Certified Nurse Assistant

Tell me about your experience as a CNA. What kinds of patients have you cared for?

What they are checking: Whether their background fits a fast-paced hospital unit.

How do you keep a patient's dignity while helping with bathing or toileting?

What they are checking: Whether they treat patients with respect during personal care.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a nurse or coworker. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they handle conflict respectfully within the care team.

You have several patients needing help at once: one needs the bathroom, one wants water and one's bed alarm is going off. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first, like a fall risk, and tell the nurse when they need help.

You take a patient's vital signs and the blood pressure is much lower than before. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report abnormal findings to the RN right away instead of just charting them.

You also handle some clerical and front desk work on the unit. How do you balance that with patient care?

What they are checking: Whether they can switch between tasks without letting patients wait.

A visitor asks you about another patient's condition. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they protect privacy and confidentiality without being rude.

How do you help a patient move or transfer safely, for them and for you?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe handling techniques and equipment to prevent falls and injuries.

The posting mentions SAFE error prevention habits. Why do small habits like checking a patient's ID matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that routine checks prevent serious mistakes.

How do you make sure your documentation is complete and on time?

What they are checking: Whether they chart accurately, since others rely on their records.