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Arkansas Nurse Aide Exam Cheat Sheet

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Aging and Restorative Care

  • Not published of exam
  • 5 Questions Normal Aging Independence Range of Motion Adaptive Devices

Basic Nursing Skills

  • Not published of exam
  • 11 Questions Vital Signs Positioning Body Mechanics Skin Integrity

Care Impaired

  • Not published of exam
  • 3 Questions Dementia Care Sensory Limits Redirection Individualized Support

Communication

  • Not published of exam
  • 5 Questions Verbal Communication Nonverbal Cues Documentation Reporting Changes

Data Collection

  • Not published of exam
  • 4 Questions Measurements Intake Output Weight Observation

Disease Process

  • Not published of exam
  • 5 Questions Signs Symptoms Chronic Conditions Prevention Report Changes

Infection Control

  • Not published of exam
  • 9 Questions Hand Hygiene Standard Precautions PPE Contamination

Mental Health

  • Not published of exam
  • 4 Questions Emotional Needs Behavior Changes Grief Supportive Care

Personal Care

  • Not published of exam
  • 8 Questions Bathing Oral Care Elimination Grooming

Resident Rights

  • Not published of exam
  • 6 Questions Privacy Dignity Choice Abuse Reporting

Role and Responsibility

  • Not published of exam
  • 7 Questions Scope Delegation Professional Conduct Registry Duties

Safety

  • Not published of exam
  • 8 Questions Fall Prevention Transfers Emergencies Call Light

Quick Facts

  • Credential Arkansas Nurse Aide
  • Administrator D&S Headmaster
  • Knowledge 75 multiple-choice questions
  • Knowledge time 60 minutes
  • Knowledge pass 76% or better
  • Skills 3 or 4 tasks
  • Skills time 30 minutes
  • Skills pass 80% each plus key steps
  • Attempts 3 per component
  • Deadline Within one training year
  • Training 91 hours minimum
  • Fees $30 knowledge; $95 skills
  • Versions English or Spanish
  • Audio $40 knowledge option
  • Domain weights Not published

Active vs Passive ROM AG

Active ROM

  • Resident moves joint
  • Encourages independence
  • Assist as needed

Passive ROM

  • Aide moves joint
  • Support above below
  • Stop with pain
  • Resident moves vs aide moves

Restorative and Disease Care AG

  • Independence Encourage resident participation Goal
  • Active ROM Resident moves joint Exercise
  • Passive ROM Aide moves joint Exercise
  • Pain Stop movement and report Safety
  • Contracture Prevent with positioning Restore
  • Pressure injury Reposition and protect skin Prevent
  • Sudden weakness Ensure safety then report Urgent
  • Breathing change Stay and summon nurse Urgent
  • Chest pain Stop activity and report Urgent
  • Normal aging Never dismiss new changes Observe

Assist vs Do AG

Assist

  • Resident does safe portions
  • Preserves ability
  • Encourages independence

Do everything

  • Creates unnecessary dependence
  • Reduces resident participation
  • Use only when needed
  • Support ability; avoid dependence

Skill Opening BA

  • Knock | Introduce | Hygiene | Explain | Privacy
  • KIHEP Respect before task Protect every resident

Skill Test Flow BA

  • Scenario is read → Listen before starting
  • Need scenario again → Request repeat
  • Starting care → Use universal routine
  • Notice mistake → Announce correction and redo
  • Step says BEFORE → Preserve exact order
  • Task is complete → Tell observer finished

Official Question Counts BA

  • Basic Nursing 11 questions Official
  • Infection Control 9 questions Official
  • Personal Care 8 questions Official
  • Safety 8 questions Official
  • Role Responsibility 7 questions Official
  • Resident Rights 6 questions Official
  • Aging Restorative 5 questions Official
  • Communication 5 questions Official
  • Disease Process 5 questions Official
  • Data Collection 4 questions Official
  • Mental Health 4 questions Official
  • Care Impaired 3 questions Official

Universal Skill Routine BA

  • Knock Wait before entering Respect
  • Introduce Identify yourself Communication
  • Hand hygiene Before resident contact Safety
  • Explain Describe care before starting Consent
  • Privacy Close curtain or door Right
  • Bed brakes Lock before care Safety
  • Bed height Raise for body mechanics During
  • Low bed Lower after care Finish
  • Call light Leave within reach Finish
  • Comfort Check resident alignment Finish
  • Clean area Dispose and store supplies Finish
  • Final hygiene Clean hands after care Finish

