Restorative Care and Dementia Care

Range-of-motion, positioning, pressure ulcer prevention, and person-centered dementia care with behavior management strategies.

2 hours 4 Objectives 4 Q&A

Learning Objectives

  • Perform safe range-of-motion and positioning techniques
  • Use pressure injury prevention strategies and devices
  • Apply person-centered care for dementia, validation, and redirection
  • Observe, document, and report functional changes promptly

Study: Questions & Answers

Q1. To prevent pressure injuries, CNAs should:
  • Reposition at least every 2 hours unless contraindicated
  • Massage reddened areas
  • Keep heels directly on the bed surface
  • Use only pillows for support
Answer: Reposition at least every 2 hours unless contraindicated

Explanation: Regular repositioning reduces pressure duration and risk.

Q2. A resident with dementia becomes agitated during bathing. The best approach is to:
  • Proceed quickly to finish
  • Raise your voice so they hear you
  • Pause, use calm reassurance, and try again later
  • Call security
Answer: Pause, use calm reassurance, and try again later

Explanation: Person-centered care adapts timing and approach to the resident.

Q3. Passive range-of-motion means:
  • Resident moves joints independently
  • CNA assists to move joints through range
  • Only joints with pain are moved
  • The nurse performs the exercises only
Answer: CNA assists to move joints through range

Explanation: In passive ROM, the caregiver moves the joint for the resident.

Q4. When positioning a resident on the side, place pillows to support:
  • Back, between knees, under upper arm
  • Under head only
  • Between ankles only
  • Under heels only
Answer: Back, between knees, under upper arm

Explanation: This alignment reduces pressure and maintains comfort.

Interactive Quiz

Answer the multiple-choice questions below, then submit to see your score along with explanations.

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Q1. When positioning a resident on the side, place pillows to support:

Next Steps

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