CNA SKILLS TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Beginning Procedure Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-1.*Wash hands thoroughly prior to entering room or when in room
2. Assemble needed equipment
3.Go to resident's room, knock and pause before entering.
4. *Introduce self by name and title
5. *Identify the resident by facility policies and address them by name.
6. Ask visitors to leave the room and inform them where they may wait.
7.*Provide privacy throughout procedure; pull curtains, shut door, properly cover patient as needed.
8.*Explain procedure to resident; speak clearly, slowly and directly to resident, maintaining face to face contact whenever possible.
9. Answer resident's questions about the procedure.
10. Allow resident to assist as much as possible.
11. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
Ending Procedure Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-1.*Position resident comfortably.
2.*Return bed to lowest position.
3.*Leave signal cord, telephone and water within reach.
4.*Perform a general safety check.
5. Open curtain.
6. Care for equipment following policy.
7.*Wash hands.
8. Let visitors know they may return.
9.*Report completion of task and observation of any abnormalities and record actions and observations.
Handwashing - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Don't touch the sink with your uniform.
2. Turn water to warm
3. Wet and soap hands
4.*Wash hands with fingers down for 15-30 seconds, including wrist, nails and between fingers.
5. Rinse with fingertips down.
6. Use dry paper towel to dry hands.
7.*Use a paper towel to turn off faucets.
8.*Immediately discard paper towels in trash without touching to your other hand.
Skill 1: Pressure Ulcer Prevention
*Equipment: Pillows, Elbow/Heel Protectors - CORRECT ANSWER-1.*Demonstrate 2 ways to prevent pressure ulcers:
-Proper use of bed cradle
-Elbow/heel protector*
-Using pillows to reduce skin to skin contact*
-Making sure sheets are wrinkle free
2.*Explain 2 other ways to prevent pressure ulcers:
-Changing position frequently
-Good nutrition and hydration
-Provide good perineal care (keep resident clean and dry)
-Be careful of the resident's skin (no shearing or friction)
-Check resident's skin carefully-provide good skin care
-Assist your resident to the bathroom frequently
-Encourage mobility
-Use pressure reducing devices
Skill 10: Obtain and Record Weight and Height
*Equipment: Standing Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight: (standing scale only)
1. Move weight to zero before assisting resident on to scale
2. Assist resident to stand on scale
3. Ensure resident is balanced and centered on the scale with arms at side
4.*Accurately record weight within +/-0.25 lbs. of nurse's measurement
Height: (standing)
1. Assist resident to stand on scales
2. Resident is balanced and centered on the scale with arms at side
3. Raise folded measuring bar above resident's head, open and lower gently until bar rests on top of the head (not hair)
4.*Accurately record height within +/-0.5 inch of nurse's measurement
CORRECT ANSWERS
Beginning Procedure Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-1.*Wash hands thoroughly prior to entering room or when in room
2. Assemble needed equipment
3.Go to resident's room, knock and pause before entering.
4. *Introduce self by name and title
5. *Identify the resident by facility policies and address them by name.
6. Ask visitors to leave the room and inform them where they may wait.
7.*Provide privacy throughout procedure; pull curtains, shut door, properly cover patient as needed.
8.*Explain procedure to resident; speak clearly, slowly and directly to resident, maintaining face to face contact whenever possible.
9. Answer resident's questions about the procedure.
10. Allow resident to assist as much as possible.
11. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.
Ending Procedure Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-1.*Position resident comfortably.
2.*Return bed to lowest position.
3.*Leave signal cord, telephone and water within reach.
4.*Perform a general safety check.
5. Open curtain.
6. Care for equipment following policy.
7.*Wash hands.
8. Let visitors know they may return.
9.*Report completion of task and observation of any abnormalities and record actions and observations.
Handwashing - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Don't touch the sink with your uniform.
2. Turn water to warm
3. Wet and soap hands
4.*Wash hands with fingers down for 15-30 seconds, including wrist, nails and between fingers.
5. Rinse with fingertips down.
6. Use dry paper towel to dry hands.
7.*Use a paper towel to turn off faucets.
8.*Immediately discard paper towels in trash without touching to your other hand.
Skill 1: Pressure Ulcer Prevention
*Equipment: Pillows, Elbow/Heel Protectors - CORRECT ANSWER-1.*Demonstrate 2 ways to prevent pressure ulcers:
-Proper use of bed cradle
-Elbow/heel protector*
-Using pillows to reduce skin to skin contact*
-Making sure sheets are wrinkle free
2.*Explain 2 other ways to prevent pressure ulcers:
-Changing position frequently
-Good nutrition and hydration
-Provide good perineal care (keep resident clean and dry)
-Be careful of the resident's skin (no shearing or friction)
-Check resident's skin carefully-provide good skin care
-Assist your resident to the bathroom frequently
-Encourage mobility
-Use pressure reducing devices
Skill 10: Obtain and Record Weight and Height
*Equipment: Standing Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Weight: (standing scale only)
1. Move weight to zero before assisting resident on to scale
2. Assist resident to stand on scale
3. Ensure resident is balanced and centered on the scale with arms at side
4.*Accurately record weight within +/-0.25 lbs. of nurse's measurement
Height: (standing)
1. Assist resident to stand on scales
2. Resident is balanced and centered on the scale with arms at side
3. Raise folded measuring bar above resident's head, open and lower gently until bar rests on top of the head (not hair)
4.*Accurately record height within +/-0.5 inch of nurse's measurement
