AMCA NAC study plan

Define the scope of practice and core duties of a nursing assistant, listing at least 10 responsibilities from memory

Identify the chain of infection and label each link with one realistic example from a long-term care setting

Explain the difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis in plain language

Practice correct hand hygiene technique and sequence for at least 10 repetitions, self-checking against a written checklist

Describe how to safely position, transfer, and ambulate a resident while naming the body mechanics used at each step

List the standard precautions that apply to every patient contact and state when to use each type of personal protective equipment

Sequence the steps for donning and doffing PPE and perform them three times without skipping a step

Explain the correct procedure for handling a needlestick or sharps exposure

Demonstrate (or narrate in full detail) bed bathing, oral care, and perineal care in the correct order

Identify at least 8 signs of skin breakdown and state the prevention action for each

Describe how to measure and record height, weight, intake, and output accurately

Explain how to promote resident independence during ADLs without compromising safety

List at least 10 fall risk factors and the specific intervention that addresses each one

Explain how to apply and check restraints only within legal and ethical limits, including the requirement for frequent monitoring and release

Describe the procedure for responding to a choking emergency and to an unresponsive resident

Identify when and how to use transmission-based precautions for contact, droplet, and airborne illnesses

Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) and state the normal ranges for adults

Explain how to recognize and report changes in a resident's condition using objective language

Write 5 practice progress notes using the correct format, avoiding subjective or judgmental wording

Describe the elements of an incident report and when one must be filed

Distinguish between subjective and objective observations and convert 10 subjective statements into objective documentation

Explain resident rights, including privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care

Describe how to communicate effectively with residents who have hearing, vision, or cognitive impairments

Outline how to report abuse, neglect, and mistreatment and the NA's legal duty to do so

Describe the NA's role on the care team and how to report to the nurse using a structured handoff

Explain how to maintain confidentiality of resident information in conversation and in writing

Review and self-quiz on the full domain 1 scope-of-practice content, targeting any weak areas identified

Practice 20 timed mixed-domain questions and review every missed item with a written rationale

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and record your score for each domain

Identify your three weakest domains and review the specific content for each

Recite the key safety, infection control, and documentation rules from memory without notes

Build a final one-page quick-reference sheet of the facts you most often miss