Skills Test

Question 1

What is the automatic failure for ambulating of a gait belt?

Answer 1

Not locking the wheelchair and bed for safety.

Question 2

Automatic failure for applying TED stockings?

Answer 2

Wrinkles

Question 3

What is the automatic failure for positioning a resident on side?

Answer 3

Not raising the rail on the side of the bed opposite working side.

Question 4

What is the automatic failure for pulse and respirations?

Answer 4

The pulse has to be within 4 beats of the observers recorder rate.

Respiratory must be within 2 breaths of the RN recorded rate.

Question 5

What is the automatic failure for ROM?

Answer 5

Not asking the patient if there is any pain or discomfort.

Question 6

What is the automatic failure for a pivot transfer for an non-ambulatory patient?

Answer 6

Not locking the wheelchair brakes.

Not locking the bed brakes.

Not assisting resident to pivot in a controlled manner that ensures safety.

Question 7

Automatic failure for bedpan

Answer 7

Measurement of output within 25ml