CNA Using Adaptive Devices 3

Question 1

A resident uses a weighted spoon during meals. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this adaptive device?

Accepted Answer

To reduce tremor-related spilling by adding resistance

Answer

Weighted utensils dampen the effect of hand tremors, helping residents with Parkinson's disease or other tremor conditions eat more independently.

Question 2

When assisting a resident with applying a sock aid, the CNA should first:

Accepted Answer

Thread the sock onto the sock aid device before handing it to the resident

Answer

The sock must be threaded over the plastic or fabric cone of the sock aid before use so the resident can lower it to the floor and pull it onto their foot.

Question 3

A resident with hemiplegia uses a button hook. Which statement best describes how this device works?

Accepted Answer

The wire loop hooks through the buttonhole to pull the button through with one hand

Answer

A button hook's wire loop passes through the buttonhole, catches the button, and pulls it through, allowing one-handed dressing.

Question 4

Which type of cup is MOST appropriate for a resident who has difficulty tilting their head back to drink?

Accepted Answer

A nosey cup (cutout cup) that allows drinking without neck extension

Answer

A nosey cup has a cutout for the nose so the resident can drink without tilting the head back, reducing aspiration risk.

Question 5

A resident's physician orders a long-handled shoehorn. This device is MOST beneficial for residents who:

Accepted Answer

Cannot bend forward due to hip precautions or limited flexibility

Answer

A long-handled shoehorn allows the resident to guide the heel into a shoe without bending at the hip, which is critical after hip surgery.

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CNA Using Adaptive Devices 3