Free Ohio CNA (STNA) Exam Flashcards

STNA means State Tested Nursing Assistant. It is Ohio's official title for the nurse aide role commonly called CNA in other states.

Ohio STNA testing is administered by D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster under Ohio Department of Health authority. Use official Headmaster and ODH materials for current testing rules.

Ohio certification requires passing both parts: a knowledge exam and a clinical skills evaluation. Passing only one part is not enough for registry placement.

The local Ohio exam metadata lists a 79-question knowledge exam with a 90-minute time limit. Pace steadily and answer from the nurse aide role.

The Ohio skills evaluation requires 5 assigned skills. Practice every official skill because the tested set is not chosen by the candidate.

A typical Ohio candidate completes an ODH-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program before testing. Training at an unapproved program can delay or block eligibility.

The Ohio Nurse Aide Registry is the official record used to verify active nurse aide status and relevant findings. Employers check registry status before direct-care employment.

Local Ohio metadata says registry validity is 2 years and requires qualifying paid nurse aide work during the 24-month period. Keep employer verification records current.

If the work requirement is not met, the aide may need to retest to regain active status. Confirm the exact reinstatement process with ODH before assuming eligibility to work.

An STNA provides delegated basic care: assist, observe, measure, record, and report. The STNA does not diagnose, prescribe, create care plans, or make independent clinical decisions.

Accept only tasks that are within training, facility policy, the care plan, and licensed-nurse direction. If the task seems unsafe or unclear, stop and ask the nurse.

Sterile procedures, medication decisions, catheter insertion, treatment-order changes, and clinical assessment belong to licensed staff unless a specific lawful policy allows otherwise.

Report resident concerns to the nurse first. If a serious safety issue is not addressed, follow the facility chain of command until the risk is handled.

Report what you see, hear, measure, or smell. Say 'new shortness of breath' or 'red open area,' not a diagnosis or cause unless the nurse has told you to document it.

Objective data are measurable or observable facts, such as pulse, respirations, intake amount, skin color, drainage, swelling, or behavior seen during care.

Subjective data are what the resident reports, such as pain, nausea, dizziness, fear, or feeling cold. Document it as the resident's statement and report changes.

Report sudden confusion, breathing trouble, chest pain, fall, fever, new weakness, bleeding, skin breakdown, severe pain, or a major intake/output change promptly to the nurse.

Take and record vital signs accurately, then report abnormal or changed findings. Do not decide treatment, change oxygen flow, or adjust medications based on the numbers.

Count respirations discreetly after pulse when possible. Telling a resident you are counting breaths can change the breathing pattern and make the result less accurate.

Measure fluids using facility units and record promptly. Report very low output, sudden high output, vomiting, diarrhea, or poor intake because fluid balance can change quickly.

Use a wide base, bend your knees, keep your back neutral, hold the load close, and turn your whole body instead of twisting. Get help for heavy or unsafe moves.

Place the chair close to the bed, lock wheels, move footrests, apply the gait belt as directed, and keep the resident's feet supported before the pivot.

Walk slightly behind and on the resident's weaker side while holding the gait belt. This position helps you support the side most likely to lose balance.

Keep the call light within reach, bed low, pathways clear, footwear secure, brakes locked, and needed items nearby. Report new unsteadiness or repeated attempts to stand alone.

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

PASS means Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side. Use an extinguisher only if trained and the fire is small.

Try safer options first: toileting, pain relief, repositioning, activities, alarms per policy, closer observation, and removing hazards. Restraints require proper authorization and monitoring.

Use Standard Precautions with every resident. Treat blood and body fluids as potentially infectious, clean hands, wear PPE when exposure is likely, and handle contaminated items safely.

Clean hands before and after resident care, after glove removal, after body-fluid contact, before food handling, after toileting, and whenever hands are visibly soiled.

Gloves reduce exposure but do not replace hand hygiene. Change gloves between dirty and clean tasks, and clean hands after removing gloves.

During bathing, perineal care, and cleaning tasks, move from cleaner areas to dirtier areas. This limits the spread of organisms to cleaner skin or supplies.

Hold soiled linens away from your uniform, avoid shaking them, and place them in the correct container. Shaking linens can spread microorganisms.

Keep a urinary drainage bag below bladder level and off the floor. Do not let the drainage spout touch the measuring container or floor.

A resident may refuse care. Do not force the task; listen, keep the resident safe, offer a respectful second approach if appropriate, and report the refusal.

Close the door or curtain, cover the resident as much as possible, expose only the area being cared for, and speak respectfully throughout the task.

Share resident information only with authorized staff for care-related reasons. Avoid hallway conversations, public screens, casual visitor updates, and social media posts.

Protect the resident from immediate danger and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or property misuse right away according to facility and Ohio reporting procedures.

Let residents do safe parts of a task themselves, even if it takes longer. Independence supports strength, dignity, confidence, and accurate care planning.

Use the resident's preferred name, face them, listen without rushing, ask one clear question at a time, and avoid arguing or dismissing feelings.

Reduce background noise, face the resident, speak clearly in a normal tone, check hearing aids if used, and confirm understanding without shouting.

Give time, use simple words, ask yes/no questions when helpful, watch gestures, and avoid finishing sentences unless the resident wants assistance.

Stay calm, validate feelings, remove triggers when possible, and redirect to a safe familiar activity. Arguing about facts often increases distress.

Use scheduled toileting, meaningful activity, safe walking paths, visible cues, and prompt reporting of exit-seeking behavior. Do not leave a high-risk resident unattended.

Report withdrawal, appetite change, sleep change, tearfulness, hopeless statements, loss of interest, or talk of self-harm. Do not assume depression is normal aging.

Some slowing, skin changes, and sensory decline can occur with aging. Sudden confusion, severe pain, major weakness, or rapid decline is not normal aging and should be reported.

Reposition as directed, keep skin clean and dry, smooth linens, protect bony areas, encourage nutrition and fluids per care plan, and report redness or open skin.

Report sudden facial droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty, vision change, severe headache, or confusion immediately. Time-sensitive treatment depends on fast reporting.

Inspect feet during care, keep skin clean and dry, avoid cutting nails unless directed by policy, and report sores, color change, numbness, swelling, or drainage.

Position upright, verify the diet, offer small bites, allow swallowing time, and watch for coughing, choking, pocketing food, fatigue, or sudden intake changes.

Clean from front to back, use a clean area of the washcloth for each stroke, keep the resident covered, and report redness, drainage, odor, or pain.