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Ohio testing rules & personal qualities of STNAs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Number of times state test may be taken before class must be repeated | 3 |
| Number of years that certificate will allow holder to take state test | 2 yrs |
| Amount of time that you may work as a state-test ready STNA before you must pass the test | 4 months |
| Items to bring to state test | Government issued, non-expired, photo ID and social security card |
| How to dress for state test | Scrubs, hair pulled back, clinical shoes. No coats or hoodies allowed during testing |
| Items that cannot be brought to state test | Cell phone, beepers, blue tooth devices, or any other electronic devices. Also no visitors or pets. |
| How many skills are tested | Handwashing, PPE and 2-4 other skills pulled at random by computer. |
| How many questions are on the written test? | 79 |
| How much time is allowed to perform the skills test? | 35 minutes |
| How much time is allowed to perform the written test? | 90 minutes |
| Ethics | Moral principles or standards of conduct that guide professional practice |
| Burnout | Overwhelming stress at work that causes one to not enjoy the job |
| Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) | This course... The training program for STNAs in Ohio. |
| Policy | Course of action to be followed. Usually includes why and when. |
| Procedure | How to do something. Usually how to follow a policy in a step-by-step manner |
| Scope of Practice | What a healthcare professional is allowed to do legally in their state of practice |
| Healthcare Team | All healthcare professionals working with a particular pt |
| Chain of Command | Line of authority in a facility |
| Job Description | Outline of what will be expected in a job |
| In-Service Program | STNAs working in an Ohio LTCF are required to obtain 1 hr of inservice time every month |
| Empathy | Being able to enter into the feelings of others in a given situation |
| Sympathy | Feeling sorry for another person |