Restorative Care and Rehabilitation Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of restorative care provided by a nurse assistant?
Answer: To help patients regain or maintain their highest level of independent function
Restorative care aims to help patients achieve and maintain the highest possible level of independent functioning.
When assisting a patient with passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the nurse assistant should:
Answer: Support the joint and move it gently through its full range of motion
In passive ROM, the nurse assistant supports the joint and moves it through its range since the patient cannot do it independently.
Which of the following best describes active-assistive range-of-motion exercises?
Answer: The patient uses their own strength assisted by the nurse assistant
Active-assistive ROM involves the patient using their own muscle strength with the nurse assistant providing additional support as needed.
A contracture is best defined as:
Answer: The permanent shortening of a muscle or joint causing limited movement
A contracture is a permanent shortening and tightening of muscles, tendons, or skin that restricts joint movement.
When helping a patient ambulate with a walker, the nurse assistant should position themselves:
Answer: Behind and slightly to the side of the patient's weaker side
The nurse assistant stands behind and slightly to the side of the patient's weaker side to provide support while not interfering with the walker.
ROM exercises should be performed how often, according to standard restorative care guidelines?
Answer: At least once per shift or as directed by the care plan
ROM exercises are typically performed at least once per shift or per the care plan to prevent contractures and maintain mobility.
During ROM exercises, a patient begins to cry out in pain. The nurse assistant should:
Answer: Stop the exercise immediately and report the pain to the nurse
Pain during ROM exercises is never normal and the nurse assistant must stop immediately and report it to the nurse.
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