Conquer the CNA and Patient Care Technician Exams: Complete Nursing Assistant Study Guide for Patient Care Skills, Infection Control, Safety, Vital Signs, Ethics, Resident Support, and Exam Readiness

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

“Conquer the CNA and Patient Care Technician Exams” provides a clear, structured, and comprehensive introduction to the essential skills required for safe, compassionate patient care. Beginning with professional expectations, communication principles, and ethical responsibilities, the guide helps users understand the mindset and behaviors that support confident caregiving. Each topic is presented in smooth, natural language suited for both reading and listening, creating an accessible learning experience for new students and working adults preparing for certification.

The guide moves step-by-step through core patient care skills, including hygiene support, toileting, safe transfers, positioning, feeding assistance, and mobility techniques. Infection control measures, resident safety practices, and environmental awareness are explained in practical terms, emphasizing sound judgment and consistent habits that protect both caregivers and residents. Chapters on vital signs, observation, documentation, and reporting underscore how daily tasks contribute to overall health, teamwork, and quality care.

Advanced sections explore specialized care considerations such as dementia support, emotional reassurance, end-of-life comfort, cultural sensitivity, and communication with residents who have physical or cognitive limitations. The guide concludes with strategies for maintaining personal well-being, building resilience, and developing a long-term career in patient care. Clear, supportive, and grounded in real-world practice, this study guide helps future CNAs and PCTs grow into confident, capable, and compassionate caregivers.