CNA - POSITIONING EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA - POSITIONING EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: coccyx

Answer:

triangular bone at the base of the spine

Question 2: lateral position

Answer:

lying on either right or left side reduces pressure on one side of body

Question 3: assisting resident to sit in edge of bed

Answer:

1. DO INITIAL STEPS

• Move resident to supine position (according to procedure

3)

• Places resident in proper position and alignment

3. ELEVATE HEAD OF BED 30 TO 45 DEGREES

• Use supportive padding if necessary

Question 4: assisting resident to move to head of bed

Answer:

1. DO INITIAL STEPS

2. LOWER HEAD OF BED AND LEAN PILLOW AGAINST HEAD BOARD

• Ask resident to bend knees, put feet flat on mattress

4. PLACE ONE ARM UNDER RESIDENT'S SHOULDER BLADES AND THE OTHER ARM UNDER

RESIDENT'S THIGHS

5. ASK RESIDENT TO PUSH WITH FEET ON COUNT OF THREE

• Place pillow under resident's head

Question 5: good body mechanics

Answer:

• Use good posture.
• Always keep your body's line of balance close to your center of gravity (below waistline).
• Hold object close to body.
• Bend your knees.
• Don't twist your trunk.
• Push rather than pull.

Question 6: proper body allignment

Answer:

Shoulders should be directly above hips, head and neck straight, arms and legs in a natural position

Question 7: supine position

Answer:

• flat on back; maybe necessary during some procedures including bedmaking, bed bath, and perineal

care

Question 8: placing resident in supine position

Answer:

1. DO INITIAL STEPS

• Lower head of bed

• Move resident to head of bed if necessary

4. POSITION RESIDENT FLAT ON BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY APART

• Align resident's shoulders and hips
• Use supportive padding if necessary

7. DO FINAL STEPS

Question 9: Deformities

Answer:

abnormally formed parts of the body

Question 10: proper positioning

Answer:

• provide correct skeletal alignment

• prevent undue pressure on nerves, skin over bony prominences

• provide for adequate thoracic excursion

• prevent occlusion of arteries & veins

• provide modesty in exposure
• recognize & respect individual needs (previously assessed aches, pains, deformities)

Question 11: positioning

Answer:

placement and alignment of the resident's body when assisting the resident to sit, lie down or turn

Question 12: pressure sores

Answer:

Decubitus ulcers Caused by constant deficiency of blood flow to tissue Areas affected is skin over bony prominence in bedridden patients Preventable with proper care

Question 13: alignment

Answer:

to put in a straight line

Question 14: why never drag or slide resident across linens

Answer:

skin could tear.

Question 15: how to encourage a resident to help when moving

Answer:

ask the resident to lift their legs, shift their body weight, or push with their feet.

Question 16: how often to change residents position

Answer:

at least every two hours

Question 17: Fowler's position

Answer:

• head elevated 45-60 degrees helps breathing and is comfortable for grooming, oral care, and eating

but puts more pressure on coccyx.

Question 18: placing resident in fowlers position

Answer:

1. DO INITIAL STEPS

• Move resident to supine position

• ELEVATE BED 45 to 60 DEGREES

• Use supportive padding if necessary

Question 19: placing resident in lateral position

Answer:

1. DO INITIAL STEPS

• Place resident in supine position

• Move resident to side of bed closest to you

• Cross resident's arms over chest

• Slightly bend knee of nearest leg to you or cross nearest leg over farthest leg at ankle

6. PLACE YOUR HANDS UNDER RESIDENT'S SHOULDER BLADE AND BUTTOCK. TURN