Question 1

The purpose of range-of-motion exercises is to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the joints lubricated. 
B)  increase circulation of the blood. 
C)  exercise a patient's muscles and joints. 
D)  prevent muscle hypertrophy and improve muscle tone. 
A)  keep the joints lubricated. 
B)  increase circulation of the blood. 
C)  exercise a patient's muscles and joints. 
D)  prevent muscle hypertrophy and improve muscle tone. C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a correct guideline for performing R.O.M. exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the patient is able to move body parts, encourage them to do so. 
B)  Do not exercise body parts farther than they can go, or to a point of pain. 
C)  Exercise all joints as ordered regardless of any redness, swelling, or pain. 
D)  Follow a logical sequence. 
A)  If the patient is able to move body parts, encourage them to do so. 
B)  Do not exercise body parts farther than they can go, or to a point of pain. 
C)  Exercise all joints as ordered regardless of any redness, swelling, or pain. 
D)  Follow a logical sequence. C

Question 3

Medical and surgical care is included in rehabilitation services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A residual limb never changes size or shape following amputation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Rehabilitation services do NOT include speech therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To restore or rehabilitate requires meeting the total needs of the patient including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a patient complains of pain during range-of-motion exercises

Accepted Answer

A)  discontinue exercising all extremities. 
B)  it is evidence that you are making progress; move the extremity a little further. 
C)  discontinue exercise, then report the pain to your immediate supervisor. 
D)  tell the patient that this is to be expected and continue. 
A)  discontinue exercising all extremities. 
B)  it is evidence that you are making progress; move the extremity a little further. 
C)  discontinue exercise, then report the pain to your immediate supervisor. 
D)  tell the patient that this is to be expected and continue.

Question 8

The nursing assistant will assist various members of the rehabilitation team by

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining a positive attitude. 
B)  helping maintain the patient in good body alignment. 
C)  repeating patient exercises as taught by the physical therapist. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  maintaining a positive attitude. 
B)  helping maintain the patient in good body alignment. 
C)  repeating patient exercises as taught by the physical therapist. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The nursing assistant must report to his/her supervisor signs of depression that may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal or isolation. 
B)  constant fatigue and loss of appetite. 
C)  excessive irritability. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  withdrawal or isolation. 
B)  constant fatigue and loss of appetite. 
C)  excessive irritability. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Which statement about caring for a patient on a mechanical ventilator is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn or reposition the patient every 2 hours at a minimum. 
B)  Avoid frequent communication with the patient. 
C)  Provide frequent oral care. 
D)  Accurately record vital signs. 
A)  Turn or reposition the patient every 2 hours at a minimum. 
B)  Avoid frequent communication with the patient. 
C)  Provide frequent oral care. 
D)  Accurately record vital signs.

Question 11

During R.O.M. do NOT let the patient move parts of their body if they are able to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To assist the occupational therapist, the nursing assistant must be able to teach the patient to function using the adaptive devices the occupational therapist has told the patient to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Offering the patient the bedpan or urinal at regularly scheduled intervals may help the patient avoid incontinence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which rehabilitation team member plans patient care and establishes a routine for the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rehabilitative nurse 
B)  the nursing assistant 
C)  the physician 
D)  the occupational therapist 
A)  the rehabilitative nurse 
B)  the nursing assistant 
C)  the physician 
D)  the occupational therapist

Question 15

The role of the Activities Director is to promote socialization, mobility and self-esteem for the patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Restorative care guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  start rehabilitation as soon as possible 
B)  promotion of activity 
C)  getting patients out of the hospital quickly. 
D)  encourage patient decision-making 
A)  start rehabilitation as soon as possible 
B)  promotion of activity 
C)  getting patients out of the hospital quickly. 
D)  encourage patient decision-making

Question 17

Inserting a rectal suppository is part of bowel training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of care means to care for a patient in transition, or one who needs less care than regular acute care?

Accepted Answer

A)  managed care 
B)  subacute care 
C)  rehab care 
D)  holistic care 
A)  managed care 
B)  subacute care 
C)  rehab care 
D)  holistic care

Question 19

Prosthetics are

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial limbs. 
B)  the lower portion of a patient's leg. 
C)  the upper portion of a patient's arm. 
D)  false teeth (dentures). 
A)  artificial limbs. 
B)  the lower portion of a patient's leg. 
C)  the upper portion of a patient's arm. 
D)  false teeth (dentures).

Question 20

Mobility is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  raising a patient's bed into an upright position. 
B)  the ability to move. 
C)  a patient using a prosthetic device. 
D)  a rehabilitative exercise routine. 
A)  raising a patient's bed into an upright position. 
B)  the ability to move. 
C)  a patient using a prosthetic device. 
D)  a rehabilitative exercise routine.

Exam 32: Rehabilitation and Return to Self-Care

The purpose of range-of-motion exercises is to

Which of the following is NOT a correct guideline for performing R.O.M. exercises?

Medical and surgical care is included in rehabilitation services.

A residual limb never changes size or shape following amputation.

Rehabilitation services do NOT include speech therapy.

To restore or rehabilitate requires meeting the total needs of the patient including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

When a patient complains of pain during range-of-motion exercises

The nursing assistant will assist various members of the rehabilitation team by

The nursing assistant must report to his/her supervisor signs of depression that may include:

Which statement about caring for a patient on a mechanical ventilator is incorrect?

During R.O.M. do NOT let the patient move parts of their body if they are able to.

To assist the occupational therapist, the nursing assistant must be able to teach the patient to function using the adaptive devices the occupational therapist has told the patient to use.

Offering the patient the bedpan or urinal at regularly scheduled intervals may help the patient avoid incontinence.

Which rehabilitation team member plans patient care and establishes a routine for the patient?

The role of the Activities Director is to promote socialization, mobility and self-esteem for the patients.

Restorative care guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT:

Inserting a rectal suppository is part of bowel training.

Which type of care means to care for a patient in transition, or one who needs less care than regular acute care?

Prosthetics are

Mobility is defined as

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Warm and Cold Applications

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