Block 14: Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body.

Question 2

Ability

Answer 2

The means or skill to be able to do something.

Question 3

Active Range of Motion

Answer 3

Move a joint through its range of motion without assistance.

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Moving a body part toward the midline of the body.

Question 5

Alignment

Answer 5

Arrangement in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate relative positions.

Question 6

Amputation

Answer 6

The surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a hand, arm, leg, or foot.

Question 7

Amputee

Answer 7

A person who has had a limb amputated.

Question 8

Adaptive/Assistive Devices

Answer 8

Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform activities of daily living.

Question 9

Bladder Retraining

Answer 9

Is an important form of behavior therapy that can be effective in treating urinary incontinence.

Question 10

Bowel Retraining

Answer 10

Is a program that helps people who have chronic constipation or a frequent loss of bowel control.

Question 11

Cane

Answer 11

A length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support, or as a walking stick.

Question 12

Crutches

Answer 12

A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person.

Question 13

Disabled/Disability

Answer 13

A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.

Question 14

Extension

Answer 14

Straightening a body part.

Question 15

Flexion

Answer 15

Bending a body part.

Question 16

Gait/Transfer Belt

Answer 16

A belt made of canvas or other heavy material use to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to stand, sit, or walk; also called transfer belt.

Question 17

Handicap

Answer 17

The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.

Question 18

Mobility Skills

Answer 18

The ability to move in one’s environment with ease and without restriction.

Question 19

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Answer 19

A form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.

Question 20

Passive Range of Motion

Answer 20

The moving of a joint through its range of motion without exertion by the subject, usually done by an examiner who moves the person’s body part manually.

Question 21

Phantom Pain

Answer 21

Pain in a limb (or extremity) that has been amputated.

Question 22

Physical Therapy (PT)

Answer 22

A form of therapy, which promotes optimal health and functional independence through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or chronic movement dysfunction, physical disability, or pain.

Question 23

Prosthesis

Answer 23

A device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of an accident, injury, illness, or birth defect; used to improve a person’s ability to function and/or his appearance.

Question 24

Rehabilitation

Answer 24

Care that is given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.

Question 25

Restoration

Answer 25

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition - helping a resident regain health.

Question 26

Restorative Nursing Care

Answer 26

Measures that health care workers take to help a person regain health, strength, and function.

Question 27

Rotation

Answer 27

Turning a joint.

Question 28

Speech Therapy

Answer 28

Training to help people with speech and language problems to speak more clearly.

Question 29

Supportive Devices

Answer 29

Devices used when positioning a person to help the person maintain proper body alignment, such as rolled sheets, towels, or blankets. Devices that help to stabilize a weak joint or limb.

Question 30

Trapeze

Answer 30

A triangular device suspended over a bed to allow the resident to pull his upper body up.

Question 31

Walker

Answer 31

A frame used by disabled or infirm people for support while walking, typically made of metal tubing with small wheels or rubber-tipped feet.

Question 32

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Answer 32

A licensed professional who helps resident’s learn to adapt to disabilities.

Question 33

Physical Therapist (PT)

Answer 33

A licensed professional who evaluates and treats a resident to increase movement/circulation/promote healing.