Ohio CNA (STNA) Exam Flashcards

Q: How many flashcards are in this Ohio CNA (STNA) set?

This set includes 50 original cards covering Ohio STNA logistics and core nurse aide care topics from the local Ohio blueprint.

Q: What does STNA mean in Ohio?

STNA means State Tested Nursing Assistant. Ohio uses STNA as the state title for the nurse aide role commonly called CNA in many other states.

Q: What Ohio CNA exam parts do these cards support?

They support the 79-question knowledge exam and the 5-skill clinical evaluation by reviewing scope, safety, infection control, ADLs, resident rights, communication, data collection, and skills-test habits.

Q: Are these copied from the Ohio question bank?

No. The cards use original wording and focus on durable concepts, workflows, and distinctions rather than reproducing practice-question stems.

Question 1

STNA meaning in Ohio

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Ohio STNA testing authority

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Ohio STNA exam parts

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Ohio knowledge exam format

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Ohio clinical skills evaluation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Ohio NATCEP prerequisite

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Ohio Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Ohio registry work requirement

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Lapsed Ohio registry status

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Core STNA scope

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Delegation rule for STNAs

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Tasks outside STNA scope

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Chain of command

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Observation vs diagnosis

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Objective data

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Subjective data

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

When to report a change

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Vital signs and role limits

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

Counting respirations

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Intake and output

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Body mechanics

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Wheelchair transfer setup

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

Ambulating with a weak side

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

Fall prevention basics

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

RACE fire response

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

PASS extinguisher use

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

Restraint alternatives

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

Standard Precautions

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

Hand hygiene priority

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

Gloves and hand hygiene

Accepted Answer

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

Question 31

Clean-to-dirty sequence

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

Soiled linen handling

Accepted Answer

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

Question 33

Urinary drainage bag position

Accepted Answer

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

Question 34

Resident right to refuse

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 35

Privacy during care

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 36

Confidentiality

Accepted Answer

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

Question 37

Abuse and neglect concern

Accepted Answer

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

Question 38

Promoting independence

Accepted Answer

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

Question 39

Therapeutic communication

Accepted Answer

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

Question 40

Communication with hearing loss

Accepted Answer

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

Question 41

Communication with aphasia

Accepted Answer

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

Question 42

Dementia redirection

Accepted Answer

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

Question 43

Wandering risk

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 44

Depression warning signs

Accepted Answer

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

Question 45

Normal aging vs disease

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 46

Pressure injury prevention

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 47

Stroke warning cues

Accepted Answer

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

Question 48

Diabetes foot care caution

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 49

Feeding assistance safety

Accepted Answer

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

Question 50

Perineal care direction

Accepted Answer

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.

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