Chapter 38 Flashcards
Rehabilitation Needs
A ______ is any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
Disability
What’s an acute problem?
A short course with complete recovery
A fracture/broken bone is what kind of disability problem?
Acute
Arthritis and paralysis are what kind of problems?
Chronic
What is a chronic problem?
A long course.
What kind of disability problem is controlled but not cured, and involves treatment?
Chronic
The degree of ________ affects how much function is possible
disability
_________ is the process of restoring a person’s highest possible level of physical, psychological, social, and economic function
Rehabilitation
Prevention or reducing the degree of a disability is the goal of _________
Rehabilitation
T/F: Self-care or returning to work is not a goal of rehabilitation
FALSE: It is a goal
If improved function is not possible in rehabilitation, what would be the next goal?
Prevent further loss of function for the best possible quality of life
Helping the person adjust to a disability is the goal of ________
Rehabilitation
_________ ________ care is the care that helps persons regain health and strength for safe and independent living
Restorative nursing
Restorative nursing measures promote:
1. Healing
2. Self-care
3. Elimination
What are four other factors it can promote?
- Positioning
- Mobility
- Communication
- Cognitive function
Restorative Nursing Measures promote:
1. Positioning
2. Mobility
3. Communication
4. Cognitive function
What are three other factors it promotes?
- Healing
- Self-care
- Elimination
A ________ aide is a nursing assistant with special training in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
Restorative aide