CNA Restorative Care and Rehabilitation Flashcards
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A resident with a hip replacement is beginning ambulation training. Which assistive device is most commonly used initially?
Answer: Walker
A walker provides the most stability for residents beginning ambulation after hip replacement surgery.
When applying a splint or brace as part of restorative care, the CNA should check the skin underneath every:
Answer: 4 hours
Skin under splints and braces should be checked every 4 hours to detect pressure areas or skin breakdown early.
A resident's restorative care plan includes 'AROM to bilateral upper extremities.' What does AROM stand for?
Answer: Active Range of Motion
AROM stands for Active Range of Motion, meaning the resident performs the exercises using their own muscle strength.
A resident keeps refusing restorative exercises, saying they are too tired. The CNA's best response is to:
Answer: Ask what time of day the resident feels most energetic and report to the nurse
Scheduling exercises when the resident has the most energy promotes participation and respects their preferences while supporting the care goal.
Which of the following is a functional consequence of prolonged immobility that restorative care aims to prevent?
Answer: Contractures
Contractures—permanent shortening of muscles and joints—are a major complication of immobility that restorative range-of-motion exercises help prevent.
During restorative dining, a resident with dysphagia is served foods on their care plan. The CNA notices the kitchen sent a non-approved texture. The CNA should:
Answer: Return the tray and get the correct texture immediately
Serving an incorrect food texture to a resident with dysphagia is a safety risk; the tray must be corrected before the resident eats.
A resident is practicing putting on a shirt independently as part of their restorative ADL program. The CNA should:
Answer: Stand by and provide verbal cues only unless safety is at risk
Restorative ADL programs require the CNA to encourage independence by providing verbal cues rather than taking over the task.