Other Skill Pool BA

  • Ambulate bed-chair Gait belt transfer Mobility
  • Ambulate chair-bed Gait belt transfer Mobility
  • Partial bed bath Face arm hand underarm Hygiene
  • Denture care Clean upper or lower Oral
  • Dress bedridden Dress resident in bed Personal
  • Feed resident Assist dependent eater Nutrition
  • Foot care Complete one foot Personal
  • Occupied bed Change linens with resident Bed
  • Mouth care Brush resident teeth Oral
  • Nail care Complete one hand Personal
  • Pivot bed-chair Weight-bearing resident transfer Mobility
  • Pivot chair-bed Weight-bearing resident transfer Mobility
  • Side position Align resident in bed Position
  • Hip knee ROM Move assigned joints Restore
  • Shoulder ROM Move one shoulder Restore
  • Pulse respirations Count and record Vital
  • Resident weight Use balance beam scale Measure

CNA Information Flow CO

  • Observe -> Report -> Record
  • Observe facts Report changes Record accurately

Report vs Record CO

Report

  • Tell nurse promptly
  • Urgent changes first
  • Use objective details

Record

  • Document after care
  • Use exact facts
  • Follow facility policy
  • Notify now vs document care

Communication Picker CO

  • Resident has hearing loss → Face resident clearly
  • Resident has vision loss → Identify yourself and items
  • Resident is confused → Use simple calm cues
  • Resident is upset → Listen and acknowledge
  • Need clinical escalation → Report objective details
  • Recording resident statement → Use exact words

Communication and Cognition CO

  • Eye level Face resident directly Respect
  • One question Allow response time Clarity
  • Open question Encourages fuller response Listen
  • Hearing loss Face resident clearly Adapt
  • Vision loss Identify yourself and items Adapt
  • Dementia Use calm simple cues Adapt
  • Confusion Redirect without arguing Safety
  • Behavior change Report new patterns Observe
  • Resident words Quote important statements Document
  • Late entry Follow facility policy Record

Objective vs Subjective DA

Objective

  • Seen heard measured
  • Exact observable facts
  • Record precise values

Subjective

  • Resident describes experience
  • Pain or nausea
  • Quote important words
  • Observed fact vs reported feeling

Measurements and Observation DA

  • Radial pulse Count and record Vital
  • Respirations Observe and record Vital
  • Weight Use balanced scale Measure
  • Output Read graduate eye-level mL
  • Intake Record consumed fluids mL
  • Objective data Seen heard measured Observe
  • Subjective data Resident reports experience Quote
  • New change Report promptly to nurse Escalate
  • Record value Document exact measurement Never guess
  • Recording form Sign before skill test Exam

Handwashing Flow IN

  • Wet | Soap | Scrub | Rinse | Dry
  • Clean fingertips Avoid faucet contact Hands completely dry

Clean vs Dirty IN

Clean

  • Unused protected supplies
  • Keep off contaminated surfaces
  • Handle before dirty areas

Dirty

  • Touched body fluids
  • Contain and discard
  • Change gloves afterward
  • Clean first; dirty last

Infection Response IN

  • Touching body fluids → Wear gloves
  • Clothing contamination likely → Add gown
  • Moving across body → Clean toward dirty
  • Gloves become contaminated → Remove and replace
  • Care is finished → Remove PPE safely
  • PPE is removed → Perform hand hygiene

Infection Control Core IN

  • Standard precautions Use for every resident Always
  • Gloves Body fluid contact risk PPE
  • Gown Protect clothing and skin PPE
  • Clean to dirty Avoid spreading organisms Direction
  • Glove change Change between dirty tasks Rule
  • Soiled linen Keep away from uniform Contain
  • Disposable item Discard after use Never reuse
  • Reusable item Clean before storage Finish
  • Faucet Avoid hand recontamination Key step
  • Hands dry Complete hygiene fully Key step

Personal Care Principles PE

  • Bath water Resident checks comfort Choice
  • Face Wash eyes inner outward Clean
  • Perineal care Front toward back Direction
  • Catheter tubing Clean away from meatus Direction
  • Drainage bag Keep below bladder Safety
  • Denture Protect from breakage Care
  • Oral care Position safely upright Aspiration
  • Feeding Offer manageable bites Pace
  • Dressing Weak side first Assist
  • Undressing Strong side first Assist
  • Foot care Dry between toes Skin
  • Nail care Use approved task steps Exam

