Connecticut CNA Exam Flashcards

Q: How many flashcards are in this set?

This set includes 50 original cards covering Connecticut CNA testing logistics and core nurse aide care topics such as resident rights, infection control, ADLs, safety, vital signs, communication, scope, and reporting.

Q: What makes Connecticut CNA requirements different from other states?

Connecticut requires at least 100 training hours, more than the federal 75-hour minimum. The exam is delivered by Prometric for the Department of Public Health (DPH), which maintains the Nurse Aide Registry, uses the MOLST form for end-of-life orders, and sets a 24-hour facility reporting window for suspected abuse.

Question 1

Who oversees and who delivers the Connecticut CNA exam?

Accepted Answer

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) regulates nurse aide certification, and Prometric delivers the competency exam on the DPH's behalf. Note that the DPH (not a Board of Nursing) keeps the registry.

Question 2

Connecticut nurse aide training hours

Accepted Answer

Connecticut requires at least 100 hours of DPH-approved training, which is 25 hours above the federal 75-hour minimum. It includes classroom or lab instruction plus supervised clinical practice in a facility.

Question 3

Connecticut written knowledge test format

Accepted Answer

The written test has 60 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute limit. An oral version is available for candidates who need it. You must pass the knowledge test and the skills test to be listed.

Question 4

Connecticut clinical skills evaluation

Accepted Answer

Candidates perform five assigned skills scored against standardized checklists. Hand hygiene is always one of them; the other four are selected from the official skills list, so practice every skill.

Question 5

Why is hand hygiene special on the CT skills test?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene is mandatory on every Connecticut skills evaluation, not optional or random. A candidate who fails the hand-hygiene step typically fails the whole skills test, so it must be performed correctly.

Question 6

Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry placement

Accepted Answer

After both parts are passed, Prometric reports results to the DPH and your name is added to the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry. Finishing training alone does not place you on the registry.

Question 7

Connecticut CNA certification period

Accepted Answer

Connecticut certification lasts 24 months (2 years). You must keep your registry status active to keep working as a nurse aide in the state.

Question 8

Connecticut CNA renewal requirement

Accepted Answer

To renew every 24 months you verify at least 8 paid hours of nursing or nursing-related work during that period. Connecticut charges no fee to renew an active certification.

Question 9

Testing window after CT training

Accepted Answer

Testing must be completed within 24 months of finishing the approved training program. Waiting too long can mean repeating training before you are allowed to test.

Question 10

Connecticut CNA exam fee

Accepted Answer

The combined Connecticut competency exam fee is $118 for the written and skills tests together. Candidates schedule and pay through Prometric.

Question 11

Connecticut partial retake rule

Accepted Answer

If you pass one part but fail the other, you retake only the failed part, not both. Retakes are rescheduled through Prometric.

Question 12

Resident right to refuse care

Accepted Answer

A resident may refuse any care. The CNA does not force or argue; ensure immediate safety, respect the choice, and report the refusal to the nurse so the care plan can be adjusted.

Question 13

Privacy during personal care

Accepted Answer

Close the door or privacy curtain, expose only the body part being cared for, and keep the resident covered otherwise. Privacy protects dignity and is part of every personal-care task.

Question 14

OBRA residents' rights

Accepted Answer

Federal OBRA 1987 guarantees dignity, self-determination, privacy and confidentiality, freedom from abuse and unnecessary restraints, and the right to refuse care and voice grievances. These rights frame all CNA care.

Question 15

Confidentiality and HIPAA in daily care

Accepted Answer

Share resident information only with staff who need it for care. Do not discuss residents in hallways, elevators, on social media, or with unauthorized visitors, even if you use no names.

Question 16

What is a MOLST form in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Connecticut uses MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment), its version of POLST. A MOLST is a physician-signed medical order for CPR, hospitalization, and other end-of-life choices, and the CNA must honor it like any order.

Question 17

Promoting independence and dignity

Accepted Answer

Give only the help a resident actually needs and allow extra time for the parts they can safely do themselves. Doing everything for a capable resident reduces function and self-esteem.

Question 18

Restraint use and resident freedom

Accepted Answer

Physical or chemical restraints require a physician order and are a last resort, never used for staff convenience or discipline. CNAs use the least restrictive approach and monitor and reposition any restrained resident frequently.

Question 19

Standard precautions

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions apply to every resident, every time. Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious: perform hand hygiene, wear PPE when exposure is likely, and handle linens and sharps safely.

Question 20

When alcohol gel is not enough

Accepted Answer

Use soap and water, not alcohol-based hand rub, for visibly soiled hands and for spore-forming organisms such as C. diff and for norovirus. Alcohol gel does not reliably kill those.

Question 21

Matching precautions to the organism

Accepted Answer

Use contact precautions for MRSA and C. diff, droplet precautions for influenza and pertussis, and airborne precautions with an N95 for tuberculosis. PPE choice follows how the organism spreads.

Question 22

Gloves do not replace hand hygiene

Accepted Answer

Gloves are a barrier, not a substitute for clean hands. Perform hand hygiene before applying gloves when indicated and immediately after removing them, since hands can be contaminated during removal.

Question 23

Correct order for donning and doffing PPE

Accepted Answer

Put on PPE as gown, mask, goggles, then gloves. Remove it as gloves, goggles, gown, then mask, performing hand hygiene afterward. Gloves come off first because they are the most contaminated.

Question 24

Handling soiled linens

Accepted Answer

Hold soiled linens away from your uniform, never shake them, and roll dirty surfaces inward before bagging in the correct container. Shaking linens releases microorganisms into the air.

