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Nurse Aide: Definition & Duties

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15 hours of educational videos

192 self-paced lessons

24 practice tests

Expert Contributor: Justine Fritzel

Justine has been a Registered Nurse for 10 years and has a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree.

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Ch 1. The Role of Nurse Aides {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321473].percentComplete}}% complete

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Lesson 1 - Nurse Aide: Definition & Duties Nurse Aide: Definition & Duties	Video Take Quiz
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Lesson 2 - Health Care Provider Staff: Types & Roles Health Care Provider Staff: Types & Roles	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration in Healthcare Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration in Healthcare	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - Understanding the Health Continuum: A Guide for Nurses Understanding the Health Continuum: A Guide for Nurses	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Nursing Process: Purpose and Steps Nursing Process: Purpose and Steps	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - Time Management & Work Prioritization in Nursing Time Management & Work Prioritization in Nursing	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - Goal Setting in Nursing Goal Setting in Nursing	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 8 - Principles of Recording in Nursing Principles of Recording in Nursing	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 9 - Principles of Communication in Nursing Principles of Communication in Nursing	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 10 - Ethics and Values in Nursing Ethics and Values in Nursing	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 11 - What Is Nursing Intervention? - Definition & Examples What Is Nursing Intervention? - Definition & Examples	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 12 - Creating Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP) Creating Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCP)	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 13 - Health Care Planning Process: Function & Member Roles Health Care Planning Process: Function & Member Roles	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 14 - Nurse Aide Registry: Purpose & Components Nurse Aide Registry: Purpose & Components	Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 2. Nursing Communication & Patient Rights {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[198833].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - SBAR in Nursing Communication: Format & Examples SBAR in Nursing Communication: Format & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Communication Between Patients & Health Care Workers Communication Between Patients & Health Care Workers			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How to Analyze Health Care Records How to Analyze Health Care Records			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Ethical Issues & Mental Health: Right to Treatment, Informed Consent & Confidentiality Ethical Issues & Mental Health: Right to Treatment, Informed Consent & Confidentiality			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Ethical Issues in Medicine & Psychology Ethical Issues in Medicine & Psychology			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Understanding Patient Rights & Treatment Decisions Understanding Patient Rights & Treatment Decisions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Withholding & Withdrawing Care: Autonomy & Surrogate Decision Makers Withholding & Withdrawing Care: Autonomy & Surrogate Decision Makers			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Therapeutic Communication: Definition, Goals, Types & Principles Therapeutic Communication: Definition, Goals, Types & Principles			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Nurse-Patient Relationship: Components, Phases & Outcomes The Nurse-Patient Relationship: Components, Phases & Outcomes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Nursing & Patient Education: Purpose, Assumptions & Topics Nursing & Patient Education: Purpose, Assumptions & Topics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Nursing & Patient Education: Principles of Learning Nursing & Patient Education: Principles of Learning			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Nursing & Patient Education: Learning Barriers & Domains Nursing & Patient Education: Learning Barriers & Domains			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Nursing & Patient Education: Strategies for Children Nursing & Patient Education: Strategies for Children			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Nursing & Patient Education: Strategies for Adults Nursing & Patient Education: Strategies for Adults			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Nursing & Patient Education: Patients With Special Needs Nursing & Patient Education: Patients With Special Needs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Patient Discharge Process: Discharge Planning Patient Discharge Process: Discharge Planning			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Patient Discharge Process: Discharge Risk Factors Patient Discharge Process: Discharge Risk Factors			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Patient Discharge Process: Discharge Summary Patient Discharge Process: Discharge Summary			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 4. Safety for Nurses {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321485].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Influences on a Person's Safety: Individual, Environmental, Socioeconomic & Cultural Influences on a Person's Safety: Individual, Environmental, Socioeconomic & Cultural			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - How to Identify Physical & Mechanical Hazards How to Identify Physical & Mechanical Hazards			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How to Identify Ecological Hazards How to Identify Ecological Hazards			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How to Identify Thermal & Radiation Hazards How to Identify Thermal & Radiation Hazards			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Devices Used in Nursing to Promote Safety Devices Used in Nursing to Promote Safety			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 5. Basic Hygiene for Nurses {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321487].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Importance of Good Personal Hygiene for Health Importance of Good Personal Hygiene for Health			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Factors that Influence Personal Hygiene Factors that Influence Personal Hygiene			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Hygiene Agents Used on Skin & Mucous Membranes Hygiene Agents Used on Skin & Mucous Membranes			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 6. Asepsis & Infection Control in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321489].