NC Nurse Aide Skills Questions with Correct
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Hand Hygiene (Hand Washing)
Lathers all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers producing friction, for at least 20 seconds,
keeping hands lower than the elbows and fingertips down
Rinse all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers, keeping hands lower than the elbows and
fingertips down.
Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking
Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking, if present, is over heel and
opening in the toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area; if using a mannequin,
candidate may state stocking needs to be wrinkle-free
Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt
Before assisting to stand, client is wearing non-skid shoes/footwear
Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on the floor
Assists with use of bedpan
Raise/lower height of bed and head of bed when necessary
Cleans Upper or Lower Denture
Bottom of sink is lined and moderate temperature water is used
Counts and Records Radial Pulse
Records pulse rate within plus or minus 4 beats of evaluator's reading
Answers
Hand Hygiene (Hand Washing)
Lathers all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers producing friction, for at least 20 seconds,
keeping hands lower than the elbows and fingertips down
Rinse all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers, keeping hands lower than the elbows and
fingertips down.
Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking
Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking, if present, is over heel and
opening in the toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area; if using a mannequin,
candidate may state stocking needs to be wrinkle-free
Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt
Before assisting to stand, client is wearing non-skid shoes/footwear
Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on the floor
Assists with use of bedpan
Raise/lower height of bed and head of bed when necessary
Cleans Upper or Lower Denture
Bottom of sink is lined and moderate temperature water is used
Counts and Records Radial Pulse
Records pulse rate within plus or minus 4 beats of evaluator's reading
