Exam 9: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Which statement describes an impact of disability?

The nurse is caring for an obese resident with a pressure ulcer on her coccyx.The patient frequently lies on her back because it is difficult to turn due to her weight.Which intervention most effectively encourages independence?

The nurse is caring for a 76-year-old patient in a long-term care facility who sent his food tray back to the kitchen untouched for the second time today.Which intervention is most effective to increase nutrition?

The nurse is caring for a disoriented resident.Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to include when planning care for this patient?

After assessing reddened heels on a bed-bound patient with a history of a stroke,which intervention should the nurse add to the care plan?

Which treatment resource focuses on restorative care for people with chronic illness and disabilities?

The rehabilitation nurse describes a patient who is blind,works full time as a Spanish interpreter,and lives with his wife in a downtown apartment.How should the nurse classify this person?

Which statement expresses a multi-focused goal of rehabilitation?

The nurse is caring for an 85-year-old patient who has been on bed rest for a fractured hip.The nurse finds that the patient is flushed,has a temperature of 100° F,a pulse of 100,and respiratory rate of 24.What assessment should the nurse perform next?

The nurse is planning a group TV activity in a long-term care facility.The nurse should select a channel that offers which type of program?

The charge nurse instructs the nursing assistants about the policy concerning call lights.The nurse teaches that patients taking which type of medication require especially prompt call light attention?

The student nurse is becoming familiar with Healthy People 2020 goals related to rehabilitation.The student nurse demonstrates understanding when identifying which goals?

Which role may the LPN/LVN perform in a long-term health care facility?

When can the LPN/LVN apply a physical restraint to a resident in a long-term care facility?

Which statement describes the chief goal of a long-term care facility?

The nurse is instructing a family about chair selection for an older adult with Parkinson disease.Which information is most important for the nurse to include?

The nurse is caring for a resident who has a security device for safety purposes.What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The nurse assesses a bed-bound resident,a reddened area over the coccyx that does not blanch is discovered.Which is the best intervention to prevent further skin damage?

What action should the LPN/LVN take when delegating care to a nursing assistant?

The nurse educates the nursing assistant about the importance of locking the wheels of a wheelchair.Which statement indicates that the nursing assistant understands the nurse's teaching?