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CNA KANSAS STATE TEST |CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2026
To avoid fatigue and an injury/back strain use... - correct-answer - good body
mechanics
Rules of good body mechanics: - correct-answer - no twisting (pivot), don't bend
to pick up (squat), have solid base (feet on floor, feet shoulder width apart), non-
slip shoes, push-pull, use stronger muscles
What is the meaning of weight bearing? - correct-answer - able to stand on 2 feet
and carry weight
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What is the meaning of limited assist? - correct-answer - needing some help
What is the meaning of extensive assist? - correct-answer - needing help with
everything
How many staff do you need to use a mechanical lift? - correct-answer - 2
How often do you reposition a resident that is unable to themselves? - correct-
answer - at least every 2 hours
The force that causes skin to move in one direction and tissues below to move in
the opposite direction is called... - correct-answer - sheering or friction
_______ causes less friction than _______. - correct-answer - Lifting, sliding
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_________ is the shortening or tightening of muscles and is the most common in
hands. - correct-answer - Contracture
_____________ is a rolled blanket or towel placed along side of resident's sides to
prevent hips and legs from turning out. - correct-answer - Trochanter roll
A board put under mattresses for extra support is called a ... - correct-answer -
bed board
A padded board at the foot of the bed is called ______ and prevents ______. -
correct-answer - footboard, foot drop
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This is placed between residents legs to maintain proper position... - correct-
answer - abduction splint
This protects hands and fingers from contractures... - correct-answer - palmar
splint
This is placed in resident's hands to prevent contractures... - correct-answer -
hand roll
This type of turning is used with residents that have spinal cord injuries, back or
hip surgeries: - correct-answer - log roll
Bed position that resident lying on back with head of bed at a 45-60 degree angle
and is used for residents with heart and breathing problems. - correct-answer -
Fowlers position
CNA KANSAS STATE TEST |CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2026
To avoid fatigue and an injury/back strain use... - correct-answer - good body
mechanics
Rules of good body mechanics: - correct-answer - no twisting (pivot), don't bend
to pick up (squat), have solid base (feet on floor, feet shoulder width apart), non-
slip shoes, push-pull, use stronger muscles
What is the meaning of weight bearing? - correct-answer - able to stand on 2 feet
and carry weight
,2|Page
What is the meaning of limited assist? - correct-answer - needing some help
What is the meaning of extensive assist? - correct-answer - needing help with
everything
How many staff do you need to use a mechanical lift? - correct-answer - 2
How often do you reposition a resident that is unable to themselves? - correct-
answer - at least every 2 hours
The force that causes skin to move in one direction and tissues below to move in
the opposite direction is called... - correct-answer - sheering or friction
_______ causes less friction than _______. - correct-answer - Lifting, sliding
,3|Page
_________ is the shortening or tightening of muscles and is the most common in
hands. - correct-answer - Contracture
_____________ is a rolled blanket or towel placed along side of resident's sides to
prevent hips and legs from turning out. - correct-answer - Trochanter roll
A board put under mattresses for extra support is called a ... - correct-answer -
bed board
A padded board at the foot of the bed is called ______ and prevents ______. -
correct-answer - footboard, foot drop
, 4|Page
This is placed between residents legs to maintain proper position... - correct-
answer - abduction splint
This protects hands and fingers from contractures... - correct-answer - palmar
splint
This is placed in resident's hands to prevent contractures... - correct-answer -
hand roll
This type of turning is used with residents that have spinal cord injuries, back or
hip surgeries: - correct-answer - log roll
Bed position that resident lying on back with head of bed at a 45-60 degree angle
and is used for residents with heart and breathing problems. - correct-answer -
Fowlers position
