Oklahoma CNA study plan

Demonstrate the full sequence for a complete bed bath, including peri-care, on a mannequin or practice partner without skipping a step.

Perform safe positioning and body alignment for a resident in supine, side-lying, and Fowler's positions using pillows and wedges.

List in order the steps for mouth care, denture care, and foot and nail care for both alert and unresponsive residents.

Explain how to measure and record height, weight, fluid intake, and urine output accurately.

Practice applying and removing compression stockings and state three skin changes that must be reported to the nurse.

Demonstrate hand hygiene and the correct order for donning and doffing gloves, gown, mask, and goggles.

Sequence the steps of medical asepsis and distinguish which tasks require clean technique versus sterile technique.

Describe standard precautions and the transmission-based precautions used for a resident with C. difficile or MRSA.

Execute a fall-prevention check covering bed height, call light placement, non-skid footwear, bed rail safety, and restraint-free alternatives.

Walk through the emergency response steps for choking, a fire (RACE and PASS), and a resident found on the floor.

Demonstrate passive range of motion for upper and lower extremities in the correct joint order while supporting the limb properly.

Explain the difference between active, passive, and active-assistive range of motion and state when each is appropriate.

Describe how to apply a gait belt and use it to assist a resident to ambulate and to transfer from bed to chair.

Identify the parts of a cane, walker, and wheelchair and describe correct fit and height for each.

List three restorative care approaches that build independence in dressing and in eating.

Describe three communication strategies for a resident with dementia who repeats the same question.

Demonstrate validation and redirection techniques across two role-play scenarios.

Identify observable signs of depression, anxiety, and delirium and state the correct reporting action for each.

Explain how to respond to a resident expressing anger, fear, or grief without arguing or dismissing the feeling.

Describe how to honor a resident's right to refuse care and how to document that refusal.

Identify the major food groups and describe the common modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, mechanical soft, pureed, and thickened liquids.

Explain aspiration precautions covering positioning, chin tuck, small bites, and what to watch for during swallowing.

Calculate a 24-hour intake total from three sample fluid records and compare each to a prescribed minimum.

List five resident rights and give a concrete example of how a nurse aide honors each one during daily care.

Describe how to promote independence during meals while still providing the assistance the resident needs.

Describe the core elements of effective communication: active listening, open-ended questions, clarification, and appropriate tone.

Identify communication barriers for residents with hearing, vision, or speech impairments and state the accommodation for each.

Explain the nurse aide's scope of practice, the chain of command, and what must be reported and to whom.

Define negligence, abuse, defamation, invasion of privacy, and confidentiality, and give a caregiving example of each.

Demonstrate the correct steps for reporting suspected abuse or neglect through the proper chain.

Re-perform the hands-on skills from weeks 1 through 3 back to back in a timed sequence with no prompting.

Answer 40 mixed practice questions on personal care, infection control, and safety with a score of 80% or higher.

Explain the nurse aide's role during a medical emergency while waiting for the nurse to arrive.

List 10 situations that must be reported immediately, such as skin breakdown, a fall, or an abnormal vital sign.

Rank personal weak areas from practice results and build a targeted review list for week 8.

Complete a timed 100-question full-length practice exam and score 85% or higher.

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

Recite all 10 exam domains and one key safety rule from memory for each.

Perform a final run-through of the five most-tested skills: hand hygiene, bed bath, transfer with gait belt, range of motion, and intake/output measurement.

Prepare test-day logistics, including identification, arrival time, permitted items, and a rest plan.