STNA Skills
Hand Washing - Answer-1.introduce self
2.turn on water
3.wet hands
4.apply liquid soap to hands
5.rub hands together using friction
6.interlaces fingers pointing downward
7.washes ll surfaces of hands and wrist with liquid soap 8.rinses hands thoroughly under running water
with fingers pointed downward
9.dries hands on clean paper towel and immediately discards 10.turns off faucet with a second clean
dry paper towel 11.discards paper towels to trash container as used
*12.DOES NOT RE-CONTAMINATE HANDS AT ANY POINT DURING THE PROCEDURE
Abdominal Thrust on Conscious Resident - Answer-1. Asks actor, "Are you choking?"
2. Identifies two symptoms/signs of choking; Resident is displaying universal sign of choking (hands
around neck), & Resident is turning blue
3. Brings actor to a standing position while calling for help
4. Stands behind resident
5. Wraps arms around resident above the waist.
6. Candidate makes a fist with one hand.
7. Places the thumb side of the fist against resident's abdomen
,8. Positions fist slightly above navel and below bottom of sternum
9. Grasps fist with other hand
10. Verbalizes that he/she will press fist and hand into the resident's abdomen with an inward, upward
thrust.
11. Verbalizes that he/she will thrust at least three times.
*12. Stops, asks actor, "Are you still choking?" Actor will say, "No." (Tester will ask what would you have
done if the
resident would have indicated that they were still choking)
13. Candidate states, "I would repeat this procedure until it is successful or the resident lost
consciousness.
14.Resident would then be placed in a supine or recovery position (Must be physically performed)
Ambulation Using a Gait Belt - Answer-1. Identifies that hands should be washed.
2. Explains procedure to be performed and obtains gait belt.
*3. Locks bed brakes to ensure resident's safety.
*4. Locks wheelchair brakes to ensure resident's safety.
5. Lowers bed to a position so the resident's feet will rest comfortably flat on the floor when sitting on
the bed.
6. Brings resident to sitting position with feet flat on the floor and places gait belt around waist to
stabilize trunk.
7. Tightens gait belt. Checks gait belt for tightness by slipping fingers between gait belt and resident.
8. Assists resident to put on non-skid slippers.
9. Brings resident to standing position, using proper body mechanics.
10. With one hand grasping gait belt and the other stabilizing resident by holding forearm,
shoulder, or using other appropriate method to stabilize, ambulates resident at least 10 steps..
11. Assists resident to pivot and sit in a controlled manner that ensures safety. Removes gait belt.
12. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
, 13. Leaves call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
14. Identifies that hands should be washed.
Ambulation With Walker - Answer-1. Identifies that hands should be washed.
2. Explains procedure to resident.
*3. Locks bed wheels/brakes to ensure resident's safety.
*4. Locks wheelchair brakes to ensure resident's safety.
5. Brings resident to sitting position. 6. Assists resident in putting on non-skid slippers.
7. Positions walker correctly.
8. Assists resident to stand, stabilizes walker and insures resident has stabilized walker.
9. Positions self behind and slightly to side of resident.
10. Safely ambulates resident at least 10 steps.
11. Assists resident to pivot and sit, using correct body mechanics.
12. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
13. Leaves call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
14. Identifies that hands should be washed
Applying Antiembolic Stocking to One Leg - Answer-1. Identifies that hands should be washed.
2. Explains procedure to resident.
3. Provides for resident's privacy by only exposing one leg and pulling privacy curtain.
4. Rolls, gathers, or turns stocking down inside out to the heel.
5. Places stocking over the toes, foot, and heel and rolls OR pulls up the leg.
6. Checks toes for possible pressure from stocking and adjusts as needed.
*7. Leaves resident with stockings that are smooth and wrinkle free.
8. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
Hand Washing - Answer-1.introduce self
2.turn on water
3.wet hands
4.apply liquid soap to hands
5.rub hands together using friction
6.interlaces fingers pointing downward
7.washes ll surfaces of hands and wrist with liquid soap 8.rinses hands thoroughly under running water
with fingers pointed downward
9.dries hands on clean paper towel and immediately discards 10.turns off faucet with a second clean
dry paper towel 11.discards paper towels to trash container as used
*12.DOES NOT RE-CONTAMINATE HANDS AT ANY POINT DURING THE PROCEDURE
Abdominal Thrust on Conscious Resident - Answer-1. Asks actor, "Are you choking?"
2. Identifies two symptoms/signs of choking; Resident is displaying universal sign of choking (hands
around neck), & Resident is turning blue
3. Brings actor to a standing position while calling for help
4. Stands behind resident
5. Wraps arms around resident above the waist.
6. Candidate makes a fist with one hand.
7. Places the thumb side of the fist against resident's abdomen
,8. Positions fist slightly above navel and below bottom of sternum
9. Grasps fist with other hand
10. Verbalizes that he/she will press fist and hand into the resident's abdomen with an inward, upward
thrust.
11. Verbalizes that he/she will thrust at least three times.
*12. Stops, asks actor, "Are you still choking?" Actor will say, "No." (Tester will ask what would you have
done if the
resident would have indicated that they were still choking)
13. Candidate states, "I would repeat this procedure until it is successful or the resident lost
consciousness.
14.Resident would then be placed in a supine or recovery position (Must be physically performed)
Ambulation Using a Gait Belt - Answer-1. Identifies that hands should be washed.
2. Explains procedure to be performed and obtains gait belt.
*3. Locks bed brakes to ensure resident's safety.
*4. Locks wheelchair brakes to ensure resident's safety.
5. Lowers bed to a position so the resident's feet will rest comfortably flat on the floor when sitting on
the bed.
6. Brings resident to sitting position with feet flat on the floor and places gait belt around waist to
stabilize trunk.
7. Tightens gait belt. Checks gait belt for tightness by slipping fingers between gait belt and resident.
8. Assists resident to put on non-skid slippers.
9. Brings resident to standing position, using proper body mechanics.
10. With one hand grasping gait belt and the other stabilizing resident by holding forearm,
shoulder, or using other appropriate method to stabilize, ambulates resident at least 10 steps..
11. Assists resident to pivot and sit in a controlled manner that ensures safety. Removes gait belt.
12. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
, 13. Leaves call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
14. Identifies that hands should be washed.
Ambulation With Walker - Answer-1. Identifies that hands should be washed.
2. Explains procedure to resident.
*3. Locks bed wheels/brakes to ensure resident's safety.
*4. Locks wheelchair brakes to ensure resident's safety.
5. Brings resident to sitting position. 6. Assists resident in putting on non-skid slippers.
7. Positions walker correctly.
8. Assists resident to stand, stabilizes walker and insures resident has stabilized walker.
9. Positions self behind and slightly to side of resident.
10. Safely ambulates resident at least 10 steps.
11. Assists resident to pivot and sit, using correct body mechanics.
12. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
13. Leaves call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
14. Identifies that hands should be washed
Applying Antiembolic Stocking to One Leg - Answer-1. Identifies that hands should be washed.
2. Explains procedure to resident.
3. Provides for resident's privacy by only exposing one leg and pulling privacy curtain.
4. Rolls, gathers, or turns stocking down inside out to the heel.
5. Places stocking over the toes, foot, and heel and rolls OR pulls up the leg.
6. Checks toes for possible pressure from stocking and adjusts as needed.
*7. Leaves resident with stockings that are smooth and wrinkle free.
8. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
