Nursing Assisting - nocti

Nursing AssistingSpecific Competencies and Skills continued:Communication SkillsUse appropriate and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skillsDemonstrate appropriate telephone techniquesExhibit knowledge of basic computer skillsDocument and report patient informationCommunicate with special needs patientsUnderstand the purposes of medical records componentsRecognize and identify medical terminology and abbreviationsPersonal Care SkillsAssist/perform appropriate clientbathing skillsAssist/perform appropriate clientgrooming skillsAssist/perform appropriate client oralhygiene skillsAssist/perform appropriate clientdressing skillsAssist client with toileting/eliminationneedsAssist/perform appropriate clientfeeding techniquesAssess and assist with client skin carePerform appropriate bed making techniquesMental Health and Social Service NeedsRecognize psychosocial characteristics of mental health populationsIdentify appropriate nurse assistant response to client’s inappropriatebehaviorIdentification of age-appropriate developmental tasksFollow established care plan for behavior managementUtilize the client’s family and friends as sources of emotional support forthe clientIdentify the affects of age, illness, and disability on life experiencesRecognize and respect cultural diversityPage 2 of 7NOCTI Job Ready AssessmentCopyright © NOCTI All Rights Reserved

Nursing AssistingSpecific Competencies and Skills continued:Client’s RightsDemonstrate understanding of HIPAA regulations regarding privacy andconfidentialityProvide clients with personal independence and choice rightsRecognize and report client grievance issuesMeet the client’s needs for participation in group activitiesProvide security and proper care for client’s personal possessionsRecognize and report signs and symptoms of client abuse, mistreatment, orneglectRecognize legal issues involving physical and chemical restraintsDemonstrate awareness of Client’s Bill of RightsBasic Restorative DevicesAssist the client with ambulating aids(e.g. canes, walkers, braces, crutches,wheelchair, gait belt)Assist/perform client transfer usingmechanical liftsAssist the client with assistive devicesused with activities of daily livingEncourage and/or assist/performappropriate range of motion (ROM)exercisesDemonstrate and assist in care and useof prosthetic devicesEmployability SkillsMaintain OBRA requirements for Nursing Assisting certificationIdentity appropriate scope of practice for Nursing AssistantsRecognize work requirements in the health care industryRecognize appropriate professional hygiene and appearance for health careworkersPage 3 of 7NOCTI Job Ready AssessmentCopyright © NOCTI All Rights Reserved

Nursing AssistingWritten Assessment:Administration Time: 3 hoursNumber of Questions: 198Areas Covered:Page 4 of 7NOCTI Job Ready AssessmentCopyright © NOCTI All Rights Reserved

Nursing AssistingSample Questions:A sign of a urinary tract infection might includeA. low temperatureB. malodorous urineC. skin rashD. excessive thirstGowns should be wornA. at all times to keep clothing cleanB. when caring for the elderlyC. when clothes may become contaminatedD. more than once to conserve costsAtrophy of a muscle is _____ of muscle tissue.A. paralysisB. wastingC. an increaseD. contractureWhen making the bed, the soiled linen should be placedA. on the bedside tableB. on the overbed tableC. in a laundry bagD. on the floorA sign of dementia is a/anA. desire to eat regular mealsB. decrease in cognitive functionC. ability to figure out problemsD. good memory of recent eventsPage 5 of 7NOCTI Job Ready AssessmentCopyright © NOCTI All Rights Reserved

Nursing AssistingPerformance Assessment:Administration Time: 2 hours and 5 minutesNumber of Jobs: 5Areas Covered:14% Vital SignsAssemble equipment, wash hands, identifyself and client, question client, obtain andrecord oral temperature, radial pulse, andrespirations, and time to complete Job 1.16% Barrier TechniquesAssemble equipment, wash hands, applymask/gown/gloves, bag waste, removemask/gown/gloves, exit room properly, andtime to complete Job 2.17% Wheelchair UseObtain authorization, wash hands, identify self and client, explain procedures,prepare wheelchair, prepare bed, assist client in sitting and standing, assist clientinto wheelchair, wheelchair operation, and time to complete Job 3.22% Occupied Bed MakingAssemble linen, wash hands, identify self and client, explain procedures, preparebed for task, position client in bed, remove/replace top/bottom linens, repositionclient, and time to complete Job 4.31% Modified Bed BathAssemble equipment and garments, wash hands, identify self and client, explainprocedures, prepare bed for task, prepare client for bath, verify correct watertemperature, bathe head/neck/arm/axillae/chest/abdomen/leg/foot, change waterin basin, bathe female perineal area, bathe rectal area, assist client into gown,reposition client in bed, replace top linens, secure bed and other items for client,equipment and area clean-up, and time to complete Job 5.Page 6 of 7NOCTI Job Ready AssessmentCopyright © NOCTI All Rights Reserved

Nursing AssistingSample Job:Maximum Time:Participant Activity:Wheelchair Use20 minutesThe participant will transfer a client from a bed to awheelchair using a transfer belt, demonstrate appropriateclient interaction for the procedure, push the wheelchairalong a hallway, demonstrate getting in and out of anelevator, and return to the room.The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the leading professionalorganization for career and technical educators, commends all students who participate incareer and technical education programs and choose tovalidate their educational attainment through rigoroustechnical assessments. In taking this assessment youdemonstrate to your school, your parents and guardians,your future employers and yourself that you understandthe concepts and knowledge needed to succeed in theworkplace. Good Luck!Page 7 of 7NOCTI Job Ready AssessmentCopyright © NOCTI All Rights Reserved