General CNA Practice Restorative Care and Rehabilitation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Restorative care focuses on maximizing functional independence and preventing further decline in residents.

Question 2

Range of motion (ROM) exercises are performed to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures

Answer

ROM exercises move joints through their full range to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffening or contractures.

Question 3

Passive range of motion means:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Passive ROM is performed by the CNA who moves the resident's limbs because the resident cannot do so independently.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Around the resident's waist over clothing

Answer

A gait belt is placed around the waist over clothing to provide a secure handhold during ambulation assistance.

Question 5

A contracture is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A permanent shortening of muscles and tendons causing limited joint movement

Answer

A contracture is a permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, or skin that restricts normal joint movement.

General Practice Test