CNA skills portion important things to remember

How long should you wash your hands for?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

What does your opening consist of?

• Say your name and title (CNA)

• Raise the bed

• Get supplies

• Say what you are there to do and get their consent

How should you dry your hands?

• From fingertips to wrist

• From wrist to fingertips

• With a paper towel only

• By shaking them vigorously

Which two skills require a hand wipe?

• Feeding a resident (before) and putting a resident on a bed pan (after)

• Administering medication (before) and taking vital signs (after)

• Bathing a resident (before) and changing bed linens (after)

• Assisting with mobility (before) and serving meals (after)

When applying a gait belt how do you check the tightness?

• 2 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient

• 4 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient

• 1 finger should fit flat between the belt and the patient

• 3 fingers should fit flat between the belt and the patient

Which skills require a clothing protector?

• Feeding a resident

• Denture care

• Mouth care

• Bathing a resident

When ambulating with a resident what side should you stand on?

• The strong side

• The weak side

• The front side

• The back side

How often should you offer the resident a sip of liquid while you are feeding them?

• Every couple of bites

• Once every meal

• Only if they ask for it

• Every hour

When providing catheter care how should you clean the catheter?

• Wipe from the tip of the catheter to the body using a circular motion.

• Anchor the tubing making sure not to tug on it, and wipe starting close to the body then move downward using 4 leaves.

• Use a single wipe and clean the entire length of the catheter in one motion.

• Soak the catheter in antiseptic solution before cleaning.

How are you going to explain flexion/extension of the elbow?

• We are going to move your arm like you are flexing your muscles

• We will keep your arm straight and still

• We will rotate your arm in a circular motion

• We will lift your arm above your head