Question 1

The nurse who assesses for cultural influences,values cultural diversity,and incorporates cultural knowledge in practice is said to be culturally _____________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The acquisition of adaptive skills and behaviors by an individual who has been disabled since birth refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  training. 
B)  education. 
C)  development. 
D)  habilitation.

Question 3

The nurse explains that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 defines a person as disabled if which criteria are met? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  The person has a physical or mental impairment. 
B)  The person is limited in at least one major life activity. 
C)  The person has a medical record of the impairment. 
D)  The person is unemployed. 
E)  The person needs assistance in completion of ADLs.

Question 4

When caring for a patient with a disability,the rehabilitation nurse provides individual treatment to help the patient stay focused on which goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Returning to normal 
B)  Independence 
C)  Employment 
D)  Promotion of health

Question 5

Following admission,how soon must a comprehension rehabilitation plan of care be implemented on a rehabilitation patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours 
B)  24 hours 
C)  3 days 
D)  1 week

Question 6

The nurse should tell a paraplegic that the rehabilitation experience will consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  relearning former skills. 
B)  learning to walk. 
C)  learning new skills to adapt to a different lifestyle. 
D)  developing muscle strength.

Question 7

The nurse takes special care to be gentle in caring for patients with spinal cord injuries to avoid stimulating the autonomic nervous system and triggering which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paresis 
B)  Heterotopic ossification 
C)  Postural hypotension 
D)  Autonomic dysreflexia

Question 8

The spinal cord injury patient has paralysis of all extremities and bowel and bladder disturbance.The nurse recognizes the injury as most likely occurring at what vertebral level?

Accepted Answer

A)  C1 to C2 
B)  C3 to C4 
C)  C2 to C7 
D)  C4 to C7

Question 9

When the nurse observes a patient experiencing a severe episode of autonomic dysreflexia,what should be the initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Locate the cause of irritation. 
B)  Assess the blood pressure. 
C)  Cover the patient with several blankets. 
D)  Raise the head of the bed to a high Fowler's position.

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Holistic nursing 
B)  Conscientious nursing 
C)  Rehabilitation nursing 
D)  Comprehensive nursing

Question 11

When caring for a 32-year-old Hispanic male who has become disabled,on what should the rehabilitation team base the priority of treatment goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulty of the language barrier 
B)  Cultural significance of the disability 
C)  Depth of the patient's support system 
D)  Attitude toward rehabilitation

Question 12

Which is a characteristic of the interdisciplinary approach to the rehabilitation team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each discipline makes its own goals for the patient. 
B)  There are clear boundaries between the disciplines. 
C)  There is a combination of expanded problem solving beyond the boundaries of the individual disciplines. 
D)  Cross-trained people are used who have functional ability in two or more disciplines.

Question 13

The rehabilitation nurse assesses localized edema around the knee of a patient with paraplegia.The nurse suspects that this is the first sign of __________ ossification.

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Question 14

The nurse instructs the mother of a 5-year-old who sustained a mild brain injury that although all neurologic evaluations are normal,her child may exhibit postconcussive syndrome.What are common characteristics of this syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convulsions and high fever 
B)  Irritability and memory deficits 
C)  Muscular twitching and muscle pain 
D)  Paresis of limbs and fatigue

Question 15

The nurse recognizes that the rehabilitation process involves the efforts of various disciplines.The focus of rehabilitation is to build on which area?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's losses 
B)  A person's long-term plans 
C)  A person's drives 
D)  A person's abilities

Question 16

What should the nurse do to reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with a spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor diastolic blood pressure closely. 
B)  Encourage the patient to remain in the bed. 
C)  Raise the head of the bed for 15 to 20 minutes before transfer to a wheelchair. 
D)  Encourage adequate intake of fluids to expand fluid volume.

Exam 39: Rehabilitation Nursing