A CNA stands for certified nursing assistant. It is a person who has received training to help patients under the close supervision of a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse.
2. Explain how you deal with a patient who is aggressive and resist for medication?
To deal with patient who is aggressive and resist for medication my first approach would be,
☛ I would make patient calm and administer the drug if that didn't work then
☛ I would make sure that he is safe, and I would ask for help
3. Tell me what are the software a CNA will be using during their tenure?
☛ Billing software
☛ Health information medical history databases
☛ GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
☛ Charting software and MS office
4. Explain 1-2 example for negligence CNA can do?
Example of negligence include,
☛ Administering drug without supervision
☛ You place a wrong medication tray that belongs to another patient with the same name
☛ You transfer a patient by yourself even though the care plans states two staff should be present
☛ You give a patient a bath without checking the water temperature first.
5. Tell me what all lateral sliding aid you can use to transfer the patient to bed?
Lateral sliding aid you can use to move patient are,
☛ Draw sheet or transfer cot with handles
☛ Low friction mattress covers
☛ Slide boards
☛ Gurneys with transfer devices
☛ Beds that convert to chairs
6. Tell me what is the meaning of assault and battery in CNA practice?
In CNA practice,
☛ Assault is referred to physical violence or threat to use violence against someone.
☛ Battery is actually referred for physical violence or wrongful touching against someone.
7. Explain what is the best way to deal with the irritant patient?
The best way to deal with irritant patient is,
☛ Talk to them
☛ Inform them of what you will be doing
☛ Be kind and gentle
☛ Always check the room for any hazards or waste
☛ Be courteous and treat them with respect
☛ Be vigilant in monitoring what they are doing at all times of the procedure
8. Explain me how should a CNA must deal resident who has a speech problem?
☛ Knock on the door, call out to the resident by name and begin conversation
☛ keep conversation to the point and brief
☛ Use simple direct questions
☛ Be patient and wait for answers
☛ Use communication tools like Notepads and pens, scrabble tiles, flash cards, pointing, picture boards and maybe charades
☛ Repeat it back to make sure you heard right what is said
9. Tell me while measuring blood pressure what you need to check as a precaution?
As a precaution, while measuring blood pressure, you need to make sure that you don't take a BP on an arm with an IV.
10. Tell me how to apply wrist and ankle restraint?
To apply wrist and ankle restraint,
☛ Pad the bony areas of the restrained area.
☛ The padded portion should be applied at the ankle or wrists correspondingly
☛ The tie of the restraint should be pulled through the corresponding slit
☛ To avoid the tourniquet effect, use a half-bow knot in order to attach the other end to the movable side of the bed
Be careful while removing the restraints, because failing to follow them will be considered negligence.
11. Explain why did you choose your specialty area of nursing?
Whether the area of specialization is ER, Occupational Health, Community Health, ICU or any other, the key to answering interview questions about your nursing career choice is to be very specific about why you chose it. What influenced you in your choice? How did you explore your options? Highlight how your strengths are best utilized in this area and how it suits your personal competencies.
12. What kind of salary do you need as Nursing Supervisor?
This is a loaded question and a nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, that's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
13. Explain me how do you motivate your employees/team members?
The more your employees or team members understand about their jobs and responsibilities the more motivated they are. Show how you ensure each subordinate has clarity about his or her role and responsibilities. Discuss how you set clear, specific and realistic targets that are agreed on rather than dictated. Focus on how you involve employees by asking for suggestions, ideas and feedback.
14. Why do you believe we should hire you as Nursing Supervisor?
This question needs to be carefully answered as it is your opportunity to stick out from the rest of the applicants. You should focus on skills that you have, including those not yet mentioned. Simply responding “because I'm really good” or “I really need a job” isn't going to work. You shouldn't assume the skills of other applicants or their strengths, focus on yourself. Tell the interviewer why you are a good fit for the position, what makes you a good employee, and what you can provide the company. Keep it brief while highlighting achievements.
