VN 36 Test 10

Question 1

How would a patient demonstrates a loss of independence and the ability to self care after recovering from a major illness?

Answer 1

The patient is demonstrating the concept that loss and it’s meaning vary with individuals

Question 2

How would you guide a patient’s rehabilitation when they have end stage emphysema, but refuse PT and still smoke?

Answer 2

Values are examined, and limitations are put into perspective overtime

Question 3

What principle should guide the rehab after having a leg amputated?

Answer 3

More severe emotional reactions are produced when the disability is traumatic

Question 4

What principle would guide the rehabilitation of a difficult patient?

Answer 4

Personality problems are generally related to personality characteristics of the older person before being disabled

Question 5

What interventions should be part of a patient’s plan of care when a stroke has affected the ability to move and ambulate?

Answer 5

Encourage weight lifting exercises to increase strength

Question 6

What interventions would be supportive for a patient in long-term care that has ulcers on the coccyx and both hips

Answer 6

Bedrest with dressing changes twice a day

Question 7

What interventions would be appropriate for a patient prescribed bedrest for an extended period of time

Answer 7

Perform active range of motion and weightlifting exercises in bed

Question 8

What factors influence a patient’s motivation and desire for successful rehabilitation

Answer 8

Positive self-esteem, and self image

Question 9

When creating education plans for older patients needing rehabilitation, what would be the focus of the plan?

Answer 9

Health Measures to obtain and retain function

Question 10

What would be considered a functional difficulty for an elderly person?

Answer 10

Functional

Question 11

What’s support of items in the bathroom with assist with independent bathing to promote independence and self-care

Answer 11

Shower chair

Question 12

What home care items would help with self-care and a patient with a spinal cord injury

Answer 12

Lower the sinks, counters, and mirrors

Question 13

What can help assist with putting on shoes for a patient having difficulty?

Answer 13

Use a long handled shoehorn

Question 14

What are some Musculoskeletal changes that can affect an elderly persons, rehabilitation, and restorative care

Answer 14

Muscle atrophy,
decreased bone mass
subcutaneous fat loss
decreased joint flexibility

Question 15

What items can help with being successful in a walking program?

Answer 15

Daily foot care and properly fitted shoes