Deck 32: Rehabilitation and Return to Self-Care

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The purpose of range-of-motion exercises is to

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.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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 5

Restorative care guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT:

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 6

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

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 7

Prosthetics are

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 8

Mobility is defined as

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.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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.

Question 14

A residual limb never changes size or shape following amputation.

Question 15

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

Question 16

Inserting a rectal suppository is part of bowel training.

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Rehabilitation services do NOT include speech therapy.

Question 20

Medical and surgical care is included in rehabilitation services.