The state skill test includes: (5) randomly selected skills, out of a total of (37) skills.
The nurse aide must pass the skills test, before proceeding to the written test.
(2) of the skills you will be tested on are:
Handwashing, and Communication, leaving (3) skills to be tested.
You may fail (1) of the (5) skills and still pass the skills test, meaning,
(4) of the (5) skills MUST be successfully completed and passed.
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Resident Care Supply List
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Resident Room
Adequate space, lighting and ventilation
A sink with hot and cold running water.
Hospital bed with regular mattress, and side rails (Electric /manual)
Over-bed table
Bedside table (night stand)
Call light (may be simulated)
Chair
Soiled linen container
Provisions for privacy: curtain or screen
Lamp
Wastebasket with plastic liner (1) by each bed, and sink
Supportive devices (pillows, blanket rolls, wedges)
Toileting Supplies
Bedpan (standard) 2 per candidate scheduled
Toilet tissue
Catheter
Incontinence briefs / underwear
Peri wash and wipes, if used by facility
Urinary drainage bag
Alcohol wipes
Leg band to secure catheter or tape
Urinal
Toilet / Bedside Commode
Urine collection device
Incontinent pad or draw sheet
Measuring and Recording Supplies
Digital thermometers
Probe covers (disposable if used by facility)
Scale (non-digital stand-up scale)
Device for measuring height (device attached to scale)
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope (may use teaching version w/ dual earpiece)
Blood pressure cuff / 1 XL for usage
Clock preferred or Wrist Watch with second hand
Measuring container (graduated - at least 250 ml 's/cc 's units clearly visible)
Linens
Pillowcase, top and bottom sheets (3 sets per testing)
Blanket or bed spread
Covered pillows for positioning (minimum of 4)
Underpads (disposable, reusable, or towel, 2 per testing)
Lift Pad
Clothing
Undershirt
Pants (sweat suit or elastic waist pants)
Button front shirt
Socks
Non-skid foot wear / Slippers
Underpants
Bra or camisole
Gowns and bedclothes
Knee-high elastic stockings(1 stocking per testing)
Soft mittens
Mouth Care Supplies
Emesis basin for spitting
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Denture container with lid
Denture cleaner
Full set of real dentures
Mouthwash and swabs for oral care
Lubricant (lip balm)
Bath Supplies
Bathtub and shower (in clinical setting)
Bath Basin (4 per testing)
Soap, regular and/or rinse-less type
Soap dish
Bath thermometer
Bath mat
Robe
Deodorant
Shower chair
Shower cap
Shampoo
Towels 2 per candidate scheduled
Washcloth (3 per candidate scheduled)
Bath blanket (optional- sheet may be used) 2 per testing
Grooming Supplies
Combs
Brushes
Curlers
Nail clippers
Nail file or emery boards (4-6 per testing)
Orangewood stick (nails)
Oil or Lotion, in pump container (hypoallergenic & 1 bottle per testing unscented)
Skin bracer or after shave lotion, if indicated
Shaving cream/lotion
Safety or disposable razors
Electric shaver
Shampoo
Blow dryer
Pail
Water proof sheets or Rinsette
Large pitcher
Mirror
Hair accessories
Nutrition Supplies
Dishes
Dish covers
Meal tray with client's name on meal card (1 per testing)
Clothing protector (napkin or bib)
Spoon, knife and fork, including common assistive devices
Water pitcher
Drinking cup (disposable)
Straws
Food (typically be eaten with spoon-no finger food)
Napkins/Paper Towels (4-6 per testing)
Ambulation /Transfer Supplies
Cane
Transfer (gait) belt
Crutches
Mechanical lift
Walker
Trapeze
Wheelchair with footrests and brakes
Miscellaneous
Facial tissues
Pencil and paper for candidate's recording
Paper towels dispenser / hand soap
Infection Control
Disinfectant for cleaning supplies
Alcohol and cotton swabs
Plastic bags (for wastebasket) 2 per each wastebasket
Gloves, large, disposable (3 per candidate scheduled)
Gloves, large, disposable non-latex (3 per candidate scheduled)
Gown, Isolation (long sleeve & waist ties-(2 cloth or disposable)
Hand Sanitizer (1 container per testing)
Hand Wipes (may use washcloth) 2 per candidate scheduled
Antimicrobial spray/Wipes (1 container per testing)
Special Items
Foot board
Foot stool or ottoman
Hand rolls
Heel and elbow protectors
