Senior Care Activities of Daily Living 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt when assisting a resident with walking?

Accepted Answer

To provide a secure grip for transfer assistance and fall prevention

Answer

To restrict resident movement

Answer

To support the resident's back posture

Answer

To measure the resident's waist circumference

Question 2

Which action is a component of performing a bed bath correctly?

Accepted Answer

Changing wash water when it becomes cool or dirty

Answer

Exposing the entire body at once to save time

Answer

Washing from the dirtiest areas to the cleanest

Answer

Using the same washcloth for the entire body

Question 3

A resident refuses to perform their morning hygiene routine. What is the best first response?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Proceed with care anyway to maintain hygiene

Answer

Threaten to report the behavior to their family

Answer

Ignore the refusal and return in an hour without documentation

Question 4

When positioning a resident on their side (lateral position), what should be placed between the knees?

Accepted Answer

A pillow between the knees

Answer

A rolled towel under the back

Answer

A footboard at the feet

Answer

A trapeze bar overhead

Question 5

How often should a resident who is unable to reposition themselves be turned to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

At least every 2 hours

Answer

Every 8 hours

Answer

Once per shift

Answer

Once per day

Question 6

Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately when assisting with ADLs?

Accepted Answer

A new reddened area noticed on the resident's sacrum

Answer

Resident requests a specific type of soap

Answer

Resident prefers a shower over a bath

Answer

Resident moves slowly during morning care