CNA Test: Failed one task :(

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.

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

Congratulations! :balloons:

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

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..

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!

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

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:

Well,, Tested today.I left the room crying! I had 5 of easiest skills to perform and I think I screwed up. handwashing-ok -- nail care-I forgot to lock wheel chair brakes but told her.Feeding-I forgot to use bib/protective cover-But told her,I also forgot to wash her hands.I washed & dried her face but forgot hands!DUH!But told her..I also had Nail Care,Vitals-ok-Back rub-ok.

We had 5 skills to do in 35 minuites.I was ok on the written test but once I walked into the door to do my skills,my mind went blank! I went with 5 others from my class & they came out crying too.You feel so stupid forgetting something so simple but its very stressfull. I will not know until Friday if I passed but I dont think I did.I so mad at ME!

At the end of the skills the proctor said,is there anything at all in any skill that you feel you may have left off please verbalize now..This is when I started : I knocked on the door ,indroduced myself,I washed my hands,I explained the procedure,I closed the curtain,I locked the wheel chair and bed brakes,,I used side rails when needed.I preformed the procedure,I lowered the bed,I washed my hands before and after,I left the call light in place,I did this per each skill, yes I am finished. I just feel that my nervs got the best of me.Not knowning where all the supplies are,not knowing the beds.It was very hard to get through even though I had easy skills.Im am totally disapointed in myself over this.Kicking myself in the behind at least once every 5 minutes..:angryfire I can honestly say,If I have failed I will not re-do. Thanks for listening.