Texas CNA study guide
Texas CNA · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Texas Nurse Aide (CNA) Competency Examination is the assessment a candidate must pass to be listed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry and to work as a nursing assistant in long-term care settings such as nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home and community-based care programs. It is intended for people who have completed a state-approved nurse aide training program, as well as for candidates who qualify to challenge the exam on the basis of other approved health care training or experience. The Texas CNA study guide has 5 sections and about 1,760 words.
01Role of the Nurse Aide
Most questions in this domain come down to one idea: the nurse aide performs basic, direct care and reports; the licensed nurse assesses, plans, evaluates, and delegates. You may accept a task only if it is part of your approved training, listed in your job description, and delegated by the nurse who supervises you.
350 words, about 2 min02Promotion of Safety
Standard precautions apply to every resident, every time: treat blood, body fluids, secretions, and non-intact skin as potentially infectious. Wash with soap and water when hands are visibly soiled, before eating, and after toileting; alcohol-based rub is acceptable otherwise.
341 words, about 2 min03Promotion of Function and Health of Residents
Restorative care means helping residents do what they can for themselves for as long as they can. Doing everything for a resident feels kind but leads to weakness, contractures, and depression.
329 words, about 2 min04Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide
Provide privacy, explain each step, keep the resident covered, and work from clean to dirty. In a bed bath, wash the face with water only, clean the eyes from inner to outer corner, and save the perineal area for last.
365 words, about 2 min05Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health
Most changes in condition are first noticed during routine care. Report immediately - not at the end of the shift - any sudden confusion, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, decreased urine output, refusal to eat or drink, new skin breakdown, or change in mobility.
375 words, about 2 min