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Basic Principles of Infection Control Basic Principles of Infection Control			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Role of the CDC & OSHA in Standard Precautions Role of the CDC & OSHA in Standard Precautions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Medical Asepsis: Precautions & Case Example Medical Asepsis: Precautions & Case Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Surgical Asepsis: Sterilization & the Surgical Conscience Surgical Asepsis: Sterilization & the Surgical Conscience			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Antiseptics, Disinfectants & Sterilization Antiseptics, Disinfectants & Sterilization			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Aseptic Technique vs. Sterile Technique Aseptic Technique vs. Sterile Technique			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Autoclaves and Moist Heat Sterilization: Use With Surgical Tools Autoclaves and Moist Heat Sterilization: Use With Surgical Tools			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Using Alcohol as a Disinfectant and Antiseptic Using Alcohol as a Disinfectant and Antiseptic			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 7. Patient Injuries & Infections {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321491].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What Is Skin Abrasion? - Definition & Treatment What Is Skin Abrasion? - Definition & Treatment			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Skin Lesion Nomenclature: Bruises, Birthmarks & Burns Skin Lesion Nomenclature: Bruises, Birthmarks & Burns			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Immune System & Immune Response Immune System & Immune Response			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Blood Coagulation and Wound Healing Blood Coagulation and Wound Healing			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Three Phases of Wound Healing The Three Phases of Wound Healing			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Acute Inflammation: Causes, Examples & Impact Acute Inflammation: Causes, Examples & Impact			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Chronic Inflammation: Long Term Consequences Chronic Inflammation: Long Term Consequences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The Inflammatory Response's Effect on the Entire Body The Inflammatory Response's Effect on the Entire Body			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Progress of Disease: Infection to Recovery Progress of Disease: Infection to Recovery			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - The Differences Between Infection and Disease The Differences Between Infection and Disease			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Chain of Infection: Definition & Example Chain of Infection: Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 8. Emergency Situations in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321493].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Choking, Chest Pain & Heart Attack: First Aid Choking, Chest Pain & Heart Attack: First Aid			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Difference Between a Heart Attack & Cardiac Arrest The Difference Between a Heart Attack & Cardiac Arrest			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What Is Dysphagia? - Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment What Is Dysphagia? - Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - General Motility Disorders: Nausea and Vomiting General Motility Disorders: Nausea and Vomiting			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Seizure: Types, Symptoms & Causes Seizure: Types, Symptoms & Causes			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Signs of a Stroke: Acronym & Recognition Signs of a Stroke: Acronym & Recognition			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Stroke & Spine Injuries: First Aid Stroke & Spine Injuries: First Aid			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What Is DKA? - Definition, Symptoms & Treatment What Is DKA? - Definition, Symptoms & Treatment			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What Is Delirium? - Definition, Causes & Treatment What Is Delirium? - Definition, Causes & Treatment			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Terminology for the Levels of Consciousness Terminology for the Levels of Consciousness			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Eye Injuries & Head Trauma: First Aid Eye Injuries & Head Trauma: First Aid			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Bleeding, Puncture Wounds & Fractures: First Aid Bleeding, Puncture Wounds & Fractures: First Aid			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Burns, Heatstroke & Electrical Shock: First Aid Burns, Heatstroke & Electrical Shock: First Aid			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 9. Emergency Care & Procedures {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321495].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Providing Emergency Care: Types & Methods Providing Emergency Care: Types & Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Emergency & Disaster Response Plans in Healthcare Settings Emergency & Disaster Response Plans in Healthcare Settings			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Fire Prevention & Safety in Healthcare Settings Fire Prevention & Safety in Healthcare Settings			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 10. Personal Care in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321501].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Impact of Personal Care & Hygiene Practices on Health Impact of Personal Care & Hygiene Practices on Health			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Assessing a Patient's Hygiene & Personal Care Assessing a Patient's Hygiene & Personal Care			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Types of Personal Care Skills in Nursing Types of Personal Care Skills in Nursing			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Bladder & Urethra Treatment Vocabulary Bladder & Urethra Treatment Vocabulary			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is a Foley Catheter? - Definition & Uses What is a Foley Catheter? - Definition & Uses			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 11. Circulation & Skin Integrity Concerns in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321505].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Human Circulatory System: Parts and Functions The Human Circulatory System: Parts and Functions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is the Function of the Integumentary System? What is the Function of the Integumentary System?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Human Skin: Layers, Function & Structure Human Skin: Layers, Function & Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Circulation & Skin Integrity: Importance, Risk Factors & Examples Circulation & Skin Integrity: Importance, Risk Factors & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - How to Assess Circulation & Skin Integrity How to Assess Circulation & Skin Integrity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Nursing Techniques to Promote Circulation & Skin Integrity Nursing Techniques to Promote Circulation & Skin Integrity			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 12. Nutrition Basics for Nurses {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321513].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is Nutrition? What is Nutrition?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Healthy Diet Planning Guidelines: Nutrients & Food Groups Healthy Diet Planning Guidelines: Nutrients & Food Groups			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Common Nutritional Disturbances Common Nutritional Disturbances			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Factors that Influence Dietary Choices: Gender, Culture & Other Issues Factors that Influence Dietary Choices: Gender, Culture & Other Issues			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Diet Adaptations & Alternative Feeding Methods Diet Adaptations & Alternative Feeding Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Nursing Assessment of Nutritional & Gastrointestinal Status Nursing Assessment of Nutritional & Gastrointestinal Status			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 13. Understanding Fluid & Electrolyte Balance in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321515].