NA Skills
This skill is used to help a resident move safely from the bed to a wheelchair.
What is a transfer?
This should always be done before and after every resident care task.
What is hand hygiene (handwashing)?
Daily Double 200: Why is it dangerous to twist your body while lifting a resident?
What is it increases the risk of back and spinal injury?
This type of communication uses facial expressions, gestures, and posture.
What is nonverbal communication?
This system controls breathing.
What is the respiratory system?
Daily Double 200: Convert 45 mL to cc.
What is 45 cc?
This protects both the CNA and the resident from injury.
What is using proper safety procedures and body mechanics?
This skill measures the number of breaths a resident takes in one minute.
What are respirations?
Daily Double 400: List three steps you must complete before giving direct resident care.
What is wash hands?
What is knock and introduce yourself?
What is identify the resident?
What is explain the procedure?
What is provide privacy?
You should bend these instead of your back when lifting.
What are knees?
This communication skill involves listening carefully and responding appropriately.
What is active listening?
This system pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the circulatory (cardiovascular) system?
How many minutes are in one hour?
What is 60?
Daily Double 600: A resident feels dizzy while walking with you using a gait belt. What is the first thing you should do?
What is stop walking, help the resident sit or lower safely, and call for help?
You should always do this before entering a resident’s room.
What is knock and introduce yourself?
This body position keeps your balance stable while lifting.
What is a wide base of support?
This is an example of respectful communication with residents.
What is addressing the resident by their preferred name?
This system helps with movement and protects organs.
What is the skeletal system?
How many milliliters are equal to 1 cc?
What is 1 mL?
This skill uses a gait belt and non-skid shoes to assist a resident while walking.
What is ambulation?
This step ensures resident safety after care is completed.
What is placing the call light within reach?
You should keep the resident close to this part of your body when moving them.
What is your center of gravity?
Daily Double 800:A resident refuses care and says, “Leave me alone.” What is the best professional response?
What is remain calm, listen, respect their choice, and report to the nurse if needed?
This system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
What is the digestive system?
This is the normal adult respiration range per minute.
What is 12–20 breaths?
This skill helps prevent stiffness and maintains joint mobility when a resident cannot move independently.
What is passive range of motion (ROM)?
This step protects the resident’s dignity during care.
What is providing privacy?
This motion should be avoided when lifting to prevent injury.
What is twisting?
This communication error can lead to misunderstandings in healthcare.
What is using slang or medical jargon?
Daily Double 1000: Which two body systems work together to supply oxygen to the body?
What are the respiratory and circulatory systems?
What does 1400 mean in military time?
What is 2:00 PM?
This skill allows a resident who cannot get out of bed to eliminate safely.
What is assisting with a bedpan?
This step includes documenting vital signs accurately after measuring them.
What is documentation?
This principle reduces strain when moving a resident.
What is using proper alignment and body mechanics?
This type of communication is used when reporting resident concerns to a nurse.
What is professional communication?
This system controls hormones and body regulation.
What is the endocrine system?
This vital sign measures the force of blood against artery walls.
What is blood pressure?
What tool is used to help a resident walk safely?
What is a gait belt?
What must you do before starting any procedure?
What is explain the procedure?
What is the main goal of proper body mechanics?
What is to prevent injury to self and resident?
Why must CNAs avoid sharing resident information?
What is to follow HIPAA and protect privacy?
Which system removes waste from the body?
What is the urinary system?
Why is hydration important for residents?
What is to prevent dehydration and support body functions?
Daily: A resident’s respirations are 28 per minute, skin is pale, and they look anxious. What should you do?
What is report immediately to the nurse and stay with the resident?