Chapter 45 Rehabilitatio Needs

Question 1

Body function can be affected by:

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-Disease, injury, and surgery
-Brith injuries and birth defects

Question 2

Disability

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is any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function

Question 3

causes are-

Question 4

Acute

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short course; recovery is complete

Question 5

Chronic

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Long course; problem is controlled, not cured, with treatment

Question 6

the person may depend totally or in part on others for basic needs

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The degree of disability affects how much function is possible

Question 7

Goals of health care are:

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-prevent and reduce the degree of disability
-help the person adjust

Question 8

Rehabilitation

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Is the process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of physical, psychological, social, and economic function

Question 9

The focus is on improving abilities

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-the goal may be to return to work
-another goal is self care

Question 10

improved functions is sometimes not possible

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then the goal is to prevent further loss of function

Question 11

some persons return home after rehabilitation

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the process may continue in home or community settings

Question 12

Restorative nursing care

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helps persons regain health, strength, and independence

Question 13

Restorative nursing programs

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-help maintain the highest level of function
-prevent unnecessary decline in function

Question 14

involve measures that promote

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-self:care
-elimination
-positioning
-mobility
-communication
-cognitive function

Question 15

Restorative Aide

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is a nursing assistant with special training in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills

Question 16

Disability

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has a physical, physiological, and social effects

Question 17

physical aspects

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rehabilitation starts when the person first seeks health care

Question 18

complications are prevented:

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-bowel and bladder problems are prevented
-contractures and pressure injuries are prevented

Question 19

the following may be needed:

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-good alignment, turning, and re-positioning
-range of motion exercises
-supportive devices
-good skin care
-bladder training
-bowel training
-assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)
-self help devices
-crutches, or a walker, dance or brace
-physical and occupational therapies
-a prosthesis
-assistance with nutritional needs
-speech therapy and communication devices
-mechanical ventilation

Question 20

psychological and social aspects:

Question 21

a disability can affect function and appearance:

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self esteem and relationship may suffer

Question 22

rehabilitation is the team effort

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-the person is the key team member
-helps the person set goals and plan care
-focus is on regaining function and independence

Question 23

families provide support and encouragement

Question 24

your job focuses on promoting the persons independence

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preventing decline in function also is a goal

Question 25

common rehabilitation programs include:

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-cardiac rehabilitation
-brain injury rehabilitation
-spinal cord rehabilitation
-stroke rehabilitation
-respiratory rehabilitation
-musculo-skeletal rehabilitation
-rehabilitation for complex medical and surgical conditions

Question 26

rehabilitation process

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may continue after hospital charge
-carry’s over the home or other facilities as well

Question 27

successful rehabilitation and restorative care improves quality of life

Question 28

to promote quality of life:

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-protect the right of privacy
-encourage personal choice
-protect the right to be free from abuse and mistreatment
-learn to deal with your anger and frustration
-encourage activities
-provide a safe setting
-show patience, understanding, and sensitivity