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CNA CHAPTER 11 EXAM
**RESTORATIVE CARE, BOWEL & BLADDER
RETRAINING, CATHETER CARE, AND
ELIMINATION**60 PRACTICE QUESTIONS +
ANSWERS & RATIONALES**HIGH-YIELD •
NNAAP-ALIGNED • FIRST-TIME PASS**
# SECTION 1: RESTORATIVE CARE & REHABILITATION
PRINCIPLES (Questions 1–15)
**1. What is the primary goal of restorative care?**
A) To cure the patient’s illness
B) To maintain or improve the patient’s highest level of function
C) To provide 24-hour skilled nursing care
D) To prepare the patient for surgery
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Restorative care focuses on maintaining independence and
preventing decline, not curing illness.
**2. A CNA is assisting a resident who had a stroke to dress
independently. Which action best promotes restorative care?**
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A) Dressing the resident quickly to save time
B) Allowing the resident to attempt dressing with minimal cueing
C) Telling the resident they are too slow
D) Completing the task for the resident
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Restorative care encourages independence. The CNA
should allow the resident to do as much as possible safely.
**3. Which of the following is an example of an active range of motion
(AROM) exercise?**
A) CNA moves the resident’s arm
B) Resident moves their own arm without assistance
C) CNA uses a machine to move the arm
D) Resident remains still while CNA stretches
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Active ROM means the resident moves the joint
themselves. Passive ROM is performed by the caregiver.
**4. When performing passive range of motion (PROM), the CNA
should:**
A) Move each joint past the point of resistance
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B) Support the joint above and below
C) Move quickly to avoid discomfort
D) Only exercise one side of the body
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Support the joint to prevent injury. Never force beyond
pain or resistance.
**5. A resident with a weak left side from a stroke uses a walker. Which
cane placement is correct for maximum support?**
A) Cane on the weak side
B) Cane on the strong side
C) Cane behind the body
D) Cane in front of both feet
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Cane is held on the strong side to widen base of support
and reduce load on weak side.
**6. Which of the following is a principle of restorative nursing?**
A) Do everything for the resident
B) Encourage self-care despite slowness
C) Restrain the resident if they struggle
CNA CHAPTER 11 EXAM
**RESTORATIVE CARE, BOWEL & BLADDER
RETRAINING, CATHETER CARE, AND
ELIMINATION**60 PRACTICE QUESTIONS +
ANSWERS & RATIONALES**HIGH-YIELD •
NNAAP-ALIGNED • FIRST-TIME PASS**
# SECTION 1: RESTORATIVE CARE & REHABILITATION
PRINCIPLES (Questions 1–15)
**1. What is the primary goal of restorative care?**
A) To cure the patient’s illness
B) To maintain or improve the patient’s highest level of function
C) To provide 24-hour skilled nursing care
D) To prepare the patient for surgery
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Restorative care focuses on maintaining independence and
preventing decline, not curing illness.
**2. A CNA is assisting a resident who had a stroke to dress
independently. Which action best promotes restorative care?**
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A) Dressing the resident quickly to save time
B) Allowing the resident to attempt dressing with minimal cueing
C) Telling the resident they are too slow
D) Completing the task for the resident
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Restorative care encourages independence. The CNA
should allow the resident to do as much as possible safely.
**3. Which of the following is an example of an active range of motion
(AROM) exercise?**
A) CNA moves the resident’s arm
B) Resident moves their own arm without assistance
C) CNA uses a machine to move the arm
D) Resident remains still while CNA stretches
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Active ROM means the resident moves the joint
themselves. Passive ROM is performed by the caregiver.
**4. When performing passive range of motion (PROM), the CNA
should:**
A) Move each joint past the point of resistance
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B) Support the joint above and below
C) Move quickly to avoid discomfort
D) Only exercise one side of the body
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Support the joint to prevent injury. Never force beyond
pain or resistance.
**5. A resident with a weak left side from a stroke uses a walker. Which
cane placement is correct for maximum support?**
A) Cane on the weak side
B) Cane on the strong side
C) Cane behind the body
D) Cane in front of both feet
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Cane is held on the strong side to widen base of support
and reduce load on weak side.
**6. Which of the following is a principle of restorative nursing?**
A) Do everything for the resident
B) Encourage self-care despite slowness
C) Restrain the resident if they struggle
