Wisconsin CNA study plan

Demonstrate the full sequence of hand hygiene and explain when it is required before and after resident contact

Identify the correct order for donning and removing gloves, gown, mask, and eyewear, and state the rationale for each step

Perform a complete bed bath and perineal care while preserving resident privacy, warmth, and dignity

Explain standard precautions versus transmission-based precautions and name the PPE used for each

List the steps for safely transferring a resident from bed to chair using a gait belt

Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation within accepted ranges

Position a resident in supine, lateral, and Fowler's positions using pillows and alignment principles

Describe the steps to take when a resident begins to fall and how to lower them safely to the floor

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

Explain restraint use, alternatives to restraints, and the monitoring and release requirements

Sequence the response to fire using RACE and demonstrate correct extinguisher use with PASS

Outline the nurse aide's actions during a choking emergency, including when to summon help and when to begin abdominal thrusts

Differentiate the nurse aide's scope of practice from tasks that must be delegated to a licensed nurse

Identify the categories of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation and state the mandated reporting timeline and chain of command

Describe how to respond to a resident who is missing from the unit

Apply active listening, open-ended questions, and clarification techniques in three scripted resident conversations

Adapt communication for residents with hearing loss, vision loss, aphasia, or a language barrier

State the resident rights covering privacy, confidentiality, choice, refusal of care, and access to personal belongings

Explain how to respond when a resident refuses care or makes a request you cannot fulfill

Describe how to promote independence in dressing, eating, and grooming rather than doing tasks for the resident

Distinguish dementia from delirium and depression by onset, course, and key features

Describe stage-appropriate communication strategies for early, middle, and late dementia

Explain how to respond to wandering, sundowning, agitation, and catastrophic reactions without confrontation

Identify safety modifications that reduce risk for a resident with cognitive impairment

Describe how to support a resident's remaining abilities and routines during ADLs

Recognize signs of depression, anxiety, and grief and state when to report them to the licensed nurse

Describe how to support a resident's cultural, religious, and sexual-expression needs without imposing personal values

Explain how to encourage social interaction and family involvement while respecting resident choice

Identify how sensory deficits and loss of independence affect psychosocial well-being

Outline the nurse aide's role in supporting a resident at end of life and the family after death

Perform passive range-of-motion exercises for the upper and lower extremities within the resident's comfort limits

Explain how to assist with ambulation, cane, and walker use while applying gait-belt safety

Describe the correct use of splints, braces, handrolls, and positioning devices and when to report a problem

Explain how to promote bladder and bowel retraining and self-feeding with adaptive equipment

Describe how to encourage independence in eating, dressing, and toileting using task breakdown

Summarize the nurse aide's legal duties, including accurate documentation, confidentiality, and avoiding negligence

Describe how to protect a resident's rights while acting as a mandated reporter and an advocate

Demonstrate the ability to ask for clarification and report changes through the correct chain of command

Review all nine domains and identify your three weakest areas with a plan to close each gap

Complete timed practice questions under test conditions and analyze every missed item