South Dakota CNA study plan

List the normal ranges for temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, and state which findings must be reported immediately

Demonstrate the correct sequence for measuring a radial pulse and a manual blood pressure, verbalizing each step aloud

Identify at least six body mechanics errors that cause caregiver injury during repositioning

Label the pressure points most vulnerable to skin breakdown on a written body diagram

Sequence the steps for safe transfer from bed to chair using a gait belt, including locking the chair and positioning the feet

Explain how to handle each of the five stages of pressure injury prevention during a repositioning round

Apply the chain of infection to three common nursing-home scenarios and name the break point at each link

Distinguish clean from sterile technique and state when each applies in basic nursing skills

Perform a head-to-toe bed bath in the correct order while maintaining resident warmth, privacy, and dignity

Describe how to provide oral care for an unresponsive resident, including positioning and suction precautions

List the steps for perineal care of both a male and a female resident in front-to-back sequence

Explain how to prevent skin breakdown through positioning, moisture control, and nutrition awareness

Demonstrate three assisted-range-of-motion and ambulation techniques while stating the safety check performed before each

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

Explain restraint use rules, including when a restraint is permitted and the monitoring required after application

Describe fall-prevention measures for a resident with a recent fall history

Differentiate therapeutic from social communication and rewrite five blunt statements into therapeutic responses

List the physical and emotional signs of pain and describe three non-drug comfort measures to offer

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

Describe how culture, religion, and personal preference shape a resident's care expectations

Distinguish dementia from delirium and depression using onset, duration, and attention criteria

Apply validation and redirection techniques to five written behavioral scenarios such as wandering, sundowning, and refusal of care

State how to protect resident privacy, dignity, and autonomy during personal care of a cognitively impaired resident

Explain the reporting path and immediate actions for suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Recite the resident rights that govern confidentiality, choice, grievances, and freedom from restraint

Apply standard precautions to five written exposure scenarios, including needlestick and blood spill

Perform hand hygiene at every indicated moment in a described 8-hour shift timeline

List the observations that must be reported to the charge nurse immediately and explain why each is urgent

Complete timed mixed-domain practice sets and score each domain separately to expose the weakest area

Re-teach the three weakest skills aloud as if instructing a new aide

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

Rehearse the hand-washing, transfer, and vital-signs skills under test conditions without cues