MS LEC Monthlies Rehabilitation

Question 1

Restoration of a person to the fullest, physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic usefulness

returning to former level of functioning

Answer 1

Rehabilitation

Question 2

preservative methods

Answer 2

exercises an assisted ambulation; help clients maintain their normal mobility

general goals for using these methods are to assist the client to strive for optimal function

Question 3

Process of Restoration to a level of functioning

Answer 3

rehabilitation

Question 4

disturbance in functioning

Answer 4

impairment

Question 5

Quantifiable Loss of Function, ability to quantify the impairment

Answer 5

disability

Question 6

Inability to Perform Daily Activities because of

their disability

Answer 6

handicap

Question 7

goals of rehabilitation

Answer 7

• return to level of functioning

- prevention of further disability

Question 8

rehabilitation is a creative process

Answer 8

rehabilitation team

Question 9

rehabilitation team

Answer 9

1. patient
2. rehab nurse
3. physician
4. physiatrist
5. physical therapist
6. psychologist
7. occupational therapist
8. social worker
9. vocational counselor
10. rehabilitation engineer
11. speech therapy

Question 10

key member of the health care team; he participates in goal-setting, learning and working on his individual rehabilitation program so that he eventually can control his own life.

Answer 10

patient

Question 11

responsible for developing a plan of patient care directed toward defined patient goals and for coordinating the actions of other team members

prevention, restoration, nursing care plan

Answer 11

rehab nurse

Question 12

makes the medical diagnosis,

Answer 12

physician

Question 13

a physician who is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Answer 13

physiatrist

Question 14

strengthens weak muscles and prevents deformity; teaches and supervises the patient his prescribed exercise program

Answer 14

physical therapist

Question 15

helps patient in exploring and expressing feelings about himself

Answer 15

psychologist

Question 16

develops skills that can be transferred to home and work

Answer 16

occupational therapist

Question 17

investigates patient’s background and socio-economic status

Answer 17

social worker

Question 18

tests the patient to

determine his interests and aptitudes

Answer 18

vocational counselor

Question 19

uses science and

technology in designing and constructing devices

Answer 19

rehab engineer

Question 20

Treatments and counseling for prevention and or correction of speech and language disorders

Answer 20

speech therapy

Question 21

Therapy to promote general muscle movement

Answer 21

PT

Question 22

activities of daily living, like holding objects, combing your hair, trying to swallow

Answer 22

OT

Question 23

Slight limitation in one or more ADL, usually able to work

Answer 23

level I disability

Question 24

moderate limitation, workplace needs modification

Answer 24

level II disability

Question 25

Severe limitation in one or more ADL, unable to work

Answer 25

level III disability

Question 26

Total disability characterized by near complete dependence

Answer 26

level IV disability

Question 27

primary disability

Answer 27

result of a pathologic process

Question 28

secondary disability

Answer 28

the result of either inactivity | or contraindicated or injurious activity

Question 29

disuse syndrom

Answer 29

disabilities due to inactivity

Question 30

the mechanism used by those who have placed great value on strength and attractive appearance

Answer 30

denial

Question 31

preventing complications and deformities

Answer 31

frequent changes of positions, proper positioning in bed, exercise and progressive ambulation

Question 32

positioning

Answer 32

1. dorsal or supine 2. side or lateral 3. prone

Question 33

purpose for changing positions

Answer 33

1. To prevent contractures -allows body movement 2. to stimulate circulation 3. promote lung expansion and drainage of secretions 4. relieve pressure

Question 34

exercise carried out by the therapist or nurse WITHOUT assistance of the patient

Answer 34

passive

Question 35

an exercise accomplished by the patient without assistance

Answer 35

active

Question 36

an exercise carried out by the patient with the assistance of the therapist or nurse

Answer 36

active assistive

Question 37

an active exercise carried out by the patient working against resistance

Answer 37

resistive

Question 38

alternately contracting | and relaxing a muscle while keeping the part in a fixed position

Answer 38

isometric or muscle setting

Question 39

the movement of a joint through its full range in all appropriate planes. It may be passive, active or resistive does not include isometric

Answer 39

range of motion

Question 40

prevent external hip rotation

Answer 40

use a trochanter roll extending from the crest of the ilium to the mid thigh when px is lying on his back

Question 41

a deformity caused by contraction of both gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles; it may be produced by loss of flexibility of the Achilles tendon

Answer 41

footdrop; plantar flexion

Question 42

nursing management of footdrop

Answer 42

- footboard or pillow - feet at right angles - flex and extend feet and toes - rotate ankles clockwise and counterclockwise

Question 43

pressure or bed sores

Answer 43

localized areas in which necrosis of skin

Question 44

preventing bed sores

Answer 44

``` Ask patient to turn every 2 hours Relieving or removing pressure Maintaining skin in a clean and healthy condition Ensuring optimal nutrition Turning beds – moves as patient moves ```