GEORGIA CNA SKILLS EXAM: APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH ELASTIC STOCKING

1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible 2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door 3 Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while stocking is applied 4 Turns stocking inside-out, at least to the heel 5 Places foot of stocking over toes, foot and heel 6 Pulls top of stocking over foot, heel and leg 7 Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and overextension of limb and joints 8 Finishes procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking, if present, is over heel and opening in toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area; if using a mannequin, candidate may state stocking needs to be wrinkle-free 9 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position 10 After completing skill, wash hands