Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

What does a trochanter roll provide support to?

1. The shoulders

2. The head

3. The hip/leg regions

4. The feet

The correct answer is: The hip/leg regions

A trochanter roll is designed to provide support specifically to the hip and leg regions. It is commonly used in nursing and care settings to help keep the hips in a neutral position when a patient is lying down, and it helps prevent the legs from rolling outwards. This is important as it aids in maintaining proper alignment of the hips and prevents potential complications such as pressure ulcers or dislocation in patients who may be immobile or have limited movement. The roll can be particularly useful for patients who are recovering from surgery, injury, or those with conditions that affect their mobility. The other options refer to areas of the body that do not directly benefit from a trochanter roll's function, as it is specifically intended for stabilizing the lower body rather than the upper body support structures.