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Passing the CNA Exam!

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Passing the CNA state exam seems to be a lot harder than previous years.  That is where we come in to help you.  Passing the CNA written test is not as hard as some may believe, and if you’re in a state enrolled program, it will be a very simple test to pass.  However, the most difficult part of passing the CNA exam is the skills portion of the test.  This is where you and a classmate will be brought into the nursing lab and tested on 35 possible skills.  Out of those 35 skills, you will be given only 5.  Sounds easy, right?  It’s not that easy.  You must learn all 35 skills, and the steps within them.  There are BOLD steps and they must be performed or it’s an automatic failure.  Miss too many of the other steps and you will fail that way as well.

What we are here for is to demonstrate the different skills you will have to perform.  We will have videos uploaded for you to watch instead of searching all over YouTube to find the right ones.  We will do the hard work for you. All you have to do is watch and learn the skills.  We will also provide sample questions of what may be on the state exam.  They are not the exact answers since that is illegal.  However, we will give you CNA sample questions to provide quality preparation for your state CNA exam.

Stay tuned, bookmark our website, and get ready to explore the world of a Certified Nursing Assistant!

 

 

Washing Hands Skill for CNA

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CNA Hand washing skill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most important skill for the CNA exam has to be hand washing.  This is not only important for CNA’s, but for anyone.  Washing your hands is the number one way to control infection in the workplace and keep microorganisms from spreading.  This also protects you.

Everyone that takes the CNA skills test will have to perform this skill.  The examiner will not allow ANY mistakes during this skill.  This will also be the first skill you will take out of the five.

TIPS:

  • Make sure your watch is loose, so that you can slide it up your arm easily.  This will allow you to wash your wrist area.
  • Do not wear rings or any others types of jewelry.  A watch is mandatory for your other vital sign skills.

STEPS:

  1. Turn on the water so that it is lukewarm or tepid.  Make sure it is not too hot!
  2. Use dime-sized amount of soap.
  3. You must lather for at least 30 seconds. You can sing your A,B,C’s twice, or sing happy birthday twice to ensure the amount of time is correct.
  4. While washing, make sure your hands remain in the downward position, making sure not to touch any portion of the sink.  Wash in between the fingers, wrists, and scrub your palms with your fingernails.
  5. Rinse your hands.
  6. Dry your hands with paper towels.
  7. To turn off the water, grab a paper towel to touch the faucet handles.  DO NOT touch the handles with your hands after washing.  You will FAIL.
  8. Stay calm and you can pass this portion of the exam!

Best of luck and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask them below.