CNA Gerontological Nursing study plan

Explain how normal aging changes of skin, joints, and senses alter bathing, dressing, and grooming routines

Demonstrate a step-by-step bed bath and peri-care sequence on a manikin or practice partner while narrating each step

List at least ten age-related changes and match each to one ADL adaptation that preserves independence

Practice respectful cueing for a resident who resists morning care, using choice-giving instead of confrontation

Perform safe transfer techniques including pivot transfers, gait-belt use, and mechanical lift setup with two-person verification

Identify fall risk factors in a sample care scenario and select three matching interventions

Demonstrate correct positioning and skin inspection for a resident on bed rest, including heel and sacral offloading

Explain when to stop a transfer and report a change instead of proceeding

Apply standard precautions, hand hygiene, and correct donning and doffing order for gloves and gowns in a practice drill

Describe the immediate response sequence for choking, falls with possible fracture, and suspected stroke

Demonstrate safe use of a wheelchair, including locks, footrests, and seatbelt, before every transfer

Outline the steps for responding to a fire or evacuation in a long-term care setting

Calculate fluid intake from a written 24-hour record and compare it to a prescribed minimum

Identify signs of dehydration and aspiration risk in older adults and state the corresponding nursing report content

Explain the five rights of medication assistance and the CNA's scope limits regarding medications

Describe how to observe and document a resident's response after a medication is given by a licensed nurse

Demonstrate communication adaptations for hearing loss, aphasia, and cognitive impairment in three role-play scenarios

Use validation and redirection techniques with a simulated resident who is agitated

Identify signs of depression, delirium, and withdrawal in older adults and state what to report and to whom

Practice open-ended questions and reflective listening during a simulated admission interview

List the categories of abuse and neglect and give two observable indicators for each

Explain how to report suspected abuse, including the chain of command and the CNA's mandatory reporting duty

Describe resident rights including privacy, choice, dignity, and freedom from restraint, and apply them to two written scenarios

Practice advocating for a resident's preference during a simulated conflict with a coworker

Integrate aging-process knowledge into a full morning care routine for a resident with dementia

Adapt an ADL routine for a resident with arthritis and limited vision without removing independence

Describe psychosocial needs of older adults including loss, grief, and social isolation, and name one CNA action for each

Rehearse a full care sequence end to end while maintaining dignity and privacy throughout

Complete a timed 60-question mixed practice test and score at least 80 percent

Review every missed item and write the correct rationale in your own words

Re-demonstrate the five highest-risk skills: transfer, hand hygiene, peri-care, intake recording, and emergency response

Build a personal weak-area list with a review action for each item