CPCA Mobility & Transfer Techniques 3

Question 1

Which assistive mobility device provides the most support for a client who has significant balance and weight-bearing difficulties?

Accepted Answer

A walker

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A standard cane

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A gait belt alone

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A single grab bar

Question 2

When lowering a client back into bed after sitting at the edge, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Support the client's head and legs while slowly lowering them onto the bed

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Have the client drop back onto the bed quickly to reduce effort

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Allow the client to fall back on their own to encourage independence

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Push the client's shoulders down to speed up the process

Question 3

A personal care aide is helping a client with one-sided weakness (hemiplegia) get dressed. Which limb should be dressed first?

Accepted Answer

The weaker limb first, then dress the stronger limb

Answer

The stronger limb, so the client can participate more fully

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Either limb — the order does not matter

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The client should dress themselves completely without aide assistance

Question 4

When applying a gait belt, how should the aide verify it is properly secured?

Accepted Answer

The aide should be able to slide two fingers underneath the belt

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The belt should be so tight that no fingers can fit underneath it

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The belt should be loose enough for the client to adjust it themselves

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The belt should hang slightly below the client's hips

Question 5

In the context of client mobility, what does 'dangling' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Allowing a client to sit at the edge of the bed before standing up

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A client holding onto grab bars while standing

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Swinging the client's legs during range of motion exercises

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Holding the client's arm extended during ambulation assistance

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign that a client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension during a transfer from lying to standing?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or near-fainting

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Increased blood pressure and a flushed, warm face

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Muscle spasms and cramping in the legs

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Rapid, bounding pulse with no other symptoms

Question 7

After returning a client to bed following ambulation, the bed should be placed in which position?

Accepted Answer

The lowest position to reduce the risk of injury if the client falls out

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The highest position so the aide can complete the transfer easily

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Left in whatever position the aide finds most convenient

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Raised to the aide's waist level and left there permanently