CRRN Neurological Rehabilitation

Question 1

A patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI) exhibits difficulty with word-finding and expressive communication. Which type of aphasia is most consistent with this presentation?

Accepted Answer

Broca's aphasia

Answer

Broca's aphasia is characterized by non-fluent speech with intact comprehension, typically caused by damage to Broca's area in the frontal lobe.

Question 2

Which assessment tool is most appropriate for measuring cognitive function and rehabilitation potential in a patient with acquired brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Rancho Los Amigos Scale

Answer

The Rancho Los Amigos Scale (Levels of Cognitive Functioning) is specifically designed to assess cognitive recovery stages following brain injury.

Question 3

A rehabilitation nurse is caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease who has 'freezing' episodes during gait. Which nursing intervention is BEST to address this?

Accepted Answer

Use auditory or visual cues to initiate movement

Answer

Auditory rhythmic cues (metronome) or visual floor markers help patients with Parkinson's overcome freezing by engaging alternative motor pathways.

Question 4

A patient post-stroke has left-sided neglect. Which nursing strategy BEST compensates for this deficit during meals?

Accepted Answer

Position the meal tray on the left side to stimulate awareness

Answer

Placing items on the neglected side and encouraging the patient to scan left promotes awareness and rehabilitation of unilateral neglect.

Question 5

Which intervention is PRIORITY for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) experiencing Uhthoff's phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Implement cooling strategies before and during exercise

Answer

Uhthoff's phenomenon is a temporary worsening of MS symptoms with elevated body temperature; cooling measures prevent this during rehabilitation activities.

CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Practice Test

CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Practice Test

CRRN Neurological Rehabilitation