CNA Basic Restorative Services 1 3

Question 1

A resident has been using a walker for mobility but now refuses to use it. What is the CNA's best response?

Accepted Answer

Encourage the resident to use the walker and report the refusal to the nurse

Answer

CNAs should encourage assistive device use and report refusals to the nurse so the care plan can be evaluated.

Question 2

Which activity best supports restorative goals for a resident with limited hand strength?

Accepted Answer

Providing adaptive utensils to help the resident self-feed

Answer

Adaptive utensils promote independence and self-feeding, which is the goal of restorative care.

Question 3

When performing passive range-of-motion exercises, the CNA should stop if the resident:

Accepted Answer

Reports pain or discomfort during the movement

Answer

Pain during ROM exercises indicates potential injury risk and the CNA must stop and report immediately.

Question 4

A resident is learning to dress herself after a stroke affecting her right arm. The CNA should assist her to dress the affected arm:

Accepted Answer

First, before the unaffected arm

Answer

When dressing residents with a weak or affected limb, the affected side is always dressed first.

Question 5

What is the primary goal of a restorative nursing program?

Accepted Answer

To maintain or improve the resident's highest level of function

Answer

Restorative nursing aims to help residents maintain or reach their highest possible level of physical and psychological function.

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