Senior Care Activities of Daily Living 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt when assisting a resident with walking?
- To restrict resident movement
- To provide a secure grip for transfer assistance and fall prevention (Correct answer)
- To support the resident's back posture
- To measure the resident's waist circumference
Correct answer: To provide a secure grip for transfer assistance and fall prevention
A gait belt gives the caregiver a firm hold on the resident during ambulation, reducing the risk of falls.
Question 2: Which action is a component of performing a bed bath correctly?
- Exposing the entire body at once to save time
- Washing from the dirtiest areas to the cleanest
- Changing wash water when it becomes cool or dirty (Correct answer)
- Using the same washcloth for the entire body
Correct answer: Changing wash water when it becomes cool or dirty
Changing wash water when it cools or becomes dirty maintains hygiene and resident comfort throughout the bath.
Question 3: A resident refuses to perform their morning hygiene routine. What is the best first response?
- Proceed with care anyway to maintain hygiene
- Document the refusal and notify the nurse (Correct answer)
- Threaten to report the behavior to their family
- Ignore the refusal and return in an hour without documentation
Correct answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse
Respecting resident rights requires documenting the refusal and reporting it to the nurse for follow-up.
Question 4: When positioning a resident on their side (lateral position), what should be placed between the knees?
- A rolled towel under the back
- A pillow between the knees (Correct answer)
- A footboard at the feet
- A trapeze bar overhead
Correct answer: A pillow between the knees
A pillow between the knees reduces pressure on bony prominences and keeps the spine properly aligned.
Question 5: How often should a resident who is unable to reposition themselves be turned to prevent pressure injuries?
- Every 8 hours
- Once per shift
- At least every 2 hours (Correct answer)
- Once per day
Correct answer: At least every 2 hours
Turning an immobile resident at least every 2 hours relieves pressure on bony prominences and prevents skin breakdown.
Question 6: Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately when assisting with ADLs?
- Resident requests a specific type of soap
- A new reddened area noticed on the resident's sacrum (Correct answer)
- Resident prefers a shower over a bath
- Resident moves slowly during morning care
Correct answer: A new reddened area noticed on the resident's sacrum
A new area of redness over a bony prominence is an early sign of a pressure injury and must be reported promptly.
Senior Care Activities of Daily Living 2
What is the primary purpose of using a gait belt when assisting a resident with walking?