Ohio CNA (formerly STNA) case studies
Ohio CNA (formerly STNA) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Ohio nurse aide credential - still widely called the STNA, for State Tested Nurse Aide - is the entry-level license to work in nursing homes, assisted living, hospitals, and home care in Ohio. It is administered through a state-approved competency evaluation process: a candidate completes a state-approved training program, then passes a written or oral knowledge test and a hands-on skills demonstration. The written test samples the full scope of aide practice: resident rights and the aide's role, communication, safety and emergencies, infection control and standard precautions, personal care and hygiene, basic nursing skills and vital signs, nutrition and hydration, elimination, restorative care and body mechanics, and mental health and behavioral support. Skills testing asks you to perform selected procedures exactly as taught, in order, with safe technique and correct hand hygiene. The Ohio CNA (formerly STNA) case studies are 5 cases and about 3,574 words.
1The Daughter Who Wants a Shower-Now
Alonzo Reyes, 82, is on day 3 of rehabilitation after a hip replacement. He is alert and oriented, walks with a walker, and is on fall precautions.
725 words, about 4 min2Found on the Floor at 6:15 a.m.
you are the only aide on your hall when you find Mrs. Nadia Petrov, 78, on the floor beside her bed.
817 words, about 4 min3Three Watery Stools Before 9 a.m.
Dale Whitcomb, 69, came back from the hospital four days ago and has been receiving IV antibiotics. he has had three large, watery, foul-smelling stools in the past hour and reports cramping abdominal pain.
532 words, about 3 min4"The Room Is Swimming"
Edith Kwan, 84, has been in bed for two days with a cold and little appetite. Her medications include lisinopril and furosemide.
854 words, about 4 min5Nectar-Thick Only-and a Pitcher of Ice Water
Harold Simms, 76, had a stroke two weeks ago. He has left-sided weakness and dysphagia; his orders are nectar-thick liquids and mechanical soft foods, and he is to be fed with supervision.
646 words, about 3 min