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Fluid & Electrolyte Balance in the Body Fluid & Electrolyte Balance in the Body			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances: Manifestations, Causes, Care & Effects Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances: Manifestations, Causes, Care & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Common Intravenous Fluids & Agents for Electrolyte Balance Common Intravenous Fluids & Agents for Electrolyte Balance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Factors Influencing Fluid & Electrolyte Balance Factors Influencing Fluid & Electrolyte Balance			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 14. Understanding Rest & Sleep in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321517].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - States of Consciousness, Self-Awareness & the Unconscious Mind States of Consciousness, Self-Awareness & the Unconscious Mind			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is the Sleep Cycle? - Definition, Stages & Disorders What is the Sleep Cycle? - Definition, Stages & Disorders			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Factors that Influence Rest & Sleep Factors that Influence Rest & Sleep			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Altered States of Consciousness: Meditation & Hypnosis Altered States of Consciousness: Meditation & Hypnosis			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What are Psychoactive Drugs? - Definition, Types & Uses What are Psychoactive Drugs? - Definition, Types & Uses			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 15. Elimination Overview for Nurses {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321519].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Physiological Process in Bowel Elimination The Physiological Process in Bowel Elimination			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Constipation: Definition, Causes & Impaction Constipation: Definition, Causes & Impaction			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Fecal Incontinence: Definition & Causes Fecal Incontinence: Definition & Causes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Flatulence: Definition, Causes & Process Flatulence: Definition, Causes & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Diarrhea: Definition, Types & Causes Diarrhea: Definition, Types & Causes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Factors Influencing Bowel Elimination Factors Influencing Bowel Elimination			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Assessing Bowel Integrity Assessing Bowel Integrity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Assessing Bowel Function Assessing Bowel Function			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Agents Commonly Used to Promote Bowel Elimination Agents Commonly Used to Promote Bowel Elimination			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Nursing Case Study: Bowel Elimination Nursing Case Study: Bowel Elimination			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 16. Assistive Devices & Mobility {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[198893].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Medical Assistive Devices: Types & Examples Medical Assistive Devices: Types & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Non-Pharmacological Comfort Interventions Non-Pharmacological Comfort Interventions			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Nurse's Role in Preserving Skeletal Muscles, Joints, and Bones: Functions & Mechanics Nurse's Role in Preserving Skeletal Muscles, Joints, and Bones: Functions & Mechanics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Body Mechanics Implementation Guidelines Body Mechanics Implementation Guidelines			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Moving, Turning & Ambulation of Patients Moving, Turning & Ambulation of Patients			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Range of Motion Exercises for Patients: Principles & Types Range of Motion Exercises for Patients: Principles & Types			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - How Mobility Affects the Body: Responses & Complications How Mobility Affects the Body: Responses & Complications			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 17. Psychosocial Concerns in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321521].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What Is Psychosocial Health? - Definition, Components & Traits What Is Psychosocial Health? - Definition, Components & Traits			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Definition, Theory & Pyramid Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Definition, Theory & Pyramid			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Social Support and Stress: Emotional vs. Instrumental Support Social Support and Stress: Emotional vs. Instrumental Support			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Improving Psychosocial Health - Factors & Positive Steps Improving Psychosocial Health - Factors & Positive Steps			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Psychosocial Theories of Aging: Activity Theory, Continuity Theory & Disengagement Theory Psychosocial Theories of Aging: Activity Theory, Continuity Theory & Disengagement Theory			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Community-Based Health Care Services for the Elderly Community-Based Health Care Services for the Elderly			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Institutional Care for Older Adults Institutional Care for Older Adults			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 18. Physical Assessment Techniques {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[198857].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Vital Signs: Basic Physical Exam Terminology Vital Signs: Basic Physical Exam Terminology			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Are Vital Signs? - Definition & How to Take Them What Are Vital Signs? - Definition & How to Take Them			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Assessing Pain & Discomfort Levels in Patients Assessing Pain & Discomfort Levels in Patients			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Techniques for Assessing Patient Illness Techniques for Assessing Patient Illness			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Assessing Flexibility: Techniques, Resources & Self-Assessment Assessing Flexibility: Techniques, Resources & Self-Assessment			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Techniques & Resources Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Techniques & Resources			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - What is a Physical Disability? - Definition & Types What is a Physical Disability? - Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Mechanism of Spinal Cord Trauma The Mechanism of Spinal Cord Trauma			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Terminology of Paralysis & Spinal Cord Injuries Terminology of Paralysis & Spinal Cord Injuries			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What are Degenerative Diseases? What are Degenerative Diseases?			