VN 36 Test 10 rehab

Question 1

1. How would a patient demonstrate a loss of independence and ability to self-care after recovering from a major illness?

Answer 1

The patient is demonstrating the concept that loss and its meaning vary with individuals.

Question 2

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 over time.

Question 3

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

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

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

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

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

8. What factors will influence a patient’s motivation and desire for successful rehabilitation?

Answer 8

Positive self-esteem and self-image

Question 9

9. When creating education plans for older patient’s needing rehabilitation what would be the focus of the plan?

Answer 9

Health measures to obtain and retain function

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Functional

Question 11

11. What supportive items in the bathroom would assist with independent bathing to promote independence and self-care?

Answer 11

shower chair

Question 12

12. What home care items would help with self-care in a patient with a spinal cord injury?

Answer 12

Lower the sinks, counters, and mirrors.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Use a long-handled shoehorn.

Question 14

14. What are some musculoskeletal changes that can affect and elderly persons rehabilitation and restorative care?

Answer 14

-Muscle atrophy
-Decreased bone mass
-Subcutaneous fat loss
-Decreased joint flexibility

Question 15

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

Answer 15

-Daily foot care
-Properly fitted shoes