California CNA case studies
California CNA · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential is the state certification a nursing assistant needs to work in California's nursing facilities and long-term care settings. Candidates generally complete a state-approved training program and then pass a competency evaluation that pairs a written knowledge test with a hands-on skills demonstration before being listed on the certification registry. Our study material is organized around the eight working domains of CNA practice: basic nursing skills, personal care skills, resident rights, safety and emergency procedures, infection control, nutrition and hydration, mental health and social service needs, and communication and interpersonal skills. Every question is written to be self-contained, with a short rationale so you learn the reasoning, not just the answer. The California CNA case studies are 5 cases and about 4,781 words.
1First Time Out of Bed After Nine Days of Bed Rest
Alvarez is 78 and has been on bed rest for nine days while recovering from pneumonia. He is alert and oriented, has no history of falls, and takes a blood pressure medication each morning.
874 words, about 4 min2Six Days of Refused Showers and a Daughter Who Is Watching
Kaur is 84, has moderate dementia, and has refused her scheduled shower six days in a row. Her roommate is still asleep behind the curtain.
953 words, about 5 min3Unwitnessed Fall in a Resident on Warfarin
you hear the bed alarm and find Mr. Boone, 81, lying on his left side on the floor mat beside his bed.
1,010 words, about 5 min4C. difficile, a Shared Room, and a Family Member in the Hall
The lab report on the chart says Mrs. Nguyen, 69, has a positive C.
1,003 words, about 5 min5Thickened Liquids, a Wet Voice, and a Daughter with a Water Bottle
Okafor is 76, three weeks after a stroke, and is on nectar-thick liquids and minced/moist solids after a swallowing study. He has lost 6 pounds in three weeks, from 158 to 152.
941 words, about 5 min