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

Answer

Restorative care focuses on helping patients achieve the maximum functional ability they are capable of through rehabilitation activities and encouraging self-care.

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

Answer

Mechanical lift transfers require a minimum of two caregivers to safely guide the patient during the lift and prevent accidents or falls.

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

Answer

Bending at the knees and keeping the load close to the body uses leg muscle strength and reduces spinal strain, preventing back injury.

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

Answer

The nurse aide stands on the operative or weaker side to provide support and quickly catch the patient if the weak side gives way during ambulation.

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

Answer

A gait (transfer) belt is applied around the patient's waist to give the nurse aide a secure grip, reducing fall risk during transfers and ambulation.

STNA - State Tested Nurse Aides Exam Practice Test

STNA - State Tested Nurse Aides Exam Practice Test

STNA Restorative Care and Mobility