CNA SKILLS TEST MATERIALS

Skill 1: Hand Hygeine

• Soap

• Water

• 3 paper towels

Skill 2: Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking

• Stocking

Skill 3: Assist to Ambulate Using a Transfer Belt

• Gait belt

• Non-skid shoes

Skill 4: Assist with Use of Bedpan

• Bedpan

• Toilet Paper

• 1 wash cloth

• 2 barriers

• 2 sets of gloves

• *NOTE: MUST WASH HANDS 5 TIMES

Skill 5: Cleans Upper or Lower Dentures

• 2 barriers

  • 1 for counter

  • 1 for inside of sink

• Gloves

• Kidney Basin

• Toothbrush

• Denture paste

• Denture Cup

• Water

Skill 6: Count and Record Radial Pulse

• Black pen to record measurement

• Range is 60 to 100bpm

Skill 7: Count and Record Respirations

• Black pen to record measurement

• Range is 12 to 20 breaths per minute

Skill 8: Donning and Doffing PPE

• Gown

• Gloves

Skill 9: Dress Client with Affected Right Arm

• 2 shirts (giving the patient an option)

• OFF = strong then weak

• ON = weak then strong

Skill 10: Feed Client Who Cannot Feed Themselves

• Tray

• Clothing barrier (bib)

• Wash cloth

Skill 11: Give Modified Bed Bath (Face, One Arm, Underarm)

• 2 barriers

• 7 wash cloths

• Basin

• Soap

• Water

• Gloves

• Extra gown

Skill 12: Measure and Record Urinary Output

• Black pen to record measurement

• Units must be in cc

• 1 barier

• Bedpan

• Gloves

• Cylinder

Skill 14: Measure and Record Weight of Patient

• Non-skid socks or shoes

• Black pen to record measurement in POUNDS

Skill 15: PROM for One Knee and One Ankle

• Flexion and Extension (3 times each for the knee)

• Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion (3 times each for the ankle)

• Ask for pain in between each movement

Skill 16: PROM for One Shoulder

• Flexion and Extension (3 times each)

• Ask for pain in between each movement

Skill 17: Position on Side

• 3 pillows

Skill 18: Provide Catheter Care for Female

• 2 barriers

• 3 wash cloths

• Soap

• Water

• Gloves

• NOTE* Hold and wipe 4in down AWAY from the meatus, WITHOUT TUGGING

Skill 19: Provide Foot Care on One Foot

• 2 barriers

• 4 wash cloths

• Basin

• Soap

• Water

• Lotion

• Gloves

• Pattern: top, bottom, left, right

• ROLL BARRIERS AWAY FROM THE BODY

Skill 20: Provide Mouth Care

• Gloves

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• 1 barrier

• 1 wash cloth

• Basin

• 1 cup

• Water

• MAKE SURE TO ASK RESIDENT IF THEY WANT TO REMAIN SITTING UP OR LAY BACK DOWN

Skill 21: Provide Peri-Care of Female

• Gloves

• Emesis basin

• 2 barriers

• 6 wash cloths

• Soap

• Water

• Motion: Front to back

Skill 22: Transfer from Bed to Wheelchair Using Transfer Belt

• Wheel chair

• Foot rest

• Gait Belt

• Non-skid shoes

Skill 23: Measure and Record Manual Blood Pressure

• Stethescope

• 2-hand watch

• BP cuff

• Black pen

• 2 alcohol wipes

• NORMAL = 120/80

• x < 130mmHg (systolic) / x < 70mmHg (diastolic)