Rhode Island CNA case studies
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The Rhode Island Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential is the state's entry-level nursing assistant qualification, administered under the authority of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). It is intended for people who want to work in nursing homes, assisted living, hospitals, home care, and other long-term care settings delivering direct resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Candidates typically complete a state-approved nurse aide training program and then pass a competency evaluation that checks both what they know and what they can safely do with their hands. Exam content is generally organized around three broad areas: physical care skills such as hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and vital signs; psychosocial care skills such as communication, behavior, and resident rights; and the role of the nurse aide, including safety, infection control, documentation, and teamwork. The Rhode Island CNA case studies are 5 cases and about 4,031 words.
1The Tray at 45 Degrees: Feeding a Resident With Dysphagia
Alvarez, 78, had a stroke six weeks ago. He has left-sided weakness, a mechanical soft diet, and nectar-thick liquids only.
749 words, about 4 min2Dizzy on the Edge of the Bed: Orthostatic Symptoms and a Red Heel
Okonkwo, 82, has been in bed for two days with vomiting and diarrhea. She takes furosemide daily and has been drinking very little.
818 words, about 4 min3The Bath at 7:30: Resistance in Memory Care
Doyle, 86, has middle-stage Alzheimer's disease and lives on a locked memory-care unit. He has bathed at 7:30 a.m.
745 words, about 4 min4Nine Days In: Grief, Weight Loss, and a Statement That Must Be Reported
Ferrante, 70, moved in nine days ago, three weeks after her husband of 45 years died. She has lost 4 pounds since admission and eats about a quarter of each tray.
820 words, about 4 min5Three Requests in Ten Minutes: Scope, Falsifying a Record, and a Spot on a Heel
on a 30-bed unit and the aide has 20 minutes left, with two residents still to check. Three things happen in ten minutes.
899 words, about 4 min