Mobility questions cover positioning, transfers, range-of-motion exercises and helping residents keep the abilities they have.
On the D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) California knowledge test, the Aging Process and Restorative Care area has 4 of the 75 questions. Other California testing vendors may group topics differently. Source: California Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook, October 2026 (checked October 23, 2026).
5 free mobility and restorative care practice questions
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1. During range-of-motion exercises, moving the arm out to the side, away from the body, is called what?
A. Adduction
B. Flexion
C. Rotation
D. Abduction
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Answer: D. Abduction Moving the arm out away from the body is abduction. Returning it to the side is adduction. Source: WisTech Open / Open RN (CC BY 4.0) (verified 2026-10-21).
2. A resident receives tube feedings. What is the lowest the head of the bed should be?
A. Flat (0 degrees)
B. 10 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. Lower than the feet
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Answer: C. 30 degrees Residents receiving tube feeding should never have the head placed below 30 degrees, because this can cause aspiration. Source: WisTech Open / Open RN (CC BY 4.0) (verified 2026-10-21).
3. During an assigned exercise, the resident moves one leg back in toward the body’s midline. Which movement is being described?
A. Flexion.
B. Adduction.
C. Abduction.
D. Extension.
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Answer: B. Adduction. Adduction moves a limb toward the midline; abduction moves it away. Movement terms describe direction, not permission to start an exercise. Source: WisTech Open / Open RN, CC BY 4.0 (verified 2026-10-21).
4. A resident’s postoperative plan includes logrolling. Which movement best fits the purpose of a logroll?
A. Bending the torso forward and then swinging the legs around.
B. Pulling the hips sideways while the upper body stays still.
C. Keeping the shoulders and hips aligned as the body turns.
D. Turning the shoulders first while the hips stay facing upward.
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Answer: C. Keeping the shoulders and hips aligned as the body turns. Logrolling is intended to limit twisting by keeping the trunk aligned. Whether and how it is used depends on the resident’s specific postoperative plan and trained assistance. Source: Hoag Orthopedic Institute (verified 2026-10-21).
5. In Sims’ position, how does the resident lie?
A. Flat on the back, arms at the sides
B. Face down on the stomach
C. On the left side, left arm behind the body
D. Sitting up with the head raised 90 degrees
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Answer: C. On the left side, left arm behind the body Sims’ position is like the side-lying position, but the resident is always on the left side with the left arm behind the body. It is often used for an enema or suppository. Source: WisTech Open / Open RN (CC BY 4.0) (verified 2026-10-21).
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