Texas CNA study plan

Distinguish nurse aide tasks from tasks reserved for licensed nurses, writing at least 10 tasks you may perform and 10 you must decline

Map the chain of command and state exactly whom you would notify for 5 sample situations

Recite at least 8 resident rights and give one realistic scenario illustrating each

Define abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property, and outline the reporting steps for each

Explain how to accept or refuse a delegated task that falls outside your training or job description

Apply therapeutic communication techniques to 5 scripted resident interactions, including one with a resident who is angry and one who is confused

Identify 5 common confidentiality breaches in a written scenario set and state the correct response to each

Demonstrate correct hand hygiene with a partner and list 6 moments when it is required

State the correct order for donning and doffing personal protective equipment and match 4 isolation scenarios to the precautions required

Identify fall risk factors for 3 sample residents and describe at least 6 preventive interventions

Describe the nurse aide's role for a resident with restraints, including obtaining orders, checking circulation, and releasing and repositioning at required intervals per the care plan

Apply RACE and PASS to 3 emergency scenarios and state the first action you would take in each

Apply correct body mechanics to 4 lifting, transferring, and reaching scenarios

Describe within-scope first aid responses for choking, seizure, and severe bleeding

Perform and document range-of-motion exercises and proper positioning for 2 simulated residents

Identify pressure injury risk factors and describe repositioning schedules, skin inspection steps, and what to report

Measure and record intake and output on a sample flow sheet and list 4 signs of dehydration

Describe feeding assistance for a resident with swallowing difficulty and list 4 signs of aspiration

Explain toileting schedules and bladder and bowel training programs and the aide's role in each

Demonstrate bed bath, perineal care, oral care, and dressing assistance on a mannequin or partner using a skills checklist

Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation on 3 practice runs without technique errors

Describe correct height and weight measurement for a resident who is ambulatory versus one who is bedbound

Explain grooming and dressing assistance that respects resident preference, dignity, and independence

Explain admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and the aide's specific duties in each

Collect and label a urine, stool, and sputum specimen correctly in a practice setup

Document vital signs and intake and output on a sample flow sheet with no transcription or unit errors

Describe how to make an occupied bed and an unoccupied bed safely

Recognize early signs of a change in condition across 10 scenarios covering mental status, breathing, skin, appetite, and elimination

Rank 10 reporting situations by urgency and name the correct person to notify and how quickly

Describe care adaptations for residents with dementia, including redirection, consistency of routine, and safe environment

Describe the aide's duties when caring for a resident with a urinary catheter, oxygen, or an intravenous line

List the first actions to take for suspected stroke, low blood sugar, chest pain, and a fall with injury

Complete 2 full-length practice exams under timed conditions and trace every missed item back to the domain and skill it tests

Re-demonstrate the 5 skills you scored lowest on and document the correction you made

Compile a one-page summary sheet of key numbers, normal ranges, and reporting rules

Answer 15 rapid scenario questions aloud in under 15 minutes