CNA Supporting Rehabilitation Activities 3

Question 1

A patient recovering from a hip replacement refuses to do prescribed range-of-motion exercises because they are painful. What is the CNA's best response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the pain, report to the nurse, and encourage participation at the patient's pace

Answer

CNAs must respect patient autonomy, report pain concerns to the nurse, and encourage participation without coercion.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of the CNA during a patient's occupational therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Observe, assist as directed by the therapist, and reinforce techniques afterward

Answer

CNAs assist occupational therapists as directed and reinforce learned techniques during daily care activities.

Question 3

A resident in a long-term care facility is working to regain independence in dressing. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Allow extra time and encourage the resident to do as much as possible independently

Answer

Encouraging maximum independence during ADLs reinforces rehabilitation goals and builds patient confidence.

Question 4

What is restorative care?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing care that maintains or improves a patient's functional abilities after formal therapy ends

Answer

Restorative care maintains or improves function after formal rehabilitation therapy has concluded.

Question 5

When assisting a patient who is relearning to walk after a stroke, the CNA should position themselves:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weaker side and slightly behind

Answer

Standing on the weaker side and slightly behind gives support where it's needed while allowing natural gait movement.

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CNA Supporting Rehabilitation Activities 3