CPCA Mobility & Transfer Techniques 2

Question 1

How often should a bedridden client be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Every 1-2 hours

Answer

Clients should be repositioned every 1-2 hours to relieve pressure on bony prominences and prevent pressure ulcers from forming.

Question 2

Range of motion exercises performed by a personal care aide who moves the client's limbs without the client's active effort are called:

Accepted Answer

Passive ROM exercises

Answer

When the aide moves the client's limbs through the full range of motion without the client actively participating, the exercises are classified as passive ROM.

Question 3

A personal care aide notices that a client's leg is unusually stiff and difficult to move during range of motion exercises. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the exercises and report the observation to the supervisor

Answer

Unusual stiffness or resistance during ROM exercises could indicate a medical problem and should be reported to a supervisor immediately rather than forcing movement.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct technique when assisting a client to ambulate (walk)?

Accepted Answer

Walk slightly behind and to the weaker side, holding the gait belt

Answer

Walking slightly behind and to the weaker side while holding the gait belt gives the aide the best position to provide support and prevent falls.

Question 5

A client begins to fall while being assisted to walk. The personal care aide should:

Accepted Answer

Guide the client to the floor in a controlled manner to minimize injury

Answer

Guiding the client to the floor in a controlled manner reduces the risk of serious injury compared to attempting to stop the fall abruptly, which can injure both the client and aide.

(CPCA) Certified Personal Care Aide Practice Test

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CPCA Mobility & Transfer Techniques 2