Certified Nursing Assistant Med Surg jobs in Freeport, IL

You take a patient's vitals and the blood pressure is much lower than it was earlier. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recheck and report right away to the RN instead of just writing it down.

Three call lights go on at once. How do you decide which to answer first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize safety needs like a fall risk or bathroom over less urgent requests.

Walk me through how you do a bladder scan and what you report afterward.

What they are checking: Whether they know the procedure the posting names and report results so the nurse can act.

What do you watch for when caring for a patient with a catheter or a drain?

What they are checking: Whether they notice output changes and signs of infection and report them under RN supervision.

You're asked to float to a unit you don't know well. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions and stay within their scope instead of guessing on a new unit.

Tell me about a time a patient was rude or upset with you. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and kind and know when to bring in the nurse.

How do you check a blood glucose, and what number would make you go find the nurse right away?

What they are checking: Whether they know normal ranges and that low or high results need immediate reporting.

You notice expired supplies in the supply room. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of supply duties, since the posting includes stocking and removing expired items.