WorksheetsCNA Review: Mobility & Positioning
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of a gait belt?
To secure a resident in a wheelchair
To assist in lifting heavy objects
To measure the waist size of a resident
To support a resident during walking or transfer
Which of the following is NOT an assistive device?
Crutch
Pillow
Walker
Gait belt
What should a CNA do before transferring a resident using a mechanical lift?
Ensure the resident is wearing antiembolic stockings
Lock the wheels on the lift and wheelchair/bed
Remove the resident's shoes
Check the resident's blood pressure
Why is it important to reposition a resident every 2 hours?
To prevent pressure injuries
To help the resident sleep better
To improve the resident's appetite
To ensure the resident stays awake
What is the correct procedure for using a walker?
Move the walker forward, then step into it
Use the walker to lift the resident
Push the walker while the resident sits
Pull the resident up using the walker
Which condition is characterized by the toes pointing downward due to muscle weakness?
Foot Drop
Atrophy
Shearing
Contracture
What is the role of antiembolic stockings?
To support the ankle
To prevent foot drop
To improve blood flow and reduce the risk of DVT
To keep the feet warm
What is the purpose of dangling a resident on the side of the bed?
To help the resident sleep
To adjust the body and prevent dizziness
To measure the resident's height
To check the resident's balance
Which of the following is a strategic action to prevent contracture?
Encouraging passive ROM exercises
Locking the wheelchair wheels
Applying antiembolic stockings
Using a mechanical lift
What is the correct way to use a lift/draw sheet?
To help lift or reposition the resident smoothly
To cover the resident for warmth
To measure the resident's length
To secure the resident in bed
What is the primary reason for using side rails on a bed?
To attach restraints
To help residents turn or feel secure
To prevent the bed from moving
To hang personal items
How can a CNA help prevent atrophy in residents?
By using a mechanical lift
By providing a high-calorie diet
By encouraging regular activity and movement
By keeping the resident in bed
What is the correct procedure for wheelchair safety during transfers?
Leave the footrests in place
Unlock the wheels for easy movement
Lock wheels and move footrests out of the way
Push the wheelchair backward
What is the purpose of Fowler's position?
To prevent foot drop
To measure the resident's height
To assist with eating, breathing, and comfort
To secure the resident in bed
What is a potential complication of immobility?
Enhanced flexibility
Pressure ulcers
Increased muscle strength
Improved circulation
