1Your Path to CNA Certification
113Toileting and Continence Care
2The Power and Importance of CNA Certification
114Assisting with Toileting Needs
3Career Opportunities and Growth
115Managing Incontinence
4Role in the Healthcare Team
116Use of Assistive Devices
5Setting Realistic and Ambitious Goals
117Expert Insights and Exam Tips
6Exam Eligibility and Application
118Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention
7Educational Requirements and Clinical Hours
119Identifying Pressure Ulcers
8Application Procedures and Deadlines
120Repositioning Schedules
9Study Strategies and Essential Resources
121Skin Assessment Techniques
10Creating a Study Plan
122Mobility and Exercise Assistance
11Balancing Theory and Practical Skills
123Assisting with Movement
12Progress Tracking and Motivation
124Safe Transfer Techniques
13Fundamentals of Nursing Assistant Care
125Use of Assistive Devices (Walkers, Wheelchairs)
14Roles and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
126Range of Motion Exercises
15Scope of Practice: Defining Boundaries for Safe Practice
127Preventing Complications of Immobility: Identifying Signs of Immobility
16Ethical and Legal Considerations
128Patient Safety During Mobility
17Patient Rights and Confidentiality
129Fall Prevention Strategies
18Basic Patient Care Skills
130Emergency Procedures During Mobility
19Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
131Strategies for Maintaining Safety Culture
20Infection Control Basics
132Vital Signs and Monitoring
21The Chain of Infection
133Measuring Vital Signs: An Overview
22Standard Precautions
134Techniques for Temperature Measurement
23Hand Hygiene
135Recognizing Abnormal Findings
24Isolation Precautions
136Recording and Reporting Vital Signs
25Cleaning and Disinfection
137Monitoring Oxygen Saturation
26Safety and Emergency Procedures
138Use of Pulse Oximetry
27Identifying Hazards
139Understanding Oxygen Therapy Basics
28Fire Safety and Disaster Response
140Signs of Respiratory Distress: Recognition and Response
29CPR and First Aid Basics
141Reporting Changes in Patient Condition
30Communication and Interpersonal Skills
142Identifying Significant Changes in Patient Condition
31Effective Communication Techniques
143Effective Communication with the Healthcare Team
32Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
144Documentation of Changes
33Active Listening Skills
145Mental Health and Social Needs
34Impact of Active Listening in Healthcare
146Understanding Mental Health
35Communication with Diverse Populations
147Common Mental Health Disorders
36Patient and Family Interaction
148Behavioral Changes in Elderly or Ill Patients
37Building Trust and Rapport
149Supporting Emotional Needs
38Managing Difficult Behaviors
150Communication with Mentally Ill Patients
39Practical Examples of Difficult Behaviors and Responses
151De-escalation Techniques
40Important Professional Boundaries
152Recognizing Signs of Distress
41Providing Emotional Support
153Maintaining Patient Dignity
42Documentation and Reporting
154Social and Recreational Activities
43Accurate Charting Practices
155Encouraging Social Interaction
44Reporting Changes in Patient Condition
156Importance of Meaningful Activities
45Legal Documentation Requirements
157Supporting Patient Independence
46Legal Standards and Best Practices
158Basic Clinical Skills
47Anatomy and Physiology Basics
159Assisting with Medical Procedures
48Overview of Body Systems
160Collecting Specimens
49Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems
161Assisting with Wound Care
50Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
162Equipment Use and Maintenance
51Digestive and Urinary Systems
163Proper Use of Medical Equipment
52Body Mechanics and Positioning
164Cleaning and Sterilization
53Proper Lifting Techniques
165Reporting Equipment Issues
54Step-by-Step Example: Assisting a Patient to Stand
166Infection Prevention in Clinical Procedures
55Positioning Patients for Comfort and Care
167Aseptic Technique Basics
56Preventing Pressure Injuries
168Handling Contaminated Materials
57Vital Signs Measurement
169Protecting Patients and Self
58Taking Temperature
170End-of-Life Care
59Special Considerations
171Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care
60Documentation of Vital Signs
172Defining Palliative Care
61Mnemonic to Remember Vital Signs Order and Key Points:
173Goals of Care at End of Life
62Infection Control and Safety
174Comfort Measures in End-of-Life Care
63Principles of Infection Control
175Family Support
64Chain of Infection
176Communication at End of Life
65Breaking the Chain of Infection
177Discussing Care Preferences
66Standard Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
178Techniques for Discussing Care Preferences
67Hand Hygiene Techniques
179Supporting Emotional Needs
68Managing Exposure Incidents
180Recognizing Signs of Dying
69Bloodborne Pathogens: Understanding the Risks
181Nursing Assistant’s Role in Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Dying
70Reporting and Post-Exposure Protocols
182Legal and Ethical Considerations
71Environmental Cleaning
183Advance Directives
72Expert Tips and Exam Focus
184Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
73Safe Work Practices
185Legal and Ethical Framework for DNRs
74Equipment Safety
186Patient Advocacy
75Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls
187The Advocate’s Role
76Training and Policy Implementation
188Legal and Regulatory Requirements
77Hazard Communication
189Healthcare Laws Impacting CNAs
78Nutrition and Hydration
190Overview of CNA Legal Accountability
79Basic Nutrition Concepts
191Key Healthcare Laws Affecting CNAs
80Food Groups and Balanced Diets
192State Nurse Practice Acts
81Special Dietary Needs
193Reporting Requirements
82Monitoring Intake and Output
194Reporting Procedures
83Feeding Techniques
195Patient Privacy Laws
84Assisting with Meals
196Core HIPAA Principles Relevant to CNAs
85Feeding Patients with Disabilities
197Certification and Licensure
86Recognizing Swallowing Difficulties
198Understanding Certification and Licensure
87Hydration and Fluid Balance
199Maintaining Certification: Your Ongoing Responsibility
88Importance of Adequate Hydration
200Key Responsibilities for Maintaining Certification
89Identifying Signs of Dehydration
201Renewal Process: Keeping Your Certification Current
90Recording Fluid Intake
202Steps to Ensure Smooth Renewal
91Patient Rights and Ethical Care
203Disciplinary Actions: Consequences of Non-Compliance and Misconduct
92Understanding Patient Rights
204Grounds for Disciplinary Action
93Informed Consent
205Workplace Policies and Procedures
94Privacy and Confidentiality (HIPAA)
206Code of Conduct
95Understanding HIPAA Regulations
207Infection Control Policies
96Respect and Dignity
208Incident Reporting
97Ethical Decision Making
209Practice Exam #1
98Ethical Decision Making
210Detailed Answer Rationales
99The Ethical Decision-Making Process
211Performance Feedback and Scoring Guide
100Handling Ethical Dilemmas
212Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
101Reporting Abuse and Neglect
213Personalized Study Recommendations
102Reporting Procedure
214Practice Exam #2 and Final Review
103Advocating for Patients
215Rapid Topic Quizzes
104Cultural Competency
216Structure of the Quizzes
105Respecting Cultural Differences
217Sample Quiz Topics and Breakdown
106Communication Barriers
218Feedback and Remediation
107Providing Culturally Sensitive Care
219The 3-Tier Reinforcement Strategy
108Assisting with Personal Care
220Exam Day Preparation
109Hygiene and Grooming
221What to Bring and Expect on Exam Day
110Bathing and Oral Care
222Stress Management Techniques
111Hair Care and Nail Care
223After the Exam: What’s Next
112Dressing and Grooming Assistance