Question 25

Catheter and drainage bag position

Accepted Answer

Keep a urinary drainage bag below bladder level and off the floor, with tubing free of kinks. Below-bladder placement promotes drainage and prevents backflow that can cause infection.

Question 26

Bathing observations to report

Accepted Answer

While bathing, protect privacy, keep the resident warm, wash and dry gently, and inspect the skin. Report redness, open areas, bruising, rashes, swelling, or pain to the nurse.

Question 27

Dressing a resident with one-sided weakness

Accepted Answer

Dress the weak (affected) side first and undress the strong side first. This avoids forcing the weak limb through a sleeve and protects the joint and skin.

Question 28

Oral care for an unconscious resident

Accepted Answer

Turn the resident's head to the side so fluid drains out of the mouth, and use only a small amount of moisture. Side positioning lowers the risk of aspiration during mouth care.

Question 29

Denture handling and storage

Accepted Answer

Clean dentures over a towel or a basin of water to cushion a drop, and store them in a labeled cup with cool water or approved solution. Hot water can warp them.

Question 30

Perineal care direction

Accepted Answer

Clean the perineal area front to back, away from the urethra, using a clean section of cloth for each stroke. This prevents moving organisms from the rectal area toward the urinary opening.

Question 31

Incontinence and skin protection

Accepted Answer

Provide prompt perineal care after each episode, dry thoroughly, and apply ordered barrier cream. Leaving skin wet until a scheduled change time leads to breakdown.

Question 32

Safe feeding technique

Accepted Answer

Sit the resident upright, offer small bites at the resident's pace, alternate solids and liquids, and verify each mouthful is swallowed. Report coughing, choking, pocketing food, or reduced intake.

Question 33

Aspiration risk and positioning

Accepted Answer

Keep a resident upright during meals and for at least 30 minutes afterward. Feeding someone lying flat or rushing bites raises aspiration risk, which can cause pneumonia.

Question 34

Recording intake and output (I&O)

Accepted Answer

Record fluids taken in and urine or other fluids put out using the facility's measures in milliliters. Report low intake, very high or low output, or unusual color or odor to the nurse.

Question 35

Encouraging hydration

Accepted Answer

Offer fluids often and keep water within reach unless the resident is on a fluid restriction. Watch for dry mouth, dark urine, and confusion, which can signal dehydration in older adults.

Question 36

Body mechanics for the CNA

Accepted Answer

Keep a wide base of support, bend your knees not your back, hold the load close, push rather than lift, and never twist. Get help or equipment when a move is unsafe alone.

Question 37

Gait belt purpose and limits

Accepted Answer

A gait belt is used to steady and guide a resident during transfers or walking. It is not used to drag or lift a resident and does not replace a mechanical lift when one is ordered.

Question 38

Transfer toward the strong side

Accepted Answer

Position the wheelchair or chair on the resident's strong side and transfer toward it, with brakes locked and footrests moved. Moving toward the stronger side gives the resident more support and control.

Question 39

Fall prevention basics

Accepted Answer

Keep the bed low and locked, call light and personal items within reach, floor clear and dry, and non-slip footwear on. Report new dizziness, weakness, or unsafe wandering.

Question 40

Fire response: RACE and PASS

Accepted Answer

In a fire, follow RACE: Rescue anyone in danger, Activate the alarm, Contain it by closing doors, then Extinguish or Evacuate. For an extinguisher use PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Question 41

Normal adult vital sign ranges

Accepted Answer

Typical adult ranges are temperature about 97.6 to 99.6 F, pulse 60 to 100, respirations 12 to 20, and blood pressure around 90/60 to 120/80. Report readings outside these to the nurse.

Question 42

Counting respirations correctly

Accepted Answer

Count respirations without telling the resident, often right after the pulse, so breathing stays natural. Note rate plus any noisy, shallow, or labored breathing.

Question 43

Reporting an abnormal pulse

Accepted Answer

Note rate, rhythm, and strength. Report a pulse that is irregular, very fast, very slow, or a clear change from the resident's usual, since it can signal a new problem.

Question 44

Weight changes worth reporting

Accepted Answer

Weigh on the same scale under similar conditions when possible. Report sudden gains or losses, because rapid weight change can signal fluid retention, dehydration, or poor nutrition.

Question 45

Therapeutic communication

Accepted Answer

Face the resident, use a calm tone, listen without interrupting, ask one clear question at a time, and respond to feelings. Avoid arguing, rushing, or giving false reassurance.

Question 46

Communicating during dementia care

Accepted Answer

Use short simple sentences, a calm approach, familiar routines, and redirection. Do not argue with false beliefs; respond to the feeling behind the behavior and keep the resident safe.

Question 47

Range-of-motion (ROM) exercises

Accepted Answer

ROM moves each joint through its normal range to prevent stiffness and contractures. Move slowly, support the joint above and below, stop at the point of resistance or pain, and never force a joint.

Question 48

CNA scope of practice

Accepted Answer

A CNA gives assigned care, observes, documents, and reports. A CNA does not assess or diagnose, give medications unless separately certified, change the care plan, or perform sterile or licensed nursing tasks.

Question 49

Objective vs. subjective reporting

Accepted Answer

Report objective facts you observed or measured and the resident's own words, not labels like 'difficult' or your guesses. Promptly report any change in condition such as confusion, chest pain, or a fall.

Question 50

Connecticut abuse and neglect reporting

Accepted Answer

CNAs are mandatory reporters and must report suspected, not just confirmed, abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the nurse immediately. In Connecticut, facilities report allegations to the DPH within 24 hours, and a substantiated finding bars you from the registry.

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