CNA CNA Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 1

Question 1

What is the primary goal of restorative care provided by a CNA?

Accepted Answer

To help residents regain and maintain the highest possible level of function and independence

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To cure the resident's underlying disease

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To reduce staffing costs by decreasing nurse involvement

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To prepare residents for discharge to home within 30 days

Question 2

What does the term 'range of motion' (ROM) exercise refer to?

Accepted Answer

Moving a joint through its full arc of movement to maintain flexibility

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Exercises that strengthen cardiac muscle

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A diet plan that supports muscle recovery

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Exercises performed only by physical therapists

Question 3

What is the difference between passive and active ROM exercises?

Accepted Answer

In passive ROM the CNA moves the limb; in active ROM the resident moves it independently

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Passive ROM is done in water; active ROM is done on land

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Passive ROM is for arms only; active ROM is for legs only

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Active ROM requires equipment; passive ROM does not

Question 4

When performing ROM exercises, how should a CNA handle a joint if the resident reports pain?

Accepted Answer

Stop the exercise at that point and report the pain to the nurse

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Continue past the pain to stretch the joint further

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Tell the resident pain is normal and push through it

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Increase speed to get through the painful range quickly

Question 5

Which of the following is a contracture, and why is preventing it important?

Accepted Answer

A contracture is a permanent shortening of muscle and connective tissue that can prevent normal joint movement

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A contracture is a muscle spasm that improves with heat therapy and is temporary

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A contracture is a bruise caused by improper ROM technique

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A contracture is a term for muscle strengthening that occurs with regular exercise

Question 6

How often are ROM exercises typically performed for residents on a restorative care program?

Accepted Answer

At least once daily or as specified in the care plan

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Once a week during physical therapy sessions only

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Only when the resident requests them

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Three times a day for a minimum of 60 minutes each session