CNA CNA Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 4

Question 1

A resident with a hip replacement is beginning ambulation training. Which assistive device is most commonly used initially?

Accepted Answer

Walker

Answer

A walker provides the most stability for residents beginning ambulation after hip replacement surgery.

Question 2

When applying a splint or brace as part of restorative care, the CNA should check the skin underneath every:

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

Skin under splints and braces should be checked every 4 hours to detect pressure areas or skin breakdown early.

Question 3

A resident's restorative care plan includes 'AROM to bilateral upper extremities.' What does AROM stand for?

Accepted Answer

Active Range of Motion

Answer

AROM stands for Active Range of Motion, meaning the resident performs the exercises using their own muscle strength.

Question 4

A resident keeps refusing restorative exercises, saying they are too tired. The CNA's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Ask what time of day the resident feels most energetic and report to the nurse

Answer

Scheduling exercises when the resident has the most energy promotes participation and respects their preferences while supporting the care goal.

Question 5

Which of the following is a functional consequence of prolonged immobility that restorative care aims to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Contractures

Answer

Contractures—permanent shortening of muscles and joints—are a major complication of immobility that restorative range-of-motion exercises help prevent.

CNA Practice Test

CNA Practice Test

CNA CNA Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 4