Chapter 38: Rehabilitation Nursing

Foundations of Nursing 7th Edition By Kim Cooper- Kelly Gosnell

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Chapter 38: Rehabilitation Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The nurse who is part of a team focused on restoring an individual to the fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity is practicing what type of nursing?
a. Holistic nursing
b. Conscientious nursing
c. Rehabilitation nursing
d. Comprehensive nursing

 

 

ANS:  C

Rehabilitation is the process of restoring an individual to the fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity of which he or she is capable.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 1206      OBJ:   1

TOP:   Rehabilitation                                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

  1. The nurse recognizes that the rehabilitation process involves the efforts of various disciplines. The focus of rehabilitation is to build on which area?
a. A person’s losses
b. A person’s long-term plans
c. A person’s drives
d. A person’s abilities

 

 

ANS:  D

The underlying philosophy of rehabilitation is to focus on the abilities of the patient.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 1209      OBJ:   1

TOP:   Rehabilitation                                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

  1. The nurse should tell a paraplegic that the rehabilitation experience will consist of:
a. relearning former skills.
b. learning to walk.
c. learning new skills to adapt to a different lifestyle.
d. developing muscle strength.

 

 

ANS:  C

The type and the focus of rehabilitation are individualized to the patient, the injury, and abilities. Skills will be taught to enhance the patient’s adaptation to a new lifestyle.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 1209      OBJ:   3

TOP:   Rehabilitation                                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

  1. The nurse who helps a patient with a disability rejoice in the acquisition of the smallest new skill is embracing which rehabilitation philosophy?
a. Resolving impairments
b. Removing disabilities
c. Increasing quality of life
d. Eliminating complications

 

 

ANS:  C

A philosophy of rehabilitation is to increase the quality of life. Impairments may not be able to be resolved, disabilities may not be able to be completely removed, and complications may not be totally eliminated. However, with rehabilitation, the individual can learn to adjust to the new lifestyle.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 1208      OBJ:   1

TOP:   Rehabilitation                                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

  1. A patient with quadriplegia resulting from a spinal cord injury says to the rehabilitation nurse, “I’m sick of this therapy! What is an occupational therapist going to do for me? Can she give me an ‘occupation’?” What response by the nurse would be the most helpful?
a. “No, but the occupational therapist can show you how to enjoy some recreational activities.”
b. “Yes, in a way. The occupational therapist provides training that strengthens muscles you can still control.”
c. “Maybe. The occupational therapist recommends adaptive equipment that will make you more independent.”
d. “No, the voc-rehab counselor helps with employment. The occupational therapist helps train you for improved communication skills.”

 

 

ANS:  C

The occupational therapist recommends adaptive equipment or helps in modifying skills to enhance independence.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis                REF:   Page 1210, Table 39-1

OBJ:   4                    TOP:   Rehabilitation

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

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