30. Ms. Havensham is unable to use her left arm and hand and has trouble with ea

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30. Ms. Havensham is unable to use her left arm and hand and has trouble with eating. The CNA should A. Speak to the RN about getting special equipment. B. Feed Ms. Havensham until she is able to use both arms C. Arrange for finger foods so she can manage alone. D. Order a liquid diet to encourage independence in eating 31. To assist resident's to maintain or regain basic activities of daily living, the CNA should: A. Be aware of the resident's financial situation which determines level of care B. Use the resident's abilities and strengths in following the plan of care. C. Focus on the resident's disabilities since these will limit the extent of recovery. D. Be aware of the resident's age, since anyone over has less possibility for recovery 32. Which of the following is part of the activities of daily living? A. Finding employment. B. Transportation. C. Grooming and hygiene. D. Social activities. 33. Mr. Jones' inability to grip makes it impossible to feed himself. To increase his independence in eating and gripping the CNA should try a: A. Hand clip over utensils. B. Food bumper over plates. C. Spoon wit swivel handle. D. Knife with rounded blade. 34. Which of the following devices facilitates movement and strengthens muscles for residents with lower extremity paralysis: A. Gait belt. B. Bed cradle. C. Trapeze. D. Footboard. 35. To prevent a resident's external hip rotation (hip and leg turned outward), the nurse should use: A. Bed boards. B. A foot board C. A bed cradle. D. Trochanter rolls. 36. Miss Holmes has limited mobility due to paraplegia and is prone to develop A. Constipation B. Heart Failure. C. Diabetes. D. Cirrbosis. 37. To prevent the complications of prolonged inactivity from bed rest, a CNA should: A. Sit the resident up in a chair for an bour twice a day B. Perform all activities of daily living for the resident. C. Keep the bed in Semi-Fowler's position as much as possible. D. Reposition the resident every two hours and do range of motion exercises.

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30. As Ms. Havensham is able to use her left arm and hand, the CNA should:

Because finger food can be eaten directly with hand and without using knife and fork. Her right arm and hand is working, so she can manage with finger food.

31. To assist resident’s to maintain or regain basic activities of daily living, the CAN should:

          B. Use the patient’s abilities and strengths in following the plan of care.

          C. Spoon with swivel handle, as it will built-up comfort grip to assist users with limited wrist or muscle control.

34. C. Trapeze facilitates movement and strengthens muscles for residents with lower extremity paralysis.

35. D. Trochanter rolls prevent a resident’s external hip rotation.

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