15. Explain me about a time when you had to implement or introduce a change?
Change is the only thing that is constant, and people, in general, are resistant to it. A working environment is not spared by it either. The question is to test your ability to motivate and influence your team to accept the change and encourage them that it was for the best. Tell the interviewer the extent to which you were able to achieve the desired result by how well you gave support to the ones who were most resistant to change and how well you listened and responded to their concerns throughout the process. Even if the result was not in your favor, don't go off blaming your team but put forth the thought that you performed to the best of your strengths and tried well.
16. Explain me how to become a qualified CNA?
To become a qualified CNA,
1 Complete state approved education program:
☛ Pass state approved education program.
☛ Check local regulations before enrolling since CNA training vary by state
☛ CNA programs last from 4 to 16 weeks
2 Pass state specific examination:
☛ Pass a state-specific examination to be fully certified
☛ Graduates can work up to four months without certification while waiting to take the exam
3 Get your first job:
☛ Certified nurse assistants can only practice under the supervision of licensed nurses
☛ It is illegal to offer their services as independent providers
4 Continue:
☛ Some states mandate CNAs must fulfill education credits each year to maintain their qualifications.
17. Tell me what are all places a CNA can work?
A CNA can work at following places,
☛ Nursing Homes
☛ Home Health Care Agencies
☛ Assisted Living Facilities
☛ Staffing Agencies
☛ Hospitals
☛ Hospices
☛ Doctor Offices/Practice Groups
☛ Day Care Centers and Schools
☛ Medical Clinics
☛ Urgent Care Centers
18. Do you know what are the opportunities a CNA may have?
After few years of experience as CNA, he/she can advance in following fields
☛ LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing)
☛ RN (Registered Nursing)
☛ RN (Neonatal Nurse)
19. Tell me how would you classify a pressure sore?
A pressure sore is classified into 4 stages,
☛ Stage I: stage I pressure sore would appear as a reddened area that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed
☛ Stage II: stage II pressure sore involves a partial breakdown of the upper layer of skin, but does not extend all the way through the
☛ Stage III: stage III and stage IV ulcers extend all the way through the skin
☛ Stage IV: stage IV ulcers extend all the way down to muscles, tendons or bones
20. Explain how a CNA can become LN (Licensed Nurse)?
A CNA can become LN (Licensed Nurse),
☛ Need as many as 200 hours of additional education in some areas like pediatrics, maternal medicine, and gerontology.
☛ Need experience in a hospital, clinic, or private practice that you can use toward your license
☛ Need to pass the national NCLEX-PN exam to work in a hospital setting
21. Tell me how should be a resident in a shower chair should be placed?
A resident in a shower chair should be placed facing the door of the shower stall.
22. Tell me what have you done to improve your knowledge for nursing supervisor in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.
23. Tell me what, according to you, are the most important qualities a supervisor should have?
You can most certainly expect this question to be asked in your interview. Although it is just to ease you into rest of the interview, it is also designed to test how well and how confidently you respond to the question. Skills like planning, organizing, controlling, decision making, communicating, motivating, problem solving, accountability, fairness etc should be your immediate reply. However, the reply shouldn't be too immediate to make the interviewer feel that you may have mugged the answer. Reply with ease!
This is a situational question designed to test your attitude towards difficult situations and it requires you to answer openly, making the best of your communication skills. Tell the interviewer what the mistake was or what the conflict was all about. Make him/her understand that you dealt with the employee in a constructive way and tried to find the root cause of the conflict. Discuss about how you described the mistake to be a learning opportunity for the concerned employee and encouraged him/her to continue to perform at best. Discuss about how opinions and grievances of the team were well attended by you and that the target towards which the team was working on was more important and would end all conflicts if rightly achieved. In short, in spite of a mistake or conflict, you tried to motivate your employee and team to perform at best.
I would assess the list and organize them in order of urgency as per their medical needs.
