Christen 39 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Which of the following statements define rehabilitation? Select all that apply.
The process of restoring the individual to the fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity of which he or she is capable
Relearning of former skills and learning new skills necessary to adapt and live fully in an altered lifestyle
The process of gaining new strength and ideas that allows an adult and an older adult to function within their same lifestyle
The involvement and application of previous knowledge and skills in combination with a variety of new ideas, knowledge, and skills to adjust to a new set of needs
all but functioning in the same lifestyle
An irreversible illness that may develop as a "normal" part of aging is a(n): Acute illness Chronic illness Disability Impairment
chronic illness
The underlying philosophy of rehabilitation is to focus on the: Patient's need and wants Disabilities of the patient Creative talents of the patient Abilities of the patient
abilities of the patient
According to the World Health Organization, which term is defined as any loss of ability to perform tasks and obligations of usual roles and normal daily life? Disability Functional limitation Chronic illness Handicap
functional limitation
he primary model of rehabilitation team functioning include the \_\_\_\_\_\_ rehabilitation team. (Select all that apply.) Group disciplinary Multidisciplinary Interdisciplinary Transdisciplinary
multi, inter, and trans
As a nurse caring for a child going through rehabilitation, you know the primary difference between children and adults is the: Degree of disability Amount of family support Type of living environment Developmental potential
developmental potential
A patient was in a car accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. He has now come to the rehabilitation hospital where you work. The history and physical on the chart states that he is a paraplegic as a result of the spinal cord injury. As the nurse you know that having paraplegia means:
Damage to the cervical spine or neck that involves weakness or paralysis to all four extremities
The level of injury is a cervical spine C2 to C7 and involves paralysis of all extremities and trunk with respiratory failure
Damage below the cervical area that involves weakness or paralysis in the trunk and lower extremities
A slight paralysis, incomplete loss of muscular power, or weakness of a limb
damage below the cerivcal area that invovles weakness or paralysis in the trunk and lower extremeites
A patient has had a brain injury from a fall while riding her horse. She has been assigned to your care. In report, you were told that she has been unconscious now for 8 days. This is an example of which typed of brain injury? Catastrophic Severe Moderate Mild
severe
A patient suffered a spinal cord injury that has left him a quadriplegic. He has paralysis of the lower and upper extremities but is able to breathe on his own. Which of the following would be appropriate nursing diagnoses for this patient? Select all that apply.
Risk for impaired skin integrity related to lack of movement
Impaired physical mobility related to injury process
Ineffective breathing pattern related to spinal injury
Acute pain related to disease process
Grieving related to loss of functions
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risk for imparied skin
impaired physical mobility
grieving related to loss of functions
Rehabilitation nurses have a unique position within the disciplinary team in that they:
Are the only team member with the patient on a 24-hour basis
Have specialized training to provide continuity of care
Are the only ones who provide patient education
Are the only ones who review the patient’s plan of care
are with patient on 24hours basis
