STNA Restorative Care and Mobility

Question 1

What is the primary goal of restorative nursing care?

Accepted Answer

To help patients regain and maintain the highest possible level of independence

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To provide complete care for the patient to ensure speed

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To reduce the nurse aide's workload by encouraging self-care

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To document patient limitations for insurance purposes

Question 2

When using a mechanical lift to transfer a non-weight-bearing patient, the nurse aide must:

Accepted Answer

Have at least one other staff member assist during the lift

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Perform the transfer alone using the lift's safety features

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Only use the lift if ordered by the physician that day

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Avoid using the lift if the patient expresses discomfort

Question 3

Which principle of body mechanics should the nurse aide use when lifting a heavy object?

Accepted Answer

Keep the object close to the body and bend at the knees

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Bend at the waist and keep legs straight

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Twist the spine to redirect weight toward the destination

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Lift quickly to minimize muscle strain time

Question 4

A patient is recovering from a left-sided hip replacement. When ambulating, the nurse aide should position themselves:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weaker (left/operative) side

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In front of the patient to guide their steps

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On the patient's stronger (right) side

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Directly behind the patient

Question 5

Which device is used to provide secure handling and protect both patient and nurse aide during transfers and ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Transfer/gait belt

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Draw sheet

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Abduction wedge

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Sequential compression device

Question 6

What is a contracture?

Accepted Answer

A permanent shortening of muscle or connective tissue causing restricted joint movement

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An abnormal increase in joint range of motion

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A type of muscle spasm that resolves within 24 hours

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Swelling in a joint caused by overuse