Mandatory First Tasks PE

  • Bedpan Measure output plus handwashing Possible first
  • Catheter care Female manikin plus handwashing Possible first
  • Isolation task Gown gloves drainage handwashing Possible first
  • Perineal care Female manikin plus handwashing Possible first
  • First task One mandatory task assigned Always
  • Remaining tasks Two or three random Variable
  • Handwashing Embedded at mandatory ending Required
  • Manikin tasks Catheter and perineal care Only two

Abuse vs Neglect RE

Abuse

  • Intentional harmful act
  • Physical verbal financial
  • Report immediately

Neglect

  • Required care omitted
  • Needs remain unmet
  • Report immediately
  • Harmful act vs omitted care

Rights Role and Reporting RE

  • Right to refuse Stop and notify nurse Choice
  • Privacy Shield body and information Right
  • Dignity Respect person and preferences Right
  • Confidentiality Share only care needs Privacy
  • Abuse suspicion Report immediately Duty
  • Neglect Failure to provide care Report
  • Misappropriation Resident property misuse Report
  • Scope limit Decline untrained tasks Safety
  • Delegated task Accept only trained care Scope
  • Care plan Follow assigned directions Role

Knowledge vs Skills RO

Knowledge

  • 75 multiple-choice questions
  • 60 minute maximum
  • 76% passing

Skills

  • Three or four tasks
  • 30 minute maximum
  • 80% plus key steps
  • Computer answers vs live demonstration

Exam Logistics RO

  • Knowledge exam 75 computer questions 60 min
  • Knowledge pass 76% or better Official
  • Skill test Three or four tasks 30 min
  • Skill pass 80% on every task All tasks
  • Key steps Every bold step required Must pass
  • Knowledge fee $30 each attempt Self-pay
  • Skill fee $95 each attempt Self-pay
  • Audio fee $40 knowledge attempt Optional
  • Test window One year after training Deadline
  • Attempt limit Three each component Retrain next

Skill Closing SA

  • Low | Locked | Light | Clean
  • Bed low Wheels locked Call light near Hands clean

Resident Change Response SA

  • Immediate danger → Protect and summon help
  • New breathing change → Stay and notify nurse
  • Resident feels dizzy → Stop and seat safely
  • Resident reports pain → Stop task and report
  • Resident refuses care → Respect and notify nurse
  • Suspect abuse → Report immediately

Safety and Transfers SA

  • Gait belt Secure before standing Transfer
  • Wide base Stabilize your stance Mechanics
  • Bend knees Protect your back Mechanics
  • Resident shoes Use nonskid footwear Fall
  • Wheelchair brakes Lock before transfer Key
  • Footrests Move from transfer path Key
  • Weak side Support during movement Assist
  • Dizziness Stop and seat resident Report
  • Call light Never leave unreachable Finish
  • Unknown task Ask supervising nurse Scope

Skill Scoring Rules SA

  • Demonstrate Verbalizing alone earns nothing Rule
  • Key step Missing one fails task Bold
  • Task score At least 80% each Rule
  • Correction Tell observer then redo Allowed
  • Correction window Before time or finish 30 min
  • Step order Flexible unless BEFORE AFTER Rule
  • Scenario repeat Request during test Allowed
  • Finish task Tell observer verbally Required
  • Failed retest Includes previously failed task Retake

Common Traps

Old task count

  • Current test uses 3-4 tasks ≠ Not fixed at five

Invented weights

  • Official counts are published ≠ Percentage weights are not

Average score myth

  • Need 80% every task ≠ One weak task can fail

Bold step myth

  • Every key step required ≠ Overall 80% is insufficient alone

Verbalization myth

  • Actually demonstrate each step ≠ Words alone earn nothing

Correction panic

  • Corrections are allowed ≠ Announce and redo before finish

Order panic

  • Most order is flexible ≠ BEFORE AFTER controls sequence

Refusal trap

  • Never force care ≠ Respect and notify nurse

Scope trap

  • Never perform untrained tasks ≠ Ask supervising nurse

Last Minute

  • 1. 75 questions in 60 minutes
  • 2. Knowledge pass is 76%
  • 3. Skills use 3-4 tasks
  • 4. Skills allow 30 minutes
  • 5. Score 80% each task
  • 6. Never miss bold steps
  • 7. Demonstrate; do not merely verbalize
  • 8. Announce corrections before finishing
  • 9. Preserve BEFORE AFTER order
  • 10. Knock introduce hygiene explain privacy
  • 11. Low bed; lock wheels
  • 12. Leave call light reachable
  • 13. Clean to dirty
  • 14. Measure and record exactly
  • 15. Respect refusal and report
  • 16. Report abuse immediately

Arkansas CNA

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