CNA Practice Test: Mobility and Transfers
- Mobility and Transfers
- 10 questions
- 12 minutes
These 10 questions cover moving, positioning and walking with residents. Remember the strong side and weak side rules: they decide where the wheelchair goes, where the cane goes and where you stand.
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Question 1
How snug should a gait belt be around a resident's waist?
Correct answer: A
A gait belt should be snug enough not to slip but leave room to slide your flat fingers underneath, so it does not hurt or restrict breathing.
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Question 2
A resident with weakness on the left side is moving from bed to wheelchair. Where should you place the wheelchair?
Correct answer: C
The wheelchair goes on the strong side so the resident can stand, pivot and lead with the stronger leg.
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Question 3
Before transferring a resident into a wheelchair, what must you do?
Correct answer: A
Locked brakes keep the chair from rolling away during the transfer, and footrests out of the way prevent tripping. Residents should not stand on footrests.
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Question 4
A resident has a weak left leg and walks with a cane. In which hand should he hold the cane?
Correct answer: B
The cane is held on the strong side and moves forward with the weak leg. This spreads the body's weight away from the weak side.
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Question 5
How should a resident walk with a standard walker?
Correct answer: C
The resident moves the walker a short distance forward, sets all four legs down and then steps into it. Pushing it far ahead makes the resident lean and lose balance.
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Question 6
Before helping a resident stand up after lying in bed, you have her sit on the edge of the bed for a moment. Why?
Correct answer: D
Sitting up quickly can cause orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure that makes people dizzy and likely to fall. Dangling gives the body time to adjust.
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Question 7
Where should you stand when walking with a resident who uses a gait belt?
Correct answer: C
From slightly behind on the weak side, holding the belt, you can support the resident on the side most likely to give way.
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Question 8
A resident lying in bed has the head of the bed raised about 30 to 45 degrees. What is this position called?
Correct answer: D
Semi-Fowler's is a semi-sitting position with the head raised about 30-45 degrees. Sims' is lying on the left side, and prone is lying on the stomach.
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Question 9
A resident cannot change position in bed on her own. How often should she be repositioned, at a minimum?
Correct answer: B
Repositioning at least every two hours, or as the care plan states, relieves pressure on bony areas and helps prevent pressure injuries.
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Question 10
Two nursing assistants are moving a resident up in bed. The resident cannot help. What should they use?
Correct answer: B
A lift (draw) sheet spreads the resident's weight and reduces friction on the skin. Pulling on arms or clothing can injure shoulders and tear fragile skin.
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