Washington CNA case studies
Washington CNA · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) credential - commonly called a CNA - is a Washington State credential for people who provide direct, hands-on personal care to residents and patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Candidates are typically nursing assistant students completing a state-approved training program, long-term care employees, or people entering health care for the first time. The Washington CNA case studies are 5 cases and about 3,272 words.
1Dressing a Resident With One-Sided Weakness
H is 78 and is three weeks out from a left-hemisphere stroke that left her with right-sided weakness; her left arm and leg are strong. She dresses herself in bed each morning but needs about 25 minutes, and today her breakfast tray arrives in 10 minutes.
647 words, about 3 min2Fluid Restriction and a Thirsty Resident
R is 82, admitted with heart failure on a 1500 mL per day fluid restriction; he also receives a diuretic each morning. At 1945 you total his intake and fluid output record for the day: 1450 mL in, 1600 mL out, with the last void dark amber.
638 words, about 3 min3A Refused Restorative Walk
D is 74, day 5 after surgical repair of a hip fracture. His care plan sets a restorative goal of walking with a walker and gait belt to the bathroom three times daily with one assist.
679 words, about 3 min4Afternoon Agitation and a Daughter at the Door
L is 88 with moderate dementia, admitted three weeks ago. Every afternoon around 1500 he becomes restless, paces the hallway, and refuses his shower; he has refused three days running.
653 words, about 3 min5"Just Give Her the Pill"
You are a nursing assistant on a busy evening shift. A coworker, also a nursing assistant, is behind and asks you to "sign off" on the 1800 repositioning for two residents she has not turned, because the unit clerk is already asking for the flow sheets.
655 words, about 3 min