What does the Passing Standard represent?

What does the Passing Standard represent?

• A. Maximum number of errors allowed
• B. Minimum correct steps required to pass
• C. Average score of participants
• D. Number of attempts allowed

Answer: (B)

The passing standard is the minimum level of performance you must reach to be considered competent. In the CNA skills evaluation, this is defined as the minimum number of steps you must perform correctly on the skill checklist. You pass by meeting or exceeding that threshold, not by counting errors, averages, or number of attempts. For example, if a skill has a checklist of 12 steps and the passing standard is 9, you need at least 9 steps done correctly to pass.

The passing standard is the minimum level of performance you must reach to be considered competent. In the CNA skills evaluation, this is defined as the minimum number of steps you must perform correctly on the skill checklist. You pass by meeting or exceeding that threshold, not by counting errors, averages, or number of attempts. For example, if a skill has a checklist of 12 steps and the passing standard is 9, you need at least 9 steps done correctly to pass.