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They will need to verbally tell the RN Test Observer which count they will be using.  \n􀂃 Other updates made to the Skill Tasks are in red font and highlighted in gray.  \nMinnesota  \nMock Skills  \nUpdates Effective: December 11, 2023  \nD&S Diversified Technologies (D&SDT), LLP – Headmaster, LLP  \nPlease note:  \nThe skill task steps included in this document are offered as guidelines to help prepare candidates for the Minnesota nurse aide skill test and the steps included herein are not intended to be used to provide complete care that would beall inclusive of best care practiced in an actual work setting.  \nThese mock skills are an added tool to help prepare your candidates for the skills exam. They may be used in a practice testing setting that emulates an actual test event to check off steps as they are demonstrated, which familiarizes the candidate with what to expect when they test and may help ease testing anxiety. They are the same steps listed in the Candidate Handbook.  \nAPPLY A KNEE-HIGH ANTI-EMBOLIC ( ELASTIC ) STOCKING TO ONE LEG  \n\n|  | Perform hand hygiene.\u003Cbr>a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.\u003Cbr>b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Explain the procedure to the resident. (Speak clearly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible.) |  |\n|  | Raise bed height. |  |\n|  | Provide for privacy. |  |\n|  | Provide for resident's privacy by only exposing one leg. |  |\n|  | Roll, gather, or turn the stocking down inside out to at least the heel. |  |\n|  | Place the foot of the stocking over the resident's toes, foot, and heel. |  |\n|  | Roll OR pull the top of the stocking over the resident’s foot, heel, and up the leg. |  |\n|  | Move the resident’s foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limbs and joints. |  |\n|  | Check toes for possible pressure from stocking. |  |\n|  | Adjust stocking as needed. |  |\n|  | Leave resident with a stocking that is smooth/wrinkle-free . |  |\n|  | Lower bed. |  |\n|  | Place call light or signal calling device within easy reach of the resident. |  |\n|  | Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times. |  |\n|  | Perform hand hygiene.\u003Cbr>a. 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