North Carolina CNA study guide
North Carolina CNA · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The North Carolina Nurse Aide I credential - commonly called the NC CNA - is the state-level qualification that allows a person to provide direct basic care to residents and patients in nursing homes, hospitals, home care, and other licensed settings. Candidates typically complete a state-approved nurse aide training program and then pass a competency evaluation before being listed as a Nurse Aide I. The North Carolina CNA study guide has 5 sections and about 2,212 words.
01Personal Care and Activities of Daily Living
Activities of daily living (ADLs) are the self-care tasks a resident performs every day: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, eating, and moving about. Your job is to help residents do these for themselves whenever possible, not to do them for the resident.
312 words, about 2 min02Safety, Infection Control, and Emergency Care
Most safety questions ask you to spot a hazard before it causes harm. Keep the bed in the lowest position with wheels locked, use side rails only as the resident needs (rails used for turning or mobility are not restraints), keep the call light within reach, and clear the floor.
626 words, about 3 min03Basic Nursing Skills and Vital Signs
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pain, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and intake and output. Know adult norms: oral temperature about 97.6–99.6 degrees F, pulse 60–100 beats per minute, respirations 12–20 per minute, blood pressure around 120/80 at rest.
296 words, about 1 min04Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You are the resident's main link to the care team. Speak in plain language, use the resident's preferred name, introduce yourself, and explain what you are about to do before you touch anyone.
311 words, about 2 min05Role of the Nurse Aide, Resident Rights, and Legal/Ethical Issues
A nurse aide provides basic care delegated by a licensed nurse. You do not assess, diagnose, give medications (outside a few approved training programs), perform sterile procedures, or teach.
667 words, about 3 min