Re: My CNA clinical exam is this weekend and I'm FREAKING OUT! K nock on the door
I ntroduce yourself
P rovide for patient's privacy
ID entify the patient
E xplain what you are going to be doing
W ash your hands
And for some things, like if you're going to go on and give them a partial bath:
AS semble the materials
AP ply your protective equipment
KIPIDEW ASAP... hope that helps you some.
These are called "mnemonics". A mnemonic is just a tool to help you memorize something. There are tons and tons of sites with nursing mnemonics, but I've not found any with nursing assistant mnemonics.
Just remember... Breathe. Wash your hands. Wear gloves. Repeat.
Our instructor also told us: if you know you messed up, tell the tester that you know you messed up. Explain how you messed up, then politely ask if you may do the skill again, correctly.
My test is at the end of July.
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