CNA Test: Failed one task :(

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i passed the written part, and failed one out of 5 tasks, which was passing fresh water. apparently, i didnt tell the examiner i washed my hands before the task. that cost me the entire test. i am really upset...but life goes on. i have to re-test. will they make me re-do the passing fresh water task, or will i have to study all tasks, and one will be randomly chosen?

i was very upset yesturday....but need to get up, dust myself off, and study again. at least i passed the written part yey! and didn't fail other 4 tasks.

Just study skills, I would say. The written test is very easy, common sense mostly. You will have 90 minutes, I was done in 10 minutes.

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Hi:

I'm so sorry that you failed that skill test. I'm pretty sure that you will pass the next time!

I will be taking the CNA classes next week, can anyone give some advice? Thanks.

rosa i just want to say is good luck ok. second when you're getting ready to do the skill test, is to focus, but the number one thing is to wash your hands, and wash them in front of the tester make sure you do exactly what they say to do.

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i passed the test :) studied non stop, got the "intake of fluids calculation" skill, and passed. woohooo!

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Congratulations! :balloons:

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We're proud of you! Thanks for sharing your victory.

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Tomorrow I have a pre-test from 2pm-4pm than Wednesday is my big day.I have studied my book until Im blue in the face!! I am so stressed!! I had 2 friends fail skills last week.The bed she was doing one of her skills on DID not have brakes,she did not verbilize that she locked the bed brakes,She failed.The other said there was no curtain to pull for privacy,so she didnt even think to verbalize that she pulled the curtain..She failed..

Here is what I have been walking around saying to myself :

Knock on the door,

Introduce myself.

Identifie my hands are washed

explain procedure

Pull curtain (verbalize)

Lock Bed Brakes

Lock Wheel Chair Brakes

DO PROCEDURE

Wash Hands

Make sure call light is in place.

I will verbalize my every move to make sure I dont miss anything.

We have 35 minuites to complete 5 skills. I have talked to many CNA`s and ( I counted) out of 16 only 1 passed 100%.Everyone that failed,did so on something simple.I think your so stressed that you forget a step..

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I have talked to many CNA`s and ( I counted) out of 16 only 1 passed 100%.Everyone that failed,did so on something simple.I think your so stressed that you forget a step..

Nooooo. Don't tell me that! I take my skills test next week. :uhoh21:

Also, I can't believe you're only allowed 35 minutes for five skills. I have an hour to complete my five.

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Don't feel bad. I failed the CNA exam the first time over I&O. I felt like such a loser when the other girls were celebrating and jumping all around because they passed.

But today they are still CNAs and I'm an RN.

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Tomorrow I have a pre-test from 2pm-4pm than Wednesday is my big day.I have studied my book until Im blue in the face!! I am so stressed!! I had 2 friends fail skills last week.The bed she was doing one of her skills on DID not have brakes,she did not verbilize that she locked the bed brakes,She failed.The other said there was no curtain to pull for privacy,so she didnt even think to verbalize that she pulled the curtain..She failed..

Here is what I have been walking around saying to myself :

Knock on the door,

Introduce myself.

Identifie my hands are washed

explain procedure

Pull curtain (verbalize)

Lock Bed Brakes

Lock Wheel Chair Brakes

DO PROCEDURE

Wash Hands

Make sure call light is in place.

I will verbalize my every move to make sure I dont miss anything.

We have 35 minuites to complete 5 skills. I have talked to many CNA`s and ( I counted) out of 16 only 1 passed 100%.Everyone that failed,did so on something simple.I think your so stressed that you forget a step..

Don't forget side rails. I wish you the best.

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Yes,, we got a CNA Candidate Book in class.There is a number steps in BOLD , they told us to study the bold .That the bold was the most important steps.. Most says, Lock Bed & Wheel Chair Brakes,Make sure they have on non skid shoes.Pull the curtain & wash hands before & After.She also said that if you miss a step at the end of any skill,you can verbalize what you missed.Rsp rates must be within 2 breaths of observerers,pulse 4 beats ,weight :no more than 2LBS.bp no more than 4 mm.

I wish you the best! Keep me posted.I will be a wreck until I get my results!!!!

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I think I told her 20 thousand times "I should wash my hands". Just in case :) It doesn't hurt to repeat myself. Also, if you feel you missed something, just tell your tester "I think I missed so and so".

- Wash hands

- ID yourself

- Explain procedure

- Explain considering if your pt is cognitively/sensory delayed

- Provide privacy (curtains, door)

- treat gently, with dignity

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Don't feel bad. I failed the CNA exam the first time over I&O. I felt like such a loser when the other girls were celebrating and jumping all around because they passed.

But today they are still CNAs and I'm an RN.

Cool....:monkeydance:

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