NURS Chapter 42 Flashcards
Rehabilitation and restorative nursing care focus on
a. What the person cannot do
b. Self-care
c. The whole person
d. The person’s rights
C
Rehabilitation begins with preventing
a. Angry feelings
b. Contractures and pressure injuries
c. Illness and injury
d. Loss of self-esteem
B
A person has weakness on the right side. ADL are
a. Done by the person to the extent possible
b. Done by you
c. Postponed until the right side can be used
d. Supervised by a therapist
A
Persons with disabilities are likely to feel the following except
a. Undesirable
b. Angry and hostile
c. Depressed
d. Relief
D
During a therapy, a person asks to have music played. You should
a. Explain that music is not allowed
b. Choose some music
c. Ask the person to choose some music
d. Ask a therapist to choose some music
C
A person’s right side is weak. You move the call light to the left side. You have promoted quality of life by
a. Protecting the person from abuse and mistreatment
b. Allowing personal choice
c. Providing for safety
d. Taking part in activities
C
Good communication and support are important during rehabilitation. Which of the following is incorrect?
a. Be polite but firm
b. Show concern
c. Listen to the person
d. Show pity
D
The total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language is
a. Dysphagia
b. Aphasia
c. Dyspnea
d. Apnea
B
Which would not likely be part of the rehabilitation team?
a. Speech therapist
b. Occupational therapist
c. Physical therapist
d. Dental hygienist
D
Which of the following actions does not promote independence for the person?
a. Focus on what the person can do
b. Use self-help devices
c. Rush the person
d. Resist the urge to do things for the person that he or she can do alone
C
An artificial replacement for a missing body part is
a. A prosthesis
b. Quadriplegia
c. Hemiplegia
d. Aphasia
A
Mr. Hanson has the goal of returning to the job he had before suffering a stroke. Which of the following is not helpful?
a. Remind him of the progress he has made
b. Be understanding when he seems depressed
c. Apply assist devices as ordered
d. Encourage him to work faster
D
