Using Adaptive Devices Flashcards
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A resident uses a weighted spoon during meals. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this adaptive device?
Answer: To reduce tremor-related spilling by adding resistance
Weighted utensils dampen the effect of hand tremors, helping residents with Parkinson's disease or other tremor conditions eat more independently.
When assisting a resident with applying a sock aid, the CNA should first:
Answer: Thread the sock onto the sock aid device before handing it to the resident
The sock must be threaded over the plastic or fabric cone of the sock aid before use so the resident can lower it to the floor and pull it onto their foot.
A resident with hemiplegia uses a button hook. Which statement best describes how this device works?
Answer: The wire loop hooks through the buttonhole to pull the button through with one hand
A button hook's wire loop passes through the buttonhole, catches the button, and pulls it through, allowing one-handed dressing.
Which type of cup is MOST appropriate for a resident who has difficulty tilting their head back to drink?
Answer: A nosey cup (cutout cup) that allows drinking without neck extension
A nosey cup has a cutout for the nose so the resident can drink without tilting the head back, reducing aspiration risk.
A resident's physician orders a long-handled shoehorn. This device is MOST beneficial for residents who:
Answer: Cannot bend forward due to hip precautions or limited flexibility
A long-handled shoehorn allows the resident to guide the heel into a shoe without bending at the hip, which is critical after hip surgery.
When a resident uses a universal cuff to hold a toothbrush, what is the CNA's PRIMARY role?
Answer: Secure the cuff to the resident's hand and monitor for skin irritation
The CNA secures the universal cuff properly and checks the skin under the cuff for pressure or irritation after each use.
A resident using a reacher/grabber tool drops an item on the floor. The CNA should:
Answer: Encourage the resident to attempt retrieval with the reacher to promote independence
Supporting independence is a core CNA principle; encouraging the resident to use the adaptive device as intended promotes self-care and dignity.