CNA Assisting with Range of Motion Exercises 5

Question 1

A resident has had a stroke affecting their right side. During ROM, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Exercise both sides, starting with the unaffected side

Answer

Both sides are exercised; starting with the unaffected side allows the resident to understand the motion before the affected side is moved.

Question 2

Plantar flexion of the foot refers to:

Accepted Answer

Pointing the toes downward away from the shin

Answer

Plantar flexion is the movement of pointing the foot downward, like pressing a gas pedal.

Question 3

Which of the following is a sign that ROM exercises should be STOPPED and reported to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The joint appears swollen and feels hot to the touch

Answer

Swelling and heat at a joint indicate possible inflammation or injury and require immediate reporting.

Question 4

When assisting with shoulder abduction, the CNA moves the resident's arm:

Accepted Answer

Away from the body out to the side

Answer

Abduction moves the limb away from the midline of the body, so shoulder abduction raises the arm out to the side.

Question 5

A resident receiving ROM exercises is in a wheelchair. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair wheels before beginning

Answer

Locking the wheelchair wheels prevents the chair from rolling and keeps both the resident and CNA safe during exercises.

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