Texas CNA Exam Flashcards

Q: How many flashcards are in this Texas CNA set?

This set includes 50 original cards covering Texas CNA testing and core nurse aide care topics.

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

They support the Written or Oral knowledge test and the Clinical Skills test by reviewing resident rights, infection control, safety, ADLs, measurements, communication, scope, and reporting.

Question 1

Texas CNA certification path

Accepted Answer

A new Texas nurse aide candidate completes approved training, follows the TULIP/Prometric process, passes the Written or Oral knowledge test, passes the Clinical Skills test, and is then placed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry.

Question 2

Texas NATCEP training hours

Accepted Answer

Texas nurse aide training is 100 total hours: 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours. Training prepares the candidate for both knowledge testing and supervised resident-care skills.

Question 3

Texas CNA knowledge test format

Accepted Answer

The Texas CNA Written or Oral knowledge test has 60 multiple-choice questions and a 90-minute time limit. The Oral route also includes an English reading comprehension requirement.

Question 4

Texas CNA Clinical Skills test

Accepted Answer

The Clinical Skills test is hands-on and requires the candidate to perform five assigned skills. Candidates should practice the full official skills list, not only favorite or familiar tasks.

Question 5

Texas CNA attempt limits

Accepted Answer

Texas candidates have three attempts for the Knowledge test and three attempts for the Clinical Skills test within the required 24-month window. If the attempts are used without passing, retraining is required.

Question 6

Texas Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

The Registry is the public record employers use to verify CNA status. Passing training alone is not the same as being listed; registry placement follows successful completion of both required exam components.

Question 7

Resident right to refuse care

Accepted Answer

A resident may refuse care. The CNA should not argue or force the task; the aide should listen, ensure immediate safety, and report the refusal to the nurse.

Question 8

Privacy during personal care

Accepted Answer

Close the door or curtain, expose only the area being washed or dressed, and keep the resident covered as much as possible. Privacy protects dignity and is part of safe, respectful care.

Question 9

Resident choice

Accepted Answer

Residents have the right to make choices about daily routines when those choices are safe and within the care plan. Examples include clothing, grooming preferences, activities, and meal choices.

Question 10

Confidentiality

Accepted Answer

A CNA shares resident information only with staff who need it for care. Do not discuss residents in hallways, elevators, social media posts, or with visitors who are not authorized.

Question 11

Abuse, neglect, and misappropriation

Accepted Answer

Abuse, neglect, and taking or misusing resident property are serious conduct issues. A CNA should protect the resident, report concerns promptly, and never ignore suspected mistreatment.

Question 12

Promoting independence

Accepted Answer

Give only the assistance the resident needs and allow extra time for the resident to do safe parts of the task. Independence supports function, dignity, and confidence.

Question 13

Standard Precautions

Accepted Answer

Standard Precautions apply to every resident. Treat blood and body fluids as potentially infectious, use hand hygiene, wear PPE when exposure is likely, and handle linens and sharps safely.

Question 14

Hand hygiene moments

Accepted Answer

Clean hands before and after resident care, after removing gloves, after contact with body fluids, before handling food, after toileting, and whenever hands are visibly soiled.

Question 15

Gloves do not replace hand hygiene

Accepted Answer

Gloves are a barrier, not a substitute for clean hands. Perform hand hygiene before putting gloves on when needed and after removing them.

Question 16

Clean-to-dirty care sequence

Accepted Answer

When bathing or cleaning, move from cleaner areas to dirtier areas. This reduces the chance of spreading organisms from contaminated areas to cleaner skin.

Question 17

Handling soiled linens

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Catheter drainage bag position

Accepted Answer

Keep a urinary drainage bag below bladder level and off the floor. This supports drainage and reduces contamination risk.

Question 19

Bathing priority

Accepted Answer

During bathing, protect privacy, keep the resident warm, wash gently, dry skin well, and report redness, open areas, bruising, rash, or pain to the nurse.

Question 20

Dressing a weak side

Accepted Answer

When dressing a resident with one-sided weakness, dress the weak side first. When undressing, remove clothing from the strong side first.

Question 21

Feeding assistance

Accepted Answer

Position the resident upright, offer small bites at a safe pace, check swallowing, and encourage independence. Report coughing, choking, pocketing food, or a sudden change in intake.

Question 22

Oral care for an unconscious resident

Accepted Answer

Position the resident on the side with the head turned to allow drainage. This helps reduce aspiration risk during mouth care.

Question 23

Denture care

Accepted Answer

Handle dentures carefully, clean them over a protected sink or basin, and store them in a labeled cup with cool water or approved solution when not in use.

Question 24

Incontinence care

Accepted Answer

Provide prompt perineal care after soiling, dry the skin, apply assigned skin protection if ordered, and report redness or breakdown. Waiting for a routine change time can harm skin.

Question 25

Fall prevention basics

Accepted Answer

Keep the bed low, call light within reach, floor clear, footwear secure, brakes locked, and needed items nearby. Report new weakness, dizziness, or unsafe wandering.

