills; resident rights and independence; and safety and emergency procedures. Topics on this exam: Basic Nursing Skills, Personal Care and Activities of Daily Living, Restorative and Rehabilitation Care, Mental Health and Social Service Needs, Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Resident Rights and Independence, and Safety and Emergency Procedures. The GNA 10 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,802 words.
1The Late Shower and the Unsteady Resident
Alvarez is 82 and lives on your unit. Her care plan says: shower on Tuesdays and Fridays, partial bed bath on other days, and stand-by assist with a gait belt for transfers.
668 words, about 3 min2The Confused Resident at the Exit Door
Chen is 78 with moderate dementia. He moved in three weeks ago.
581 words, about 3 min3Refusing the Blood Pressure Check
Okafor is 68 and alert and oriented. She has high blood pressure and takes medication.
500 words, about 3 min4The Resident Who Wants to Walk Alone
Doyle is 74 and had hip replacement surgery five weeks ago. He uses a walker and is supposed to have stand-by assist for walks, according to his restorative plan.
543 words, about 3 min5The Resident Crying After a Phone Call
Grant is 80 and usually cheerful. This afternoon she took a phone call from her son and afterward stayed in her room crying.
510 words, about 3 min