New York CNA study plan

List, in order, every step of a complete bed bath, including water temperature check, privacy draping, and safety checks

Sequence and rehearse perineal care using correct front-to-back technique on a mannequin or self-simulation, narrating each step aloud

Name the four vital signs, state normal adult ranges from memory, and identify which findings must be reported immediately

Identify at least six skin or body observations made during routine care that require charting or nurse notification

Demonstrate correct technique for oral care, denture care, and nail/foot care while maintaining resident dignity

Perform hand hygiene at all five WHO moments and state the minimum scrub time for soap-and-water versus alcohol-based rub

Don and doff full PPE in the correct order, then repeat the sequence five times without a critical error

Show how to reposition a resident in bed and transfer bed-to-chair using a gait belt while keeping your body mechanics neutral

Explain which infection-control measures change for a resident on contact precautions versus droplet precautions

Practice responding to a call light and a fall scenario, stating the correct order of actions and who to notify

Differentiate standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions and match each to two example conditions

Describe the full response sequence for choking, bleeding, seizure, fire, and a resident found on the floor

State the RACE sequence and the PASS technique from memory without notes

List the correct steps for measuring and responding to a temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure reading outside normal range

Identify three environmental hazards in a mock resident room and state the correction for each

Re-test all 12 skills from weeks 1–3 without notes and log any step missed twice

Compare personal care techniques against infection-control requirements to find where the two overlap in a single procedure

Explain the reporting chain and timeframe for an unsafe condition or a suspected infection cluster

Work through 20 mixed scenarios combining a care task with a safety decision and justify each answer in one sentence

Demonstrate passive range of motion for the upper and lower extremities, naming each joint and the correct number of repetitions

Perform bed-to-chair, chair-to-toilet, and two-person lift-free transfers using a gait belt and correct body mechanics

Position a resident in supine, lateral, Fowler's, and Sims positions with correct pillow placement and alignment

Identify three assistive devices (cane, walker, gait belt) and state the correct fitting and use for each

Describe how to encourage self-care during a transfer so the resident does as much as possible

Track a mock resident's fluid intake and output for three days and compare totals to a stated daily goal

Match five modified diets (regular, mechanical soft, pureed, low-sodium, thickened liquids) to the residents who need them

List the signs of dehydration, aspiration, and dysphagia and state the correct immediate action for each

Demonstrate feeding a dependent resident: positioning upright, small bites, checking for pocketing, and honoring refusal

Describe how to promote independence in eating, grooming, and dressing using prompting rather than doing

State the resident rights guaranteed under federal and New York rules, including the right to refuse care, privacy, and choose visitors

Classify five behaviors as abuse, neglect, or misappropriation and state the mandated reporting steps and timeframe

Respond to three staged scenarios involving a resident with dementia using validation and redirection, without arguing or correcting

Demonstrate respectful, non-judgmental communication with a resident who is angry, crying, or refusing care

Explain how to protect confidentiality in a hallway conversation, a phone call, and a chart left open

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and score 85% or higher on each

Re-teach every missed item until you can state the correct answer and the reason without notes

Run all 12 core skills back-to-back in one session within the required time limits

Rank your four weakest sub-areas and drill each for 20 minutes with a written self-quiz

Rehearse the written exam's most common trap phrasing, such as 'first', 'best', and 'except', and how to read them