Deck 26: Rehabilitation Clients in the Community

Question 1

When was the idea conceived that functional rehabilitation was more than just treating injuries?

A)After a famous medical conference held in New York in 1955
B)During the Korean War,when so many married men were drafted and hurt
C)During the Vietnam War,when so many young men were injured
D)During Dr.Howard Rusk's treatment of World War II convalescents

Answer 1

During Dr.Howard Rusk's treatment of World War II convalescents

Question 2

A 69-year-old woman entered a nursing home because she was no longer able to care for herself and her home.At this time,she was not eligible for Medicaid.What is the probable reason why she does not qualify for Medicaid?

A)Neither she nor her husband ever paid into Social Security.
B)She has too many financial assets.
C)She is too young.
D)She was too proud to accept Medicaid support.

Answer 2

She has too many financial assets.

Question 3

A nurse is assessing the community reintegration needs of a client who has had a spinal cord injury.Which of the following questions is most appropriate for the nurse to answer?

A)Do the local pharmacies provide home delivery of medications?
B)What are the client's current health problems?
C)What therapies will the client need in the home?
D)Does the client have a stable support network?

Answer 3

Does the client have a stable support network?

Question 4

A young woman,as a result of her mother's medication use during pregnancy,was born without arms.She used her feet to eat,engage in grooming,and correspond via computer.How might a nurse summarize this example?

A)A true success story in rehabilitation
B)Demonstrating great persistence
C)Evidence of the human spirit
D)Habilitation by the young woman

Question 5

Which type of legislation provided assistance to workers who were unemployed because of work-related injuries?

A)Disabilities laws
B)Community living legislation
C)Vocational rehabilitation acts
D)Workers' compensation laws

Question 6

Whether a physical problem interferes with successful functioning in life primarily depends on the

A)Environment.
B)Nature of the disability.
C)Other problems faced by the person with the disability.
D)Attitude of the person with the disability.

Question 7

A client who has a physical disability has moved into a new community.Which of the following factors will determine how well the client will function in this community?

A)Attitude of the community
B)Extent of the disability
C)Number of other problems the person has
D)The person's social skills

Question 8

What is the reason why more and more people will require care because of disabilities?

A)Chronic diseases and improved health care services
B)Congenital birth defects and increased premature births
C)Aging people in society and increased life expectancy
D)Traumatic injuries and improved lifesaving technology

Question 9

A 73-year-old man admitted that he was permanently disabled.What is the most probable cause of his disability?

A)Arthritis
B)Head injury
C)Homelessness
D)Alzheimer disease

Question 10

What is the primary difficulty for which people older than age 18 require rehabilitation services?

A)Activities of daily living,such as bathing or going to the toilet
B)Functional activities,such as walking or climbing stairs
C)Instrumental activities,such as preparing meals or paying bills
D)Use of assistive aids,such as walkers,canes,or wheelchairs

Question 11

What does workers' compensation legislation in all states require from the employer?

A)To allow an employee to return to his or her position regardless of how long the employee was not at work because of illness or disability
B)To assume the cost of occupational disabilities only if the employer was in some way at fault
C)To assume the cost of occupational disabilities regardless of whose fault the injury was
D)To carry health insurance for their employees that will pay for injuries that occurred at work

Question 12

A 32-year-old man applied for admission to a nursing home because he was no longer able to care for himself at his home.Without knowing any more about his problems,why is he probably seeking admission?

A)Arthritis or an orthopedic impairment
B)Paralysis,including speech impairment
C)Senility or Alzheimer disease
D)Spinal cord injuries or severe multiple sclerosis

Question 13

Which of the following interventions best describes the primary responsibility of a rehabilitation nurse?

A)Assessing client and family needs
B)Being the educator of the client and family
C)Obtaining necessary resources for the client and family
D)Implementing a detailed plan of care

Question 14

What is the primary goal of rehabilitation?

A)To avoid the problem created by a disability
B)To improve quality of life
C)To treat the underlying cause
D)To control the symptoms of the disability

Question 15

An employer has recently hired a person with a disability who will require special accommodations.What will a typical "reasonable accommodation" cost an employer?

