Personal Care Skills
📋 Lesson Overview
Welcome to the Personal Care lesson! This essential section focuses on the fundamental aspects of providing direct patient care with attention to dignity, safety, and comfort. Personal care is a critical component of your CNA role and features prominently on the certification exam. Mastering these skills is crucial for both exam success and providing quality resident care.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- Master essential personal care techniques and procedures
- Identify warning signs and potential complications
- Develop best practices for resident care delivery
- Learn proper documentation of personal care
- Understand privacy and dignity preservation
- Recognize when to report changes in condition
📚 Topics Covered
- Patient Care Essentials
- Personal Care Warning Signs
- Personal Care Best Practices
- Practice Tests
⏱️ Estimated Time: 50 minutes
ℹ️ Quick Facts About Official CNA Exam – Personal Care Skills
- Number of Questions in Category: 6-7 questions
(Estimated portion of ADL questions) - Minimum Correct Required: 5-6 out of 7 (80%)
(Based on standard passing requirement) - Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 1-2 questions
(To maintain 80% passing threshold) - Exam Weight: 10-12% of total exam
(Estimated portion within ADL section) - Question Types: Multiple choice, scenario-based
- Critical Rating: High Priority (Core Skills Category)
- State Requirement: Must demonstrate competency in personal care
- Testing Format: Written questions and skills demonstration
Special Focus:
- Privacy maintenance
- Dignity preservation
- Bathing techniques
- Grooming procedures
- Dressing assistance
- Skin care
- Proper technique
- Safety measures
Note: Personal Care Skills are evaluated as part of the Activities of Daily Living section, which comprises 22% of the total exam. These skills are particularly emphasized in the clinical skills portion of the exam.
Ready to begin? Click on “Patient Care Essentials” to start mastering these fundamental skills for your CNA exam success!