Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 41c Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 41c Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking.

Directions:

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41c Apply One Knee-high Elastic Stocking

Supplies: knee-high elastic stocking

Must successfully demonstrate 8/10 steps

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Provide 360° privacy with a curtain, screen, or door.

Client is in supine position while elastic stocking is applied

Turn stocking inside out to the heel

Place the foot of the stocking over the client’s toes, foot, and heel

Pull the top of the stocking over the foot, heel, and leg

Move the client’s foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-exertion of limbs and joints

Required Step: Finish the procedure with no twists or wrinkles and the heel of the stocking, if present, is over the heel and opening in toe area, if present, is over or under the client’s toe area If using a manikin, candidate may state the stocking needs to be wrinkle-free

Ensure signaling device is within reach and bed is in the lowest horizontal position

After completing skill, wash hands

Suggested Time: 4 minutes

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Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 35c Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 35c Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt.

Directions:

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35c Assist to Ambulate Using a Transfer Belt

Supplies: transfer belt non-skid shoes

Must successfully demonstrate 11/14 steps

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Provide 360° privacy with a curtain, screen, or door.

Required Step: Before assisting to stand, place non-skid shoes on client

Before assisting to stand, ensure bed is in the lowest horizontal position

Before assisting to stand, ensure bed wheels are locked

Required Step: Before assisting to stand, assist client to sitting position with feet flat on floor

Before assisting to stand, place transfer belt on the client securely at the waist over clothing

Before assisting to stand, provide instructions to enable the client to assist in transferring, including a pre-arranged signal to alert the client when to begin standing

Stand facing the client to ensure the safety of the candidate and client during the transfer Count to 3 to alert the client to begin standing

On signal, gradually assist the client to stand by grasping the transfer belt on both sides with an underhand grasp while maintaining stability of the client’s legs by standing knee-to-knee or toe-to-toe with the client

Walk slightly behind and to one side of client while holding onto the transfer belt using an underhand grasp at the client’s lower back Walk with the client for a distance of at least 10 feet while holding transfer belt

Assist client back to bed and remove the transfer belt

Ensure signaling device is within reach and bed is in the lowest horizontal position

After completing skill, wash hands

Suggested Time: 4 minutes

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Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 34.2c Positions on Side

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 34.2c Positions on Side.

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34.2c Position on Side

Supplies: 3 pillows (+1 that is already on the bed)

Must successfully demonstrate 10/12 steps

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Provide 360° privacy with a curtain, screen, or door.

Before turning, lower head of bed

Raise side rail on side to which body will be turned

Assist client to slowly roll onto side toward raised side rail

Place or adjust pillow under head for support

Reposition arm and shoulder so client is not lying on his/her/their arm

Support top arm with pillow

Place pillow behind client’s back

Place pillow between legs with top knee flexed while knee and ankle are supported

Ensure signaling device is within reach and the bed is in the lowest horizontal position

After completing the skill, wash hands

Suggested Time: 4 minutes

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