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Cerebral Palsy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments Cerebral Palsy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Spina Bifida: Causes, Signs, and Treatment Spina Bifida: Causes, Signs, and Treatment			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Chronic Illness & Physical Disabilities: Effects on Human Development Chronic Illness & Physical Disabilities: Effects on Human Development			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Functional Health & Disability: Definition & Major Issues Functional Health & Disability: Definition & Major Issues			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Caring for Patients with Physical Impairments Caring for Patients with Physical Impairments			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 20. Understanding Pain & Pain Management in Nursing {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[321527].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Pain: Types, Mechanisms, and Treatment Pain: Types, Mechanisms, and Treatment			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Types of Pain: Definitions & Characteristics Types of Pain: Definitions & Characteristics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Gate Control Theory of Pain The Gate Control Theory of Pain			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Factors Affecting Individualized Responses to Pain Factors Affecting Individualized Responses to Pain			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Techniques & Agents Used to Control Pain Techniques & Agents Used to Control Pain			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Fluid Volume Excess: Symptoms & Nursing Interventions Fluid Volume Excess: Symptoms & Nursing Interventions			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 21. Mental Health Concepts {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[144194].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Mental Health Development During Childhood and Adolescence Mental Health Development During Childhood and Adolescence			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Lifespan Development and Vulnerability to Mental Illness Lifespan Development and Vulnerability to Mental Illness			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Psychotic Disorders of the Nervous System Psychotic Disorders of the Nervous System			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Non-Psychotic Disorders of the Nervous System Non-Psychotic Disorders of the Nervous System			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Understanding Stress: Eustress, Distress & Coping Strategies Understanding Stress: Eustress, Distress & Coping Strategies			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What Is Paranoia? - Definition, Symptoms & Causes What Is Paranoia? - Definition, Symptoms & Causes			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Aggression: Origins, Theories & Differences Aggression: Origins, Theories & Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What Is Psychotherapy? - Definition, Types & Approaches What Is Psychotherapy? - Definition, Types & Approaches			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Terminology for Medications That Help Treat Mental Disorders Terminology for Medications That Help Treat Mental Disorders			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Mental Health Counseling: Definition & Techniques Mental Health Counseling: Definition & Techniques			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - What Is Behavior Modification? - Definition, Techniques & Examples What Is Behavior Modification? - Definition, Techniques & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Mental Health: Societal Perspectives Mental Health: Societal Perspectives			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Mental Health Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Mental Health			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Role of Social Service Programs for Mental Health Role of Social Service Programs for Mental Health			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 22. The Aging Process {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[198847].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Physical, Psychological and Emotional Changes in Adults Physical, Psychological and Emotional Changes in Adults			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Health, Fitness, and Sexuality in Late Adulthood Health, Fitness, and Sexuality in Late Adulthood			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Theories of Aging: Rate-of-Living, Cellular & Programmed-Cell-Death Theories of Aging: Rate-of-Living, Cellular & Programmed-Cell-Death			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Health & Illness of the Aging Population: Definition & Trends Health & Illness of the Aging Population: Definition & Trends			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Human Longevity: The Influence of Genetic & Environmental Factors Human Longevity: The Influence of Genetic & Environmental Factors			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Health Care Treatment in Late Adulthood Health Care Treatment in Late Adulthood			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Major Mental Health Concerns in Late Adulthood Major Mental Health Concerns in Late Adulthood			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 23. End of Life Care {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[198871].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What Are the Stages of Dying? - Overview of Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages What Are the Stages of Dying? - Overview of Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Dying with Dignity: Definition & Options Dying with Dignity: Definition & Options			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Modern Hospice Movement: History & Effects The Modern Hospice Movement: History & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Major End-of-Life Issues: Health Care Legal Planning Major End-of-Life Issues: Health Care Legal Planning			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Mourning and Grief: A Cross-Cultural Perspective Mourning and Grief: A Cross-Cultural Perspective			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 24. Arkansas Prometric CNA Test Flashcards {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[542739].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Flashcards - The Role of Nurse Aides			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Nursing Communication & Patient Rights			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Communication in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Safety for Nurses			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Basic Hygiene for Nurses			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Asepsis & Infection Control in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Patient Injuries & Infections			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Emergency Situations in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Personal Care in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Circulation & Skin Integrity Concerns in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Understanding Rest & Sleep in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Elimination Overview for Nurses			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Assistive Devices & Mobility			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Physical Assessment Techniques			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Physical Impairments			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Understanding Pain & Pain Management in Nursing			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Mental Health Concepts			Flashcards
	Flashcards - The Aging Process			Flashcards
	Flashcards - End of Life Care			Flashcards

