Basic Restorative Services Flashcards
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A resident in a restorative ambulation program refuses to walk today, saying they are too tired. The CNA should:
Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and report it to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must respect this, document the refusal accurately, and notify the nurse so the care plan can be reviewed.
Which activity is an example of a restorative self-care program?
Answer: The resident combs their own hair while the CNA provides verbal cues
Restorative self-care programs involve the resident performing tasks independently or with minimal assistance, with the CNA providing guidance rather than doing the task for them.
A resident uses a quad cane. Where should the cane be positioned during ambulation?
Answer: On the stronger side, advancing with the weaker leg
The cane is held on the stronger side and moves forward with the weaker leg, providing support to the affected side.
During passive range-of-motion exercises, the CNA notices the resident grimacing and tensing when the shoulder is moved. The CNA should:
Answer: Stop the movement, ask about pain, and report to the nurse
Signs of pain during ROM exercises require the CNA to stop, assess, and report to the nurse before continuing to avoid injury.
A resident's restorative care plan includes splint application for a hand contracture. When should the splint be removed?
Answer: According to the schedule specified in the care plan
Splints must be applied and removed on the schedule outlined in the individualized care plan to prevent skin breakdown and achieve therapeutic benefit.
Which resident behavior BEST indicates progress in a restorative eating program?
Answer: The resident independently uses adaptive utensils to complete 75% of the meal
Independent use of adaptive equipment to complete a greater portion of the meal demonstrates improved self-feeding function, a key restorative goal.
A CNA is assisting a resident with a restorative walking program using a standard walker. The resident's elbows should be:
Answer: Slightly flexed, approximately 15–30 degrees, when gripping the walker
Proper walker fit allows a slight 15–30 degree elbow flexion when the hands grip the walker at rest, ensuring safe weight-bearing and posture.