I am challenging the CNA exam in Florida soon, and I'm beginning to worry that I am in way over my head and won't pass the test. I am fairly confident about the written portion (though I may eat my words) but have some questions about portions of the clinical skills section..any help would be appreciated.
1.Changing an occupied bed: Do I leave the top sheet over the patient the whole time in order to keep them covered, and change only the bottom sheet first? Then remove the top sheet and replace it with a new one? Do I need to assist the resident to lay on his/her side, and how do I best do this? What's the best way to replace the pillowcase?
2.Changing resident to side-lying position: What is the best thing to use behind the patient's back..a pillow rolled in half, towel, blanket? Will there be padding or something available to put between the person's knees, ankles, and under their arm?
For both 2 and 3, what is the correct way to align and turn the patient?
The other problem I am having is where to put all of the stuff needed to do the skill. For example, when giving a partial bed bath/doing perineal or foot care. I know you need a basin of water, two washcloths, soap, towel, etc. Where do you set everything? Do you sit on the edge of the bed or stand when performing the bath? Where do you sit for foot care? Where do you put the soapy washcloth while you are using the rinsing cloth?
I apologize for all the questions. I am trying to get in as much practice as possible before the test but I want to make sure I'm practicing correctly!
As for the written exam, I didn't miss any questions on the practice exam, but I'm a bit concerned that there may be things that aren't on the practice test that aren't 'common sense' (meaning something they only teach you in a care setting or a class).