Course Practice Test

Arkansas Prometric CNA Test: Practice & Study Guide Practice Test

About This Course

Work through this convenient test prep course to get ready for the Arkansas Prometric CNA test. The course's simple lessons and practice quizzes can help you study for the exam and review all of the nursing information you'll be tested on. You can expect to review the following nursing topics:

Nurse's aide roles
Patient rights and communication in nursing
Nursing safety
Basic hygiene, personal care, infection control and asepsis in nursing
Treating patient infections and injuries
Emergency situations, care and procedures in nursing
Skin integrity and circulation concerns
The basics of nutrition, fluids and electrolyte balance
The importance of rest and sleep
Elimination in nursing
Mobility and assistive devices
Psychosocial and mental health concerns for nurses
Physical assessments and impairments
Treating and managing pain
The process of aging and end-of-life care

About the Exam

People who wish to become certified nursing assistants in Arkansas must pass this exam. There are two separate tests you need to complete. The Written (Knowledge) test is made up of 60 multiple-choice questions, and test-takers have 90 minutes to finish it. Test-takers have the option to take this portion of the test as an oral exam, in which questions are delivered via a headset. The Clinical Skills test measures your ability to perform five nursing-related skills. Allotted time for this section depends on the skills assigned. Typically, this section must be completed within 31 and 40 minutes.

Arkansas Prometric CNA Test Preparation & Registration

This course can be completed at any time, and you can use any computer or mobile device to study. Inside the course, you'll find engaging lessons that simplify complex nursing topics. Each lesson comes with a short self-assessment quiz, and each chapter concludes with a comprehensive exam. If you have any questions, simply reach out to our expert nursing instructors. You can also supplement your studying experience with printable lesson transcripts. The course also includes a final examination to help you make sure you're ready to sit for the Arkansas Prometric CNA test.

You can register for the exam on Prometric's official website. Be sure to check eligibility information regarding your most appropriate certification route. You must complete an application form and pay applicable fees in order to complete your test registration.

The Arkansas Prometric CNA test is a registered trademark of Prometric, which is not affiliated with Study.com.

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Practice Tests in this course

Check your knowledge of this course with a 50 to 941 question practice test. Once you take the test, you will receive a detailed exam report complete with your personal statistics and even specific lessons to focus on! Take the practice test now