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1. Med Math Flow Rate for IV

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in General Students

   We are given these problems to do over break and she has not gone over them with us ): So are you saying for problems 1-4, the total volume infused would be the the solution plus the dosage volume? For example, #1 would be 150ml+3.2ml=153.2ml so 153....

2. Med Math Flow Rate for IV

   cocostar posted a topic in General Students

   Please help! I am having a hard time figuring out how to get the volume of infusion (mL) for these problems. What confuses me more is when the instruction says to dilute in _ mL. What are we supposed to be diluting the medication in as in what soluti...

3. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   For the written part, there were a variety of questions. I studied for that part by doing a lot of practice questions which I found online.

4. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   Well..I actually did not pass my skills portion because I was more than 8 mmHg off for the blood pressure. After taking my partner's BP, I asked her what her usual blood pressure was because I got a pretty high BP for her, 140/80 for the first try an...

5. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for the help! Will be taking my test tomorrow and I hope I pass!

6. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm just nervous that I will forget some supplies and will have to keep going back for a certain skill like grabbing more gloves or washcloths. Thanks for the help! Congrats on passing :)

7. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   Yeah I've been practicing on some people here and there, but it's just difficult to work with inanimate supplies/objects. I've been watching the Red Cross videos from Sacramento and yes, I also received a handbook that includes the list of skills and...

8. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for your help! I haven't gotten the chance to actually perform the skills because I do not have the supplies, but I've been watching videos and practicing the steps in my head. I really hope that will suffice and that I will pass!

9. CNA Exam

   cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

   Are we allowed to see how the equipment works beforehand? I've never used a wheelchair before and I do not know how to operate it.

10. CNA Exam

    cocostar posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am taking my CNA test through Red Cross in Southern California in about 2 days. Any tips would be helpful! Are we allowed to familiarize ourselves with the equipments and supplies before we begin the test? I am actually challenging the exam so I ha...

11. CNA Nursing Home Interview

    cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

    I did not do CNA training. I am trying to challenge the exam because I took Fundamentals of Nursing during my 1st semester of nursing school. I'm pretty sure you can find a lot of CNA training around your area. I know Red Cross and Goodwill offers tr...

12. CNA Nursing Home Interview

    cocostar replied to cocostar's topic in CNA/MA

    I am worried because I expected them to ask me more questions and because they did not ask for my resume so they do not know the skills and experience I have.

13. CNA Nursing Home Interview

    cocostar posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I had an interview today and it basically lasted for less than 15 minutes. I was only asked why I wanted to be a CNA and if I had any questions. I was told the qualities the administrator wanted out of a CNA at his facility and was told how he liked ...

14. How to become a CNA in CA while in nursing school

    cocostar replied to ratherberidin's topic in CNA/MA

    Did you ever find out?