What are the 25 CNA skills?

The 25 CNA skills you must know are listed below, along with a brief overview of each skill.

  • Handwashing.
  • Putting and removing gown and gloves.
  • Positioning in a fowler’s position.
  • Positioning in a lateral (Side-Lying) position.
  • Transferring from bed to chair using a gait belt.
  • Assisting in walking using a gait belt.

How do you memorize CNA skills?

Tips for Mastering the Skills Portion of Your CNA Test

  1. Practice your skills as taught by your instructor and as demonstrated in your text book.
  2. With each skill you perform during your test, remember to introduce yourself.
  3. Get a good night’s sleep before your test.
  4. Eat a good meal before your test.

What are the CNA skills list?

CNA Skills List: Skills To Include in Your CNA Resume

  • Measuring vital signs.
  • Cleaning and dressing of wounds.
  • Handling a bedpan.
  • Inserting and removing a catheter.
  • Oral and dental care.
  • Perineal care.
  • Repositioning patients.
  • Feeding patients.

How long should a resident be left on the toilet commode or bedpan?

If the care recipient is weak, provide assistance. When a care recipient is strong enough to be alone, leave for 5 minutes to use the bedpan, commode, or toilet. Always make sure toilet paper is within easy reach for the care recipient.

How can I master my CNA skills?

Let’s break the CNA skills test down into 5 easy steps

  1. Step One: Become familiar with the skills. There is no way around it: You have to know the skills better than you know your name.
  2. Step Two: Use the resources.
  3. Step Three: Know your state.
  4. Step Four: Dress for success.
  5. Step Five: The big day.

What kind of skill is taking vital signs?

In medical assisting, “hard” skills may include understanding injections, taking vital signs, scheduling, patient preparation, and reading an electrocardiogram (EKG).

Is the CNA test multiple choice?

A CNA Certification Exam is the second step in becoming a certified CNA. It is a two-part, multiple-choice test that generally takes 90 minutes to complete.