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Physical Care Skills · NC Nurse Aide I

Self-Care and Independence study guide

Review how a nurse aide supports what a resident can still do, uses the care plan, and reports pain or changes during movement.

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Question 1Self-care

A resident can wash their face but needs help with the rest of bathing. What should the nurse aide do?

  1. Do everything to save time
  2. Let the resident do the part they can do
  3. Tell the resident not to help
  4. Skip the bath

Correct answer: B. Let the resident do the part they can do

CNA training includes promoting residents' independence and self-care according to ability.

Remember: Independence is care, not inconvenience.

Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements

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Question 2Assistive devices

A resident uses a walker. What should the nurse aide do before ambulation?

  1. Move the walker out of reach
  2. Check that the walker is available and used as care planned
  3. Ask the resident to walk without it
  4. Carry the resident's full weight

Correct answer: B. Check that the walker is available and used as care planned

Restorative care includes use of assistive devices for transferring, ambulation, eating, and dressing.

Remember: Use the device the care plan assigns.

Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements

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Question 3Range of motion

During passive range-of-motion exercises, the resident says, 'That hurts.' What should the aide do?

  1. Force through the pain
  2. Stop that motion and report pain
  3. Move faster
  4. Ignore it if the joint moves

Correct answer: B. Stop that motion and report pain

ROM should not be forced. Pain or resistance should stop the movement and be reported.

Remember: Move to resistance, not through pain.

Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements

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Question 4Positioning

Which action supports independence for a resident who can feed themselves with setup help?

  1. Feed the resident every bite
  2. Open containers and position the tray so the resident can eat
  3. Take the tray away
  4. Tell the resident to skip meals

Correct answer: B. Open containers and position the tray so the resident can eat

Promoting independence means providing only the assistance needed for safe self-care.

Remember: Set up, cue, and encourage before taking over.

Source: 42 CFR 483.152 nurse aide training program requirements

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