MANDATORY SKILLS
MANDATORY SKILL THAT IS PERFORMED WITH ONE OF FOUR OTHER SKILLS
HANDWASHING
AUTOFAIL FOR VITAL SIGNS
ALSO WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES A C.N.A. NEED TO PERFORM THIS SKILL.
What are...
Heart rate (pulse) within 4 beats of test observer
Respirations within 2 breaths of test observer
Hand sanitizer, clock, recording paper and pen.
(Be sure to do your post steps).
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING APPLYING PPE, EMPTYING A URINARY DRAINAGE BAG, MEASURE OUTPUT AND HANDWASHING
WHAT ARE....
Anteroom - Hand sanitizer and Gloves
Isolation Gown Alcohol Wipe
Indwelling Catheter Graduate
Recording Paper and Pen
(Handwashing - soap, water, paper towels, clock)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO ASSIST A RESIDENT WITH ORAL CARE
WHAT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT IS NECESSARY TO ASSIST A RESIDENT WITH DENTURE CARE
WHAT ARE...
a. Toothpaste, toothbrush, protective clothing protector, emesis basin, water in a glass, hand sanitizer, gloves.
b. Same as above but need to put a protective barrier in the sink instead of to protect clothing, use denture cup, denture brush and denture toothpaste.
ONE IS 8 OUNCES OR ________ MILLILITERS
ONE IS 4 OUNCES OF ________ MILLILITERS
THE GLASSES USED WHEN FEEDING A RESIDENT
1. 8 OZ = 240 ML
2. 4 OZ = 120 ML
WHAT IS....
ASSISTING A RESIDENT WITH A BEDPAN
TRUE OR FALSE
PUTTING LOTION BETWEEN THE TOES WHEN PERFORMING FOOT CARE IS AN AUTOFAIL.
WHAT IS...
FALSE, THERE ARE NO AUTOFAILS FOR FOOT CARE, ORAL CARE, DENTURE CARE OR REPOSITIONING A RESIDENT.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING PERICARE
6 Washcloths
Soap
Basin with Warm Water
Protective Barrier
Gloves
Hand Sanitizer
(Handwashing - soap, water, paper towels, clock)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM A MODIFIED BEDBATH
Gloves, hand sanitizer
Bath Blanket
Gown
Basin with warm water
Soap
5-6 washcloths
1-2 Hand towels
WHEN RECORDING WHAT A RESIDENT ATE... THE C.N.A. NEEDS TO DOCUMENT THE PERCENTAGE OF FOOD EATEN WITHIN ________ PERCENT OF THE TEST OBSERVER
WHAT IS...
25%
(Double check yourself... document WHAT THEY ATE... NOT how much is left!)
WHAT IS....
PERICARE
AUTOFAIL WHEN APPLYING TED HOSE
WHAT IS...
NOT MAKING SURE THE SOCK IS SMOOTH AND WRINKLE FREE.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ASSISTING A RESIDENT WITH A BEDPAN.
What are... Gloves and Hand Sanitizer
Bed Pan
Toilet Paper
Graduate
3 Washcloths
Soap and Water
Recording Paper and Pen
(and an adjustable bed)
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PERFORM RANGE OF MOTION ON ARMS OR ANKLES
Hand sanitizer
Adjustable bed
WHEN RECORDING HOW MUCH FLUID A RESIDENT DRANK... PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
a. Glass 1 (8 oz) - the resident drank 3/4 or ____ cc's
b. Glass 2 (4 oz) - the resident drank 1/4 or ____ cc's
c. What is the total amount of fluid the resident drank?
What is...
a. 180 cc's
b. 30 cc's
c. 210 cc's
Remember it's what they drank, not what's left and you have to be within 60 cc's of the test observer for your total
SKILL THAT REQUIRES A C.N.A. TO UTILIZE A SPECIAL AREA (OFTEN CALLED AN ANTEROOM) TO PREPARE BEFORE GOING INTO A RESIDENTS ROOM.
WHAT IS....
APPLYING PPE, EMPTYING A URINARY DRAINAGE BAG AND RECORDING OUTPUT
WHAT ARE...
Transferring a resident from a bed to a wheelchair
Ambulating a resident to a wheelchair
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR REPOSITIONING A RESIDENT
THREE PILLOWS
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PERFORM FOOT CARE
WHAT ARE...
Protective barrier, basin with warm water, 3 wash cloths, soap, lotion and non skid footwear.
WHEN FEEDING A RESIDENT BE SURE TO LEAVE THE RESIDENT SITTING UP IN BED AT LEAST ____ DEGREES AND WHY
a. 75-90 degrees
b. To prevent aspiration.
SKILL THAT REQUIRES A C.N.A. TO PERFORM PERSONNEL HYGIENE ON A RESIDENT THAT HAS AN INDWELLING URINARY DRAINAGE BAG.
WHAT IS....
PERFORMING CATHETER CARE.
(For this skill, the C.N.A. should hold the catheter at the meatus firmly so it does not get tugged on or pulled out).
AUTOFAILS FOR HANDWASHING
WHAT ARE...
Not washing your hands for at least 20 seconds
Recontamination
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO ASSIST A RESIDENT TO AMBULATE OR TO ASSIST A RESIDENT TO TRANSFER TO A WHEELCHAIR.
WHAT ARE..
Wheelchair with brakes
Bed with brakes
Transfer belt
Non-skid Foot wear
EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR FEEDING A RESIDENT
WHAT IS..
Hand sanitizer
Tray with name plate and food/beverages
Clothing Protector
Spoon and Straws
3 washcloths, soap and water
Recording Paper and Pen
(Calculator is questionable)
TRUE/FALSE:
WHEN FEEDING A RESIDENT BE SURE TO OFFER FLUIDS FREQUENTLY BUT SLOWLY, ALLOWING THE RESIDENT TIME TO SWALLOW.
TRUE