December 7, 2025

CNA Skill 07

SKILL 7: COUNTS AND RECORDS RESPIRATIONS

  1. Introduce yourself and explain the procedure to the patient.
  2. Count respirations for 60 seconds.
  3. Place the call light or signaling device within reach of the patient.
  4. Perform hand hygiene.
  5. Document respiratory rate within plus or minus 4 of the evaluator’s result.