Neurological Rehabilitation Flashcards
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A patient recovering from a stroke develops central post-stroke pain. Which description BEST characterizes this condition?
Answer: Burning or aching pain on the side affected by the stroke, often allodynia
Central post-stroke pain is a neuropathic pain syndrome with burning, aching, or lancinating pain and allodynia (pain from non-painful stimuli) on the hemiplegic side.
When educating the family of a patient with moderate TBI about rehabilitation prognosis, the CRRN should state that recovery is most rapid during which period?
Answer: The first 6 months post-injury
Neurological recovery after TBI is most rapid in the first 6 months, though meaningful gains can continue for years with sustained rehabilitation.
A CRRN is planning care for a patient with myasthenia gravis admitted for rehabilitation. Which factor requires the MOST careful monitoring?
Answer: Respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function
Myasthenic crisis involves life-threatening respiratory muscle failure; continuous monitoring of respiratory function is the highest priority in MG rehabilitation.
Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate to track functional independence in rehabilitation patients across multiple diagnoses?
Answer: Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
The FIM is the gold-standard measure of functional independence in rehabilitation settings, assessing 18 items across motor and cognitive domains.
A patient with post-polio syndrome reports new onset fatigue and weakness decades after initial polio. Which nursing recommendation is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Recommend energy conservation techniques and paced activity
Post-polio syndrome requires energy conservation and activity pacing because overexertion accelerates the loss of surviving motor neurons.
A rehabilitation nurse assesses a patient with a right hemisphere stroke. Which cognitive-perceptual deficit is this patient MOST at risk for?
Answer: Left hemispatial neglect and impaired spatial awareness
Right hemisphere stroke commonly causes left hemispatial neglect, impaired visuospatial skills, and poor insight into deficits (anosognosia).
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