Question 26

Body mechanics

Accepted Answer

Use a wide base of support, bend your knees, keep the load close, avoid twisting, and ask for help or equipment when a transfer is not safe for one person.

Question 27

Gait belt purpose

Accepted Answer

A gait belt helps the CNA guide and steady a resident during transfers or ambulation. It is not used to lift a resident by force or replace needed mechanical assistance.

Question 28

Wheelchair safety

Accepted Answer

Lock wheelchair brakes before transfers, move footrests out of the way, position the chair close to the bed or toilet, and make sure the resident is stable before moving.

Question 29

Fire response priority

Accepted Answer

Protect residents in immediate danger first, activate the alarm, contain the fire by closing doors, and follow the facility plan for evacuation or extinguisher use.

Question 30

Choking response

Accepted Answer

If a resident cannot cough, speak, or breathe, call for help and follow facility emergency procedures. If the resident can cough forcefully, stay with them and get the nurse.

Question 31

Temperature measurement

Accepted Answer

Use the assigned route and device, follow facility policy, and report fever, unusually low temperature, or a reading inconsistent with the resident's condition.

Question 32

Pulse measurement

Accepted Answer

Count the pulse as assigned, note rate and rhythm, and report an irregular, unusually fast, unusually slow, or changed pulse to the nurse.

Question 33

Respiration measurement

Accepted Answer

Observe breathing without telling the resident to control it. Count rate and note difficult, noisy, shallow, or labored breathing, then report abnormal findings.

Question 34

Intake and output

Accepted Answer

Record fluids taken in and fluids eliminated using the facility's measuring method. Report low intake, unusually high or low output, blood, strong odor, or a sudden change.

Question 35

Urinary drainage output

Accepted Answer

Measure urine from the drainage bag using a graduate, avoid contaminating the outlet, empty into the correct container, and report amount and unusual appearance as required.

Question 36

Weight measurement

Accepted Answer

Use the same scale and similar conditions when possible, ensure the resident is safe, and report sudden gains or losses because weight changes can signal fluid or nutrition problems.

Question 37

Therapeutic communication

Accepted Answer

Use a calm tone, face the resident, listen without interrupting, ask one clear question at a time, and respond to feelings without arguing or dismissing concerns.

Question 38

Communicating with hearing loss

Accepted Answer

Approach from the front, reduce background noise, speak clearly, and make sure hearing aids or glasses are available if used. Do not shout unless the resident requests louder speech.

Question 39

Communicating with aphasia

Accepted Answer

Give extra time, use simple choices, watch nonverbal cues, and avoid finishing every sentence for the resident. Aphasia affects language, not necessarily intelligence.

Question 40

Responding to anger

Accepted Answer

Stay calm, keep a safe distance, listen for the concern, and get the nurse if the resident may harm self or others. Do not argue, threaten, or take the behavior personally.

Question 41

CNA scope of practice

Accepted Answer

A CNA provides assigned care, observes, documents, and reports. The CNA does not diagnose, prescribe, change the care plan, give unassigned treatments, or perform licensed nursing tasks.

Question 42

When to ask the nurse

Accepted Answer

Ask the nurse before doing an unfamiliar task, a task outside training, a task not on the assignment, or any care that seems unsafe or inconsistent with the care plan.

Question 43

Delegation and accountability

Accepted Answer

The nurse may delegate appropriate tasks, but the CNA is responsible for performing assigned tasks safely and reporting problems. The CNA should not delegate assigned care to another aide without direction.

Question 44

Medication boundary

Accepted Answer

A CNA does not administer medications unless separately trained and authorized under the applicable role and facility policy. Report medication concerns to the nurse instead of deciding what to give.

Question 45

Objective reporting

Accepted Answer

Report facts: what you saw, heard, measured, smelled, or did. Avoid labels such as lazy or difficult; describe the behavior and the resident's words when relevant.

Question 46

Change in condition

Accepted Answer

Report sudden confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, fall, new weakness, bleeding, fever, severe pain, skin breakdown, or a major change in eating, drinking, urination, or behavior.

Question 47

Documenting care

Accepted Answer

Document after care is provided, use the correct charting method, and record only accurate facts. Never chart care before doing it or alter records to hide a mistake.

Question 48

Dementia communication

Accepted Answer

Use simple words, a calm approach, familiar routines, and redirection. Do not argue about false beliefs; focus on comfort, safety, and the feeling behind the behavior.

Question 49

Wandering risk

Accepted Answer

A wandering resident may need supervision, meaningful activity, clear pathways, and prompt reporting of new patterns. Do not use restraints or locked barriers unless directed by the care plan and facility policy.

Question 50

End-of-life comfort care

Accepted Answer

Provide gentle hygiene, mouth care, positioning, privacy, emotional support, and family respect within the care plan. Report pain, breathing changes, agitation, or family concerns to the nurse.

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