cane use

CNA
Self Care and Independence
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident with a weaker left leg is walking to a music activity with an assistant and a cane. Which hand should hold the cane?

The right hand✓ Correct

The cane belongs on the stronger side.
The left hand✗ Incorrect

This is the weaker side.
Both hands together✗ Incorrect

The cane is positioned on the stronger side, not held in both hands.
Either hand, alternating at each step✗ Incorrect

The cane should stay on the stronger side.

Answer

A. The right hand

Rationale

The resident’s right side is stronger. Positioning the cane there provides the intended support during walking.

RememberPlace the cane on the stronger side.

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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 · ASSISTING WITH AMBULATION · 2022

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