Over-bed cradle (optional)
Positioning devices
Pressure relieving mattress
Teaching supplies
Charts forms (e.g., ADL flow sheets)
Medical dictionary
Weights and measures equivalence chart
Incident / Accident Forms
Turning schedule
Mannequin with removable catheter
Water coloring (to tint water for Urinary Output- (coffee, tea or soda)
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STATE OF TEXAS SKILLS
1. Handwashing
2. How To Start Conversations and Send Messages
3. Communicating With Residents Who Have Vision Loss
4. Communicating With Residents Who Have Hearing Loss
5. Communicating With Residents Who Have Problems With Speech
6. Assisting Residents Who Have Memory Loss,
Confusion or Understanding Problems
7. Assisting Residents Who Are Demanding or Angry
8. Moving the Helpless Resident to the Head
of the Bed With One Assistant
9. Assisting Resident to Sit Up on Side of Bed
10. Assisting the Resident to Transfer From
Chair to Bed or Bed to Chair
11. Assisting the Resident With Ambulation
12. Making the Unoccupied Bed
13. Making the Occupied Bed
14. Tub or Shower Bath With Shampooing the Hair
15. Perineal Care/Incontinent Care--Female
With or Without Catheter
16. Perineal Care/Incontinent Care--Male
With or Without Catheter
17. Back Rub
18. Brushing the Teeth
19. Denture Care
20. Mouth Care of Dependent Resident
21. Shaving the Male Resident--Safety or Disposable Razor
22. Shaving the Male Resident--Electric Razor
23. Hand and Fingernail Care
24. Foot and Toenail Care
25. ------DELETED-----------
26. Oral Temperature/Pulse/Respirations
27. Axillary Temperature/Pulse/Respirations
28. Rectal Temperature/Pulse/Respirations
29. Blood Pressure
30. Weight of Ambulatory Resident
31. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercise for
Right or Left Upper Extremity
32. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercise for
Right or Left Lower Extremity
33. Assisting With Dressing, Hair Combing and
Application of Prosthetic Devices
34. Complete Bed Bath
35. Feeding the Dependent
Resident (Offering Food and Fluids)
36. Turning Resident on His Side Toward You37.
Assisting Resident with Use of Bedpan
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Procedural Guidelines Pages
1. Fainting and Syncope 51
2. Falls and Suspected Fractures 52
3. Seizures 54
4. Application of Cold Packs to Strains & Bruises 56
5. Vomiting and Aspiration 58
6. Clearing Obstructed Airway
(Heimlich Maneuver) 59
7. Handwashing 62
8. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) 63
9. Isolation Precautions 66
10. Communication and Interpersonal Skills 69
11. Body Mechanics for Nurse Aides 74
12. Positioning Residents 75
13. Turning Resident on Side Toward You 78
14. Moving Resident in Bed 81
15. Assisting Resident to Sit Up
on Side of Bed 84
16. Assisting Resident to Transfer to Chair/Wheelchair 86
17. Ambulation and Ambulation Aids 89
18. Making the Unoccupied Bed 92
19. Making the Occupied Bed 94
20. Tub or Shower Bath 96
21. Complete Bed Bath 98
22. Partial Bath 101
23. Bedpan and Urinal 103
24. Perineal /Incontinent Care-Female
(With or Without Catheter) 106
25. Perineal /Incontinent Care-Male
(With or Without Catheter) 108
26. Back Rub 110
27. Brushing the Teeth 112
28. Denture Care 114
29. Special Mouth Care 116
30. Hair Care 118
31. Shampooing the Hair 120
32. Shaving the Resident 122
33. Hand, Foot and Nail Care 124
34. Dressing and Undressing the Resident 126
35. AM Care/PM Care 128
36. Assisting with Meals 130
37. Feeding the Dependent Resident 133
38. Syringe Feeding the Resident 136
39. Serving Fresh Drinking Water 139
40. Intake and Output (I & O) 141
41. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care 143
42. Urine Specimen Collection 145
43. Stool Specimen Collection 148
44. Soft Restraints (Mitt and Vest) 150
45. Temperature (Oral, Axillary and Rectal) 153
46. Pulse and Respiration 158
47. Blood Pressure 160
48. Height and Weight 163
49. Observing and Reporting Summary 165
50. Postmortem Care. 167
51. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises 169
52. Assisting Psychosocial Needs 172
53. Assisting Specific Behavior Problems 176
54. Assisting with Cognitive Impairment 180
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