CNA Practice Test
Restorative careQuestion 673 of 1700

How do you prepare the stocking before putting it on?

  1. Pull it flat and straight up from the top
  2. Soak it in warm water before use
  3. Cut the toe open for more room
  4. Gather it or turn it inside out
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Correct answer: Gather it or turn it inside out

Gather the stocking down to the heel first. Then slide it over the toes, foot, and heel.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.11: Skills Checklist- Application of Compression Stockings (TED Hose)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026