OHIO STNA SKILL SET QUSTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Skill 1: Hand Washing - ANSWERVerbalize 105 degree water.
Lather, wash & rinse downwards
Dries hands with one set of paper towels
Turns off sink with another set (with our crumpling)
BOLD: Does not re-contaminate hands at any point during procedure
Skill 2: Abdominal Thrust on Conscious Resident - ANSWERAsk resident, "Are you
choking?"
Verbally identify two symptoms/signs of choking: "I've identified the universal sign of
choking and the resident is turning blue!"
Bring resident to standing position WHILE calling for help: "Resident is choking! Call
911!"
BOLD: After 3 thrusts, stop and ask resident, "Are you still choking?"
Actor will say, "No."
Respond by saying:
"If the resident were still choking I would repeat this procedure until it is successful or
the resident lost consciousness."
Place resident in the recovery or supine position
Skill 3: Ambulation (from bed to w/c) using a Gait Belt - ANSWERSupplies: Gait belt,
Non-skid slippers
Default Supplies: w/c, bed, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Ensure safety - Lock bed brakes & Lock w/c brakes
Skill 4: Ambulation (from bed to w/c) with Walker - ANSWERSupplies: Walker, Non-skid
slippers
Default Supplies: bed, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Ensure safety - Lock bed brakes & Lock w/c brakes
, Skill 5: Applying Antiembolic Stocking to One Leg - ANSWERSupplies: Antiembolic
Stocking
Default Supplies: bed, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Leaves resident with stockings that are smooth and wrinkle free
.
Skill 12: Hair Care - ANSWERSupplies: 1 towel, brush/comb, mirror
Default Supplies: w/c, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Discards linen in appropriate container.
Skill 13: Making an Occupied Bed - ANSWERSupplies: 1 fitted sheet, 1 sheet, 1 top
sheet, pillow case(s)
Default Supplies: bed, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
Zippers/Tags inside pillow case or at foot of bed
Pillow case opening faces away from door
BOLD:Raises side rail opposite working side of the bed
BOLD: Raises second side rail or asks test observer to stand opposite working side of
the bed and assists the resident to
roll over the bottom linen, preventing trauma and avoidable pain to resident.
Skill 14: Making an Unoccupied Bed - ANSWERSupplies: 1 fitted sheet, 1 sheet, 1 top
sheet, pillow case(s)
Default Supplies: bed, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
Zippers/Tags inside pillow case or at foot of bed
Pillow case opening faces away from door
BOLD: Places removed linen in linen hamper
Skill 15: Mouth Care - ANSWERSupplies: Toothbrush or Toothette, toothpaste, clothing
protector, emesis basin, cup of water (for rinsing), gloves
Default Supplies: w/c, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
ASK: "warm or cool water?"
Candidate puts on gloves AFTER ALL SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN GATHERED.
Wet toothbrush then apply toothpaste.
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Skill 1: Hand Washing - ANSWERVerbalize 105 degree water.
Lather, wash & rinse downwards
Dries hands with one set of paper towels
Turns off sink with another set (with our crumpling)
BOLD: Does not re-contaminate hands at any point during procedure
Skill 2: Abdominal Thrust on Conscious Resident - ANSWERAsk resident, "Are you
choking?"
Verbally identify two symptoms/signs of choking: "I've identified the universal sign of
choking and the resident is turning blue!"
Bring resident to standing position WHILE calling for help: "Resident is choking! Call
911!"
BOLD: After 3 thrusts, stop and ask resident, "Are you still choking?"
Actor will say, "No."
Respond by saying:
"If the resident were still choking I would repeat this procedure until it is successful or
the resident lost consciousness."
Place resident in the recovery or supine position
Skill 3: Ambulation (from bed to w/c) using a Gait Belt - ANSWERSupplies: Gait belt,
Non-skid slippers
Default Supplies: w/c, bed, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Ensure safety - Lock bed brakes & Lock w/c brakes
Skill 4: Ambulation (from bed to w/c) with Walker - ANSWERSupplies: Walker, Non-skid
slippers
Default Supplies: bed, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Ensure safety - Lock bed brakes & Lock w/c brakes
, Skill 5: Applying Antiembolic Stocking to One Leg - ANSWERSupplies: Antiembolic
Stocking
Default Supplies: bed, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Leaves resident with stockings that are smooth and wrinkle free
.
Skill 12: Hair Care - ANSWERSupplies: 1 towel, brush/comb, mirror
Default Supplies: w/c, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
BOLD: Discards linen in appropriate container.
Skill 13: Making an Occupied Bed - ANSWERSupplies: 1 fitted sheet, 1 sheet, 1 top
sheet, pillow case(s)
Default Supplies: bed, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
Zippers/Tags inside pillow case or at foot of bed
Pillow case opening faces away from door
BOLD:Raises side rail opposite working side of the bed
BOLD: Raises second side rail or asks test observer to stand opposite working side of
the bed and assists the resident to
roll over the bottom linen, preventing trauma and avoidable pain to resident.
Skill 14: Making an Unoccupied Bed - ANSWERSupplies: 1 fitted sheet, 1 sheet, 1 top
sheet, pillow case(s)
Default Supplies: bed, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
Zippers/Tags inside pillow case or at foot of bed
Pillow case opening faces away from door
BOLD: Places removed linen in linen hamper
Skill 15: Mouth Care - ANSWERSupplies: Toothbrush or Toothette, toothpaste, clothing
protector, emesis basin, cup of water (for rinsing), gloves
Default Supplies: w/c, barrier, call light, privacy curtain
ASK: "warm or cool water?"
Candidate puts on gloves AFTER ALL SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN GATHERED.
Wet toothbrush then apply toothpaste.
