Hawaii CNA case studies
Hawaii CNA · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Hawaii Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Exam is the competency evaluation a candidate must pass to be placed on Hawaii's nurse aide registry and work as a nursing assistant in long-term care settings. It is administered as a two-part evaluation: a written knowledge test made up of multiple-choice questions and a hands-on clinical skills demonstration in which the candidate performs selected nurse aide procedures while an evaluator observes. The Hawaii CNA case studies are 5 cases and about 3,577 words.
1Dizzy After Breakfast: A Post-Op Hip Resident Who Wants to Walk
Tanaka, 78, is on day 12 of rehabilitation after a right total hip replacement. His orders are weight-bearing as tolerated with a walker, and ambulate 50 feet three times daily with a gait belt.
740 words, about 4 min2Gown Change, an IV Line, and a Red Spot That Does Not Blance
Alvarez, 84, had a left-sided stroke three weeks ago. She has left hemiplegia and an IV running in her left forearm.
712 words, about 4 min3Three Trays Untouched and a Sentence You Cannot Ignore
Okafor, 70, moved into the facility four weeks ago after his wife of 45 years died. His son arranged the admission.
715 words, about 4 min4Sundowning, a Refused Shower, and a Daughter Who Says Make Her
Kim, 88, has mid-stage Alzheimer's disease and lives on the memory care unit. She is usually calm and cooperative with morning care.
708 words, about 4 min5The Locked Nightstand: A Daughter, a Wallet, and a Chapel Service
Delgado, 82, is alert and oriented and lives in a skilled nursing facility after a fall. His daughter holds his durable power of attorney for finances; no court has declared him incapacitated, and his physician has documented that he makes his own decisions.
702 words, about 4 min