Kentucky CNA (SRNA) study plan

Demonstrate the full sequence for hand hygiene, glove application, and glove removal without contaminating yourself

List in order every step of a bed bath, including perineal care for a female and a male resident

Apply the principles of body alignment and describe a safe repositioning schedule for a bedbound resident

Perform oral care, denture care, and nail/foot care while explaining safety checks for each

Identify feeding techniques and aspiration precautions, including positioning and signs of choking

Practice applying a gait belt and assisting a resident to stand, pivot, and walk with a cane or walker

Describe safe transfer techniques for bed-to-chair and chair-to-toilet, including what to do if a resident begins to fall

Carry out passive and active range-of-motion exercises for the upper and lower extremities within the resident's comfort limits

Explain how to encourage independence in dressing, grooming, and eating rather than doing tasks for the resident

Describe bowel and bladder training programs and the aide's role in toileting schedules and incontinence care

Measure and record temperature, radial pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry with correct technique and within accepted ranges of accuracy

Calculate and record intake and output for a 24-hour period, converting ounces to milliliters

Describe the aide's role in collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens and in obtaining a clean-catch midstream sample

Explain catheter care, drainage bag positioning, and signs of urinary tract infection

List the steps of routine infection control, including isolation precautions and proper handling of soiled linens

Describe care of the resident with an ostomy, a nasogastric or feeding tube, and a resident receiving oxygen

Explain application of warm and cold compresses, including temperature checks and skin assessment

Outline admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and the aide's responsibilities during each

Identify safety and emergency responses for fire, choking, seizure, and a resident who has fallen

Recognize signs of emotional distress, depression, and anxiety and describe how to respond and when to report

Describe how to support a resident through grief, loss, and the dying process, including respecting denial and listening without judgment

Explain reality orientation and validation approaches for a resident with confusion or dementia

Identify behavioral changes to report for a resident with dementia and describe redirection techniques

Demonstrate how to promote independence and self-esteem during restorative care tasks

Explain how to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior, anger, and refusal of care without arguing

Demonstrate communication that accounts for hearing loss, aphasia, and vision impairment, including use of a communication board

Describe how to report observations objectively using facts rather than opinions

List the resident rights covered under federal and Kentucky requirements, including privacy, dignity, and freedom from restraint

Explain how to handle a resident's complaint, grievance, and refusal of care while protecting the resident's rights

Describe the aide's role when a resident's property is lost or a right appears to be violated

Define abuse, neglect, and misappropriation and state the aide's mandatory reporting duty and timeframes

Describe how to maintain confidentiality, avoid false imprisonment, and avoid defamation in daily care

Explain scope of practice - tasks an aide may and may not perform - and when to refuse a delegated task

Describe reporting relationships within the health care team and how to give a clear handoff report

Explain how to work cooperatively with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services while staying within the aide role

Describe how to respect religious practices, diet restrictions, holidays, and end-of-life rituals, and how to honor cultural preferences in daily care

Review all ADL procedures and re-demonstrate the three you scored lowest on in earlier practice

Review vital signs, infection control, and safety procedures and correct every missed practice-test item

Complete two full-length practice exams under timed conditions and review every error

Build a personal weak-area list and schedule final review of those items before test day