CNA Using Adaptive Devices 3

Question 1

A resident with severe rheumatoid arthritis has been provided with weighted, large-handled utensils.
During a meal, the CNA notices the resident is still struggling to scoop food onto their spoon and is becoming frustrated.
What is the CNA's most appropriate next action?

Accepted Answer

Ask the resident if a plate guard or a scoop dish might also be helpful.

Answer

Offer to feed the resident to ensure they get adequate nutrition.

Answer

Document the difficulty and report it to the nurse at the end of the shift.

Answer

Encourage the resident to keep trying, as they will get used to it.

Question 2

A long-handled shoe horn is an adaptive device primarily designed to assist residents with what specific limitation?

Accepted Answer

Reduced hip flexion or back mobility.

Answer

Impaired balance while standing.

Answer

Poor fine motor skills in the hands.

Answer

Limited cognitive function.

Question 3

A CNA is assisting a resident who has had a stroke, resulting in one-sided weakness (hemiparesis). Which of the following adaptive devices requires the most specific, mandatory training for both the CNA and the resident to prevent serious injury?

Accepted Answer

A mechanical lift (e.g., Hoyer lift).

Answer

A gait belt with handles.

Answer

A bedside commode.

Answer

A reacher/grabber tool.

Question 4

A CNA observes a resident using a rolling walker by pushing it several feet ahead and then hunching over to catch up to it. This incorrect usage significantly increases the resident's risk of:

Accepted Answer

A fall due to an unstable center of gravity.

Answer

The walker's brakes failing from overuse.

Answer

Developing upper body strength too quickly.

Answer

Causing damage to the flooring surfaces.

Question 5

Before assisting a resident with a lower-limb prosthesis with ambulation, what is a critical but sometimes overlooked check the CNA should perform?

Accepted Answer

Checking the skin of the residual limb for redness or irritation.

Answer

Ensuring the prosthetic's shoe is securely tied.

Answer

Wiping the entire prosthesis down with a disinfectant wipe.

Answer

Asking the resident if the prosthesis feels heavy that day.

Question 6

Elastic shoelaces, which convert lace-up shoes into slip-ons, are a simple but highly effective adaptive device for a resident with which combination of conditions?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease and poor fine motor control.

Answer

Hearing impairment and macular degeneration.

Answer

Diabetes and dietary restrictions.

Answer

Congestive heart failure and fluid retention.

A resident with severe rheumatoid arthritis has been provided with weighted, large-handled utensils.During a meal, the CNA notices the resident is still struggling to scoop food onto their spoon and is becoming frustrated.What is the CNA's most appropriate *next* action?

A resident with severe rheumatoid arthritis has been provided with weighted, large-handled utensils.
During a meal, the CNA notices the resident is still struggling to scoop food onto their spoon and is becoming frustrated.
What is the CNA's most appropriate next action?