A)Between $1 and $600
B)Between $601 and $1200
C)Between $1200 and $1800
D)Over $1801

Question 16

Which piece of legislation increased problems for some disabled persons?

A)Balanced Budget Act
B)Community Living Legislation
C)Family and Medical Leave Act
D)Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

Question 17

A client has started a rehabilitation program after a stroke.What is the primary purpose of this program?

A)Learn about community resources.
B)Find a dependable caregiver.
C)Promote successful interactions with family and neighbors.
D)Maximize the client's independence.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding disabled employees and employers is accurate?

A)Employers really do not care about whether the employee is disabled.
B)Research has not yet determined whether workers with disabilities are off work more or less than the typical employee.
C)Workers with disabilities are absent more than are able-bodied workers.
D)Workers with disabilities are absent no more,and often less,than are able-bodied workers.

Question 19

Which of the following is emphasized as part of the holistic approach to rehabilitation by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses?

A)Client independence
B)Development of new abilities to replace those previously lost
C)Financial reimbursement to continue rehabilitation care
D)Minimizing pain and effort required

Question 20

A middle-aged adult had a stroke,which resulted in left-sided paralysis.His wife was doing her best as she learned to care for him but found it difficult.He had always been the "strong one." Besides his physical problems,what is probably causing the most suffering for him?

A)Frustration in not being able to speak correctly
B)Grief and loss
C)Having to be cared for by his wife
D)The limitations in what he is physically able to do

Question 21

A wife was doing her best to care for her husband,who had a stroke that produced left-sided paralysis.Which of the following needs would the nurse expect the wife to express?

A)Desiring assistance in the home because her responsibilities had expanded
B)Desiring information on how to better care for her husband
C)Feeling overwhelmed and drained,both physically and emotionally
D)Feeling frustrated that she has to deal with all this

Question 22

What does the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require? (Select all that apply.)

A)Agencies must develop an individualized written care plan for each client.
B)All buildings that benefit from federal funds must be free of physical barriers.
C)Employers must make their site accessible to all disabled employees,regardless of cost.
D)Children are entitled to free public education in the least restrictive setting.
E)Preference must be given to disabled job applicants if they are otherwise qualified for the position.
F)Employers must include in their employment notices the fact that preference will be given to handicapped applicants.

Question 23

What were some of the characteristics of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990? (Select all that apply.)

A)Its intention was to integrate disabled persons within the community.
B)It required all employers to hire disabled persons if they are qualified.
C)It required food service workers to be sent home with full pay if they are infected with a disease that can be transmitted through contact with food.
D)It extended civil rights protection to people with handicaps and chronic illnesses.
E)It required public transportation systems to accommodate people in wheelchairs.
F)It required telephone companies to provide special services for users with speech or hearing impairments.

Question 24

Which of the following statements regarding persons with disabilities is accurate? (Select all that apply.)

A)Adults are more likely to have mental or developmental impairments than are children.
B)Veterans who are disabled are eligible for job placement through vocational rehabilitation programs.
C)Children typically become disabled after auto accidents.
D)The rate of disability increases with age.
E)More men than women become disabled.
F)Those with hearing difficulties are more likely to be employed than those with visual difficulties.

Question 25

A nurse is working with a client who has physical disabilities.Which of the following behaviors by the nurse would be most helpful? (Select all that apply.)

A)Appreciating what a role model of endurance a disabled person is
B)Assuming that the disabled person will meet the same standards as everyone else
C)Expecting less of the disabled person
D)Excusing unusual behavior in light of the disability
E)Providing extra privileges to the disabled person
F)Restructuring the environment so the disabled person can continue employment

Question 26

Which of the following interventions by a rehabilitation nurse would be appropriate in assisting clients to cope with a disability? (Select all that apply.)

A)Building on clients' assets
B)Encouraging hope
C)Encouraging clients to focus on the positive consequences of their disability
D)Helping identify social supports
E)Helping client and family cope with or modify the environment
F)Identifying the many opportunities to ask other people for assistance