Passing the CNA Exam in Pennsylvania
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Skills Tested on the Credentia Exam
Listed below are the 23 skills tested on the CNA exam in Pennsylvania:
https://kb-pa.credentia.com/en/article/skills
Explore these videos to see how to perform these skills: https://www.youtube.com/@XYNursingSkills
Skill 1 — Hand Hygiene (Hand Washing)
Skill 2 — Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking
Skill 3 — Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt
Skill 5 — Cleans Upper or Lower Denture
Skill 6 — Counts and Records Radial Pulse
Skill 7 — Counts and Records Respirations
Skill 8 — Donning And Removing PPE (Gown and Gloves)
Skill 9 — Dresses Client with Affected (Weak) Right Arm
Skill 10 — Feeds Client Who Cannot Feed Self
Skill 11 — Gives Modified Bed Bath (Face and One Arm, Hand and Underarm)
Skill 13 — Measures and Records Urinary Output
Skill 14 — Measures and Records Weight of Ambulatory Client
Skill 15 — Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (PROM) for One Knee and One Ankle
Skill 16 — Performs Modified Passive Range of Motion (PROM) for One Shoulder
Skill 17 — Positions On Side
Skill 18 — Provides Catheter Care for Female
Skill 19 — Provides Foot Care on One Foot
Skill 20 — Provides Mouth Care
Skill 21 — Provides Perineal Care (Peri-Care) for Female
Skill 22 — Transfers from Bed to Wheelchair Using Transfer Belt
Skill 23* — Measures and Records Manual Blood Pressure
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Language Skills
The CNA exam in Pennsylvania is mostly done in English. If English is not your first language, here are a few ways you can strengthen your English skills:
*Resources Coming Soon!*
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Math Skills
Knowing how to do simple math is key to passing the exam. Practice your math skills with these games:
*Resources Coming Soon!*
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Timekeeping
Practice your timekeeping skills with these tools: