dressing assistance

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident has limited movement in the left arm and needs complete help putting on a shirt. Which arm should the nursing assistant guide into a sleeve first?

The left arm✓ Correct

Begin with the less mobile side.
The right arm✗ Incorrect

The more mobile side goes into the shirt later.
Either arm chosen at random✗ Incorrect

The resident’s limited movement determines the starting side.
Both arms at the same time✗ Incorrect

The technique starts with the affected side.

Answer

A. The left arm

Rationale

Work with the less mobile arm first when putting clothing on. Guide the hand through the sleeve rather than pulling on the limb.

RememberDress the less mobile side first.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 5: Provide for Personal Care Needs of Clients Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · SKILLS CHECKLIST: DRESSING A CLIENT WHO NEEDS TOTAL ASSISTANCE · 2022

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