General CNA Practice Restorative Care and Rehabilitation

Question 1

The goal of restorative care in a long-term care facility is to:

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Help the resident maintain or regain the highest possible level of function

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Keep the resident completely dependent on staff

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Provide only comfort measures

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Prevent all physical activity

Question 2

Range of motion (ROM) exercises are performed to:

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Maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures

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Strengthen only the heart

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Increase the resident's weight

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Treat infections

Question 3

Passive range of motion means:

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The CNA moves the resident's limbs without the resident's muscle effort

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The resident performs exercises independently

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The resident exercises against resistance

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The resident walks without assistance

Question 4

When assisting a resident with ambulation, the CNA should position the gait belt:

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Around the resident's waist over clothing

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Around the resident's neck

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Around the resident's ankle

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Around the resident's chest

Question 5

A contracture is best described as:

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A permanent shortening of muscles and tendons causing limited joint movement

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A type of infection

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An improvement in muscle strength

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A pressure ulcer complication

Question 6

During restorative dining, the CNA should:

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Encourage the resident to self-feed using adaptive equipment if needed

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Feed the resident entirely to save time

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Restrict the resident's fluid intake

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Only assist residents who are fully independent