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  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?

    Answer: Broca's aphasia

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

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

    Answer: Rancho Los Amigos Scale

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

  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?

    Answer: Use auditory or visual cues to initiate movement

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

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

    Answer: Position the meal tray on the left side to stimulate awareness

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

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

    Answer: Implement cooling strategies before and during exercise

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

  6. A rehabilitation nurse notes that a patient with spinal cord injury at C5 has spontaneous muscle spasms. Which statement about spasticity in SCI is CORRECT?

    Answer: Spasticity can be beneficial by maintaining muscle mass and preventing DVT

    In SCI, spasticity can have functional benefits including maintenance of muscle bulk, bone density, and venous return, though severe spasticity warrants management.

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