Safe resident positioning, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises covered on CNA certification exams.
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- What is the supine position?
- Lying flat on the back, face up
- What is the prone position?
- Lying flat on the stomach, face down
- What is the lateral (side-lying) position?
- Lying on one side of the body
- What is Fowler's position?
- Lying in bed with the head of the bed raised about 45 to 60 degrees
- What is semi-Fowler's position?
- Lying in bed with the head of the bed raised about 30 degrees
- What is high Fowler's position?
- Lying in bed with the head of the bed raised 60 to 90 degrees, nearly upright
- What is Sims' position?
- A semi-prone position lying on the left side with the top leg bent toward the chest
- What is Trendelenburg position?
- Lying flat with the head lower than the feet
- What is dorsal recumbent position?
- Lying on the back with knees bent and feet flat on the bed
- How often should a bedridden resident be repositioned?
- At least every 2 hours
- Why are bedridden residents repositioned regularly?
- To prevent pressure injuries and improve circulation
- What is a pressure injury (pressure ulcer)?
- An area of damaged skin and tissue caused by prolonged pressure, usually over a bony area
- Name three common sites for pressure injuries.
- Heels, sacrum (tailbone), and hips (any bony prominence is correct)
- What is a contracture?
- The permanent shortening and tightening of a muscle or joint, limiting movement
- What is the main purpose of range of motion (ROM) exercises?
- To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures