Missouri CNA study guide
Missouri CNA · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential sits within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, where the "CNA, CMT, LIMA & Insulin Registry" is listed under Licensing & Regulations alongside other professional licensing programs. That registry grouping means nurse assistant certification is handled in the same administrative family as the related medication-technician and insulin-administration registry categories, so candidates should always confirm current requirements directly with DHSS or their approved training program rather than relying on secondhand summaries. The Missouri CNA study guide has 10 sections and about 3,237 words.
01Role of the Nurse Assistant and Basic Nursing Skills
The nurse assistant (NA) performs care that a licensed nurse delegates and then reports the results back. Typical NA tasks include bathing, grooming, mouth care, toileting, feeding, turning and positioning, ambulation and transfers, vital signs, weights, intake and output, and routine specimen collection per facility policy.
327 words, about 2 min02Safety and Emergency Procedures
Most falls happen during toileting, transferring, and ambulation. Keep the bed low and locked, call light and personal items within reach, floor dry and clutter-free, and non-skid footwear on.
339 words, about 2 min03Infection Control
Infection needs a germ, a reservoir, a way out, a way in, and a susceptible host. Hand hygiene breaks that chain more than anything else.
317 words, about 2 min04Resident Rights and Promoting Independence
Federal law (OBRA) guarantees residents dignity, privacy, confidentiality, freedom from abuse and neglect, freedom from unnecessary restraints, choice, self-determination, and the right to refuse care or treatment. Residents keep the right to communicate by phone and mail, to have visitors of their choosing, to practice their religion, to vote, to manage their own money, to keep personal possessions, to review their records, to voice grievances without retaliation, and to have an ombudsman's phone number.
341 words, about 2 min05Communication and Interpersonal Skills
The goal of therapeutic communication is to help the resident express feelings and needs. Use open-ended questions ("Tell me more about that"), active listening, restating, clarifying, silence, and empathy.
318 words, about 2 min06Personal Care and Activities of Daily Living
Gather supplies first, explain the plan, offer choices, and provide privacy throughout. Wash from clean to dirty: eyes first with a clean corner of the cloth moving from inner to outer corner, then face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, back, and finally perineal area.
327 words, about 2 min07Nutrition and Hydration
Know the common diets: regular, mechanical soft, pureed, clear and full liquid, consistent carbohydrate, low sodium, low fat, renal, and thickened liquids for dysphagia. Never add water or thin a thickened liquid, and never give food from home without nurse approval.
306 words, about 2 min08Restorative Care and Mobility
Restorative care means helping residents keep or regain function - doing with them, not for them. Encourage self-feeding, grooming, and dressing, use verbal cues and praise, follow the care plan for range of motion and walking schedules, and report progress or setbacks.
350 words, about 2 min09Mental Health and Social Service Needs
Residents need safety, belonging, esteem, and a sense of control, not just physical care. Watch for changes in mood, appetite, sleep, grooming, and interest in activities; these can signal depression, anxiety, grief, or a medical problem.
285 words, about 1 min10Care of the Cognitively Impaired Resident
Dementia is a progressive decline in memory and thinking that interferes with daily life; Alzheimer's disease is the most common type. Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and other causes exist, and delirium (sudden, fluctuating confusion) is different and urgent.
327 words, about 2 min