Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Welcome to the Activities of Daily Living lesson! ADLs are fundamental tasks that CNAs help residents perform daily, making this a significant portion of your certification exam. This lesson covers essential skills for assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and other basic daily activities while promoting independence and maintaining dignity. Understanding ADLs is crucial for both the written exam and skills demonstration.
📋 Learning Objectives
- Master proper techniques for assisting with basic ADLs
- Learn how to promote resident independence
- Understand proper body mechanics during assistance
- Develop skills for maintaining resident dignity
- Learn appropriate documentation of ADL assistance
- Understand when and how to modify assistance levels
🎯 Topics Covered
- ADL Essentials
- ADL Care: What Not To Do
- ADL Success Blueprint
- Practice Tests
⏱️ Estimated Time: 55 minutes
📚 Quick Facts About Official CNA Exam – Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Number of Questions in Category: 13 questions
(Exact number confirmed by exam outline) - Minimum Correct Required: 10-11 out of 13 (80%)
(Based on standard passing requirement) - Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 2-3 questions
(To maintain 80% passing threshold) - Exam Weight: 22% of total exam
(Confirmed by official exam breakdown) - Question Types: Multiple choice, skills demonstration
- Critical Rating: High Priority (Core Skills Category)
- State Requirement: Must pass both written and skills demonstration
- Testing Format: Written questions and hands-on evaluation
Note: ADLs represent the second-largest section of the CNA exam after Basic Nursing Skills, reflecting its importance in daily patient care.
Ready to begin? Click on “ADL Essentials” to start mastering these fundamental skills for your CNA exam success!