CNA CNA Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When helping a resident ambulate (walk), what should the CNA use to provide support?
- A bed sheet wrapped around the resident's waist
- A gait belt placed around the resident's waist (Correct answer)
- The resident's clothing at the shoulder
- A wheelchair positioned behind the resident
Correct answer: A gait belt placed around the resident's waist
A gait belt is placed around the resident's waist to give the CNA a secure grip and improve safety during ambulation.
Question 2: A resident who uses a cane should hold it on which side of their body?
- The weaker (affected) side
- The stronger (unaffected) side (Correct answer)
- Either side, depending on the resident's preference
- The cane is held in front of the body, not to either side
Correct answer: The stronger (unaffected) side
The cane is held on the stronger side so the resident can shift weight to the cane when stepping with the weaker leg, providing better stability.
Question 3: When assisting a resident with a walker, the CNA should walk:
- Directly in front of the resident to clear a path
- Slightly behind and to the side of the resident (Correct answer)
- At least 10 feet behind to give the resident space
- Beside the resident on the walker's opposite side
Correct answer: Slightly behind and to the side of the resident
Standing slightly behind and to the side keeps the CNA close enough to prevent falls while not blocking the resident's path.
Question 4: What is the correct action if a resident begins to fall while the CNA is assisting with ambulation?
- Let go immediately to avoid being pulled down
- Use the gait belt to guide the resident gently to the floor while protecting their head (Correct answer)
- Pull the resident sharply upright to prevent contact with the floor
- Call for help and wait before making any physical contact
Correct answer: Use the gait belt to guide the resident gently to the floor while protecting their head
If a fall cannot be prevented, the CNA should lower the resident safely to the floor while protecting the head to minimize injury.
Question 5: What does the term 'positioning' mean in restorative nursing care?
- Assigning residents to specific rooms based on their diagnosis
- Placing residents in correct body alignment to prevent complications and promote comfort (Correct answer)
- Determining the order in which residents receive meals
- Arranging medical equipment around the resident's bed
Correct answer: Placing residents in correct body alignment to prevent complications and promote comfort
Proper positioning maintains body alignment, prevents pressure injuries, contractures, and respiratory complications.
Question 6: How frequently should a bedridden resident's position be changed to prevent pressure injuries?
- Every 4–6 hours
- At least every 2 hours (Correct answer)
- Once per shift
- Only when the resident requests it
Correct answer: At least every 2 hours
Repositioning at least every 2 hours redistributes pressure and maintains skin integrity in residents who cannot reposition themselves.
CNA CNA Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 2
When helping a resident ambulate (walk), what should the CNA use to provide support?