Free Idaho CNA Exam Flashcards

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) Bureau of Facility Standards maintains the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry. It is not maintained by the Idaho Board of Nursing.

Idaho uses a Prometric-administered written knowledge test plus a clinical skills demonstration. Both parts must be passed before placement on the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry.

Idaho requires at least 120 approved training hours: 80 classroom or lab hours and 40 supervised clinical hours.

Local Idaho materials state that candidates have a maximum of 3 attempts within 12 months after completing training. After exhausting attempts, the candidate must complete new approved training before retesting.

Renewal requires 8 consecutive paid hours of work as a nurse aide during the 2-year renewal period. Local metadata notes that Idaho does not require CNA CE hours for renewal.

Idaho reciprocity is available to an active out-of-state CNA with no abuse findings when the person resides in Idaho or has a job offer in Idaho.

The CNA observes, measures, documents as required, and reports promptly to the nurse. The CNA does not diagnose, prescribe, or decide treatment.

Tasks are delegated and supervised by licensed nursing staff, such as an RN or LPN, according to the care plan and facility policy.

Politely decline, explain that it is outside CNA scope, and report the request to the nurse or supervisor. Performing out-of-scope care can put the resident and CNA at risk.

SBAR: Situation, Background, Assessment or observations, and Recommendation or follow-up needed. It helps prevent missed information between shifts.

Respect the refusal, offer a reasonable alternative when appropriate, document according to policy, and report the refusal to the nurse.

A cognitively intact resident controls access to their health information. The CNA should not disclose records to family unless proper authorization exists; refer the request to the nurse or records process.

Knock, wait for permission, close the door and curtain, expose only the area being washed or dressed, and keep conversations respectful and private.

It creates risk of loss or allegations of misappropriation. Use the facility's approved valuables process, such as a locked drawer, safe, or administrative envelope.

Report it immediately through the facility chain of command and to the required protective-services process. Idaho materials identify CNAs as mandatory reporters for vulnerable adults.

Start with the face and neck, then upper body, abdomen, legs, back, and perineal area last. This order reduces cross-contamination.

Test it before contact with the resident, commonly using the inside of the wrist or a facility-approved thermometer. Never rely on steam or ask an impaired resident to judge safety.

At minimum, clean the face, hands, underarms, perineal area, and any area causing odor, discomfort, or skin risk.

Clean from front to back with gentle single strokes, using a clean area of cloth or a new wipe each time. This helps prevent urinary tract contamination.

Retract the foreskin gently to clean the glans, then return the foreskin to its normal position. Failing to replace it can restrict circulation.

Handle them over a towel-lined basin or sink with water, brush with denture cleaner, and store them in cool water or denture solution when not worn.

Position the resident side-lying with the head turned so fluid can drain from the mouth. Avoid toothpaste and rinsing that could be aspirated.

Clean gently, dry thoroughly, follow the care plan for any ordered barrier product, and report the finding to the nurse.

Do not massage or scrub. Keep the area clean and dry, relieve pressure per the care plan, and report any redness, warmth, pain, drainage, or skin opening.

Hand hygiene. Gloves do not replace handwashing or hand antisepsis, and hands must be cleaned before and after resident contact and after glove removal.

Use Standard Precautions for every resident, every time. Treat blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as potentially infectious.

Wear gown and gloves when entering or providing care, because contact organisms spread by touch or contaminated surfaces.

Airborne Precautions: negative-pressure room when available, door closed, and an N95 or higher respirator for staff entering the room.

Do not recap it. Place the sharp immediately into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container.

It means interrupting any link needed for disease spread, such as source, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, or susceptible host.

Risk is higher with prior falls, confusion, gait or balance problems, weakness, urinary urgency, sedating medications, and recent condition or medication changes.

Use a controlled descent: widen stance, bend knees, guide the resident to the floor, protect the head, call for help, and do not lift until assessed.

Use a wide base, bend at the knees, keep the back aligned, hold the resident close, avoid twisting, and use leg muscles rather than the back.

Rescue residents in immediate danger, Activate the alarm, Contain the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish if safe or Evacuate.

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side. Use only if the fire is small and you can do so safely.

A restraint is any device or method that restricts a resident's freedom of movement and cannot be removed easily by the resident. It requires proper authorization and alternatives review.

A confused resident leaving unsupervised can be in serious danger. Follow the individual care plan, monitor closely, and start the facility search protocol immediately if the resident is missing.

Normal adult blood pressure is described as systolic below 120 mmHg and diastolic below 80 mmHg. Report readings outside baseline or facility parameters.

Place it over the brachial artery at the inner elbow area, with the cuff positioned correctly on the upper arm.

Count an irregular pulse for a full 60 seconds and report the irregularity to the nurse.

Local Idaho CNA materials list 60-100 beats per minute as the normal adult resting pulse range. Report values outside baseline or ordered parameters.

Local Idaho CNA materials list 12-20 breaths per minute. Count respirations quietly so the resident does not change their breathing pattern.

Report it promptly to the nurse and document according to policy. The CNA does not give medication, apply treatment, or decide the cause.

Restorative care helps residents maintain or regain the highest practical level of function through mobility, range of motion, self-care, and communication support.

Move the joint slowly and gently, support above and below the joint, stay within the care plan, and stop for pain or resistance.

A contracture is permanent shortening of muscles, tendons, or tissues around a joint that limits normal movement. Regular positioning and ROM help prevent it.

Handgrips should align near the resident's wrist crease when standing upright with arms relaxed, allowing slight elbow flexion while holding the walker.

Use a calm voice, short clear sentences, reduced stimulation, and validation such as acknowledging that the resident seems worried.

Watch for withdrawal, loss of interest, sleep or appetite changes, hopeless statements, weight loss, or slowing. Report patterns to the nurse for assessment.

Do not argue or agree with the false belief. Acknowledge the feeling, support safety, reduce stimulation if helpful, and report the change to the nurse.