Oregon CNA study plan

Name the six links of the chain of infection and state one specific CNA action that breaks each link, from memory.

List at least eight indications for hand hygiene, including before and after every resident contact, after contact with body fluids, and before and after glove use.

Recite the sequence for moving a resident from supine to a lateral side-lying position, naming the body mechanics used at each step.

State the six rights of medication administration and one checking step that prevents an error for each right.

Measure and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry on a practice partner, and state the adult ranges that must be reported.

Describe at least five fall-prevention measures a CNA implements for a resident at high risk of falling.

Sequence the actions to take when a resident begins a seizure, including what to protect, what to move, and what never to place in the mouth.

Distinguish medical asepsis from sterile technique and give two examples of when each applies in a long-term care setting.

Explain how to respond to a choking resident who is still coughing versus one who cannot speak or breathe.

Perform a complete bed bath in correct head-to-toe order, changing washcloth and water at the stated points and keeping the resident covered throughout.

Demonstrate oral care for an unconscious resident, including positioning, mouth inspection, and what to avoid.

Describe perineal care for a resident of each sex using front-to-back strokes, and state when gloves must be changed.

Dress and undress a resident with one-sided weakness, putting the affected side first when dressing and first when undressing.

List four risk factors for pressure injury and one prevention measure a CNA performs for each.

Apply a gait belt and assist a pivot transfer, stating the cues for the resident and the CNA's own body mechanics.

Explain when a mechanical lift is required instead of a manual transfer and list the pre-transfer safety checks.

Measure and record fluid intake and urine output for a simulated 24-hour period using correct units.

Describe the CNA's role in collecting a clean-catch urine specimen and a stool specimen, including labeling and transport.

Perform passive range of motion on a shoulder and knee, stopping at the point of resistance and naming the joint movements used.

Rewrite ten directive statements such as 'you need a bath now' into open-ended therapeutic responses.

List at least six resident rights and name the specific CNA behavior that protects each one.

Describe three de-escalation steps to use with an agitated resident and state what to do if the behavior escalates.

Define physical abuse, verbal abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of property, giving one realistic example of each.

Explain how to respond to a resident with dementia who repeatedly asks for a deceased spouse, including validation and redirection techniques.

Apply resident rights to scenario-based situations, including refusal of a bath, a request to leave the building, and a family member demanding health information.

State the rules governing restraint use, including who may order one, how often a resident is checked, and what alternatives come first.

Describe the reporting chain and immediate first steps when abuse or neglect is suspected or witnessed.

Differentiate the onset and presentation of dementia, delirium, and depression in one sentence each.

Identify at least four signs of depression or social withdrawal a CNA must report.

Complete one full-length timed practice exam under test conditions with no notes.

Tabulate missed items by domain and rank the domains from weakest to strongest.

Re-drill the two weakest domains using a second set of practice items until each reaches 85%.

Recite from memory the abnormal vital signs, weights, intake, and output values that must be reported to the nurse.

Retake every previously missed item and restate the correct answer with a reason.

Rehearse ten hands-on skills aloud in sequence, naming each step and each safety check.

Review the ten remaining weak points and confirm each is now stated correctly without notes.

Confirm exam-day logistics: location, arrival time, accepted identification, and permitted items.