CNA Basic Restorative Services 1

Question 1

A contracture (tightening, or shortening of a muscle) is caused by

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lack of movement of the muscle

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old age

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pressure on the muscle

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too much exercise

Question 2

Proper body mechanics dictates that when lifting an object, the nurse aide place his feet

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12in – 18in apart

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it doesn’t matter

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3ft-5ft apart

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6in-12in apart

Question 3

A patient is leaving the hospital. The family has been told to give her medications bid. The wife asks what that means. The nurse aide tells her to give the medication

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twice a day.

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three times a day.

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once a day.

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only when needed.

Question 4

Mr. Johnson has just returned from surgery. Which of the following things do you do?

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Turn, cough, and deep breathe, leg exercises

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Notify family about the surgery results.

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Check vital signs every 4 hours.

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Immediately give medication to control nausea

Question 5

A patient has had hip surgery. Her legs should be

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abducted

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adducted

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elevated

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in the most comfortable position for the patient

Question 6

A nursing assistant is helping a resident to walk. If the resident becomes faint and begins to fall, the assistant should

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Ease the resident to the floor and call for help

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Hold the resident up and continue walking

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Carry the resident back to bed and then go for help

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Hold the resident up and call for help

Question 7

What is the process of restoring a disabled client to the highest level of functioning possible?

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Rehabilitation

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Retention

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Responsibility

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Reincarnation

Question 8

Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called

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range of motion

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adduction

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abduction

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rotation

Question 9

Goals of arthritis care include

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all of the above.

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strengthening bones and muscles.

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decreasing inflammation and preserving joints.

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preventing contractures.

Question 10

The nurse aide documents that about 45 minutes after the resident is put to bed for an afternoon nap, the resident urinates in bed. To help with bladder training, the nurse aide should

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take the resident to the bathroom right before going to bed

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remind the resident that it is important to cooperate with bladder training

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report to the registered nurse that the resident will not succeed in bladder training

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take the resident to the bathroom after about 30 minutes of being in bed for the nap