Nevada CNA case studies
Nevada CNA · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Nevada Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential is administered under the authority of the Nevada State Board of Nursing, the state agency whose stated mission is to protect the public's health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation. Candidates pursue certification to work as nursing assistants in long-term care, acute care, home health and community settings; the standing CNA and Medication Aide Advisory Committee that advises the Board on nursing assistant matters includes representatives drawn from exactly those practice areas. The Nevada CNA case studies are 5 cases and about 3,743 words.
1Dizzy on the First Walk After Three Days of Bed Rest
Alvarez, 78, has been on bed rest for three days after a mild stroke. His care plan now reads 'ambulate with standby assist to the bathroom.' At 7:10 a.m.
781 words, about 4 min2Coughing and a Gurgly Voice Four Bites Into the Meal
Chen, 84, had a stroke two weeks ago. She is on a mechanical soft diet with nectar-thick liquids, and her care plan says: feed upright, chin tuck, small bites, check for pocketing.
717 words, about 4 min3The Shower Refusal That Turns Into a Shout
Okafor, 76, has moderate dementia. His care plan says shower on Tuesday and Friday mornings and prefers a male aide when possible.
717 words, about 4 min4'Promise Me You Won't Tell Anyone'
Lindqvist, 81, is alert and oriented. While you help her into her chair she says quietly, 'Don't tell anyone, but my son took $300 from my purse when he visited Sunday.
733 words, about 4 min5A Daughter in the Hall, an Oxygen Order, and a Coworker's Shortcut
and you are assigned nine residents; your coworker has eight and has already left the floor twice to take personal calls. Pruitt's daughter stops you in the hallway.
795 words, about 4 min