Test 10 Flashcards
How would a patient demonstrate a loss of independence and ability to self-care after recovering from a major illness?
The patient is demonstrating the concept that loss and its meaning vary with individuals.
How would you guide a patient’s rehabilitation when they have end-stage emphysema but refuse PT and still smoke?
Values are examined and limitations are put into perspective over time
What principle should guide the rehab after having a leg amputated?
More severe emotional reactions are produced when the disability is traumatic.
What principle would guide the rehabilitation of a “difficult patient”?
Personality problems are generally related to personality characteristics of the older person before being disabled.
What interventions should be part of a patient’s plan of care when a stroke has affected the ability to move and ambulate?
Encourage weight-lifting exercises to increase strength.
What interventions would be supportive for a patient in long-term care that has ulcers on the coccyx and both hips?
Bedrest with dressing changes twice a day
What interventions would be appropriate for a patient prescribed bedrest for an extended period of time
Perform active range-of-motion and weightlifting exercises in bed.
What factors will influence a patient’s motivation and desire for successful rehabilitation?
Positive self-esteem and self-image
When creating education plans for older patient’s needing rehabilitation what would be the focus of the plan?
Health measures to obtain and retain function
What would be a considered a functional difficulty for an elderly person?
Functional
What supportive items in the bathroom would assist with independent bathing to promote independence and self-care?
shower chair
What home care items would help with self-care in a patient with a spinal cord injury?
Lower the sinks, counters, and mirrors.
What can help assist with putting on shoes for a patient having difficulty?
Use a long-handled shoehorn.
What are some musculoskeletal changes that can affect and elderly persons rehabilitation and restorative care?
Muscle atrophy
Decreased bone mass
Subcutaneous fat loss
Decreased joint flexibility
What items can help with being successful in a walking program?
Daily foot care
Properly fitted shoes
