pressure prevention

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident cannot shift position without help. The care plan calls for repositioning at least every two hours. What should the nursing assistant do?

Assist with position changes as scheduled✓ Correct

Regular changes in position relieve sustained pressure.
Wait until the resident reports pain✗ Incorrect

Waiting for pain delays the planned pressure relief.
Keep the same position throughout the shift✗ Incorrect

Prolonged pressure can harm the skin.
Change position only during the weekly bath✗ Incorrect

This interval misses the scheduled pressure relief.

Answer

A. Assist with position changes as scheduled

Rationale

Regular changes in position relieve sustained pressure. This action supports safe daily care.

RememberAssist with position changes as scheduled.

Sources

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 8: Utilize Principles of Mobility to Assist Clients Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · MOVING AND POSITIONING CLIENTS › Repositioning in Bed · 2022

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