Restorative Care and Rehabilitation Flashcards

When a patient is relearning to dress themselves as part of a restorative ADL program, the nurse assistant should:

Answer: Allow the patient to do as much as they can independently before assisting

Encouraging maximum independence by allowing patients to do as much as they can promotes functional recovery and self-esteem.

When dressing a patient with a weak or paralyzed arm, the correct technique is to:

Answer: Dress the weaker or affected arm first, then the stronger arm

The weak or affected limb is dressed first because it has limited range, making it easier before the garment is partially on.

A gait belt is used during ambulation primarily to:

Answer: Provide a secure grip point to support and guide the patient safely

A gait belt gives the nurse assistant a secure hold on the patient during transfers and ambulation to prevent falls.

Which adaptive device would most help a patient with limited hand grip to eat independently?

Answer: Built-up handled utensils with thick grips

Built-up handled utensils have wider grips that require less hand strength and dexterity, promoting independent eating.

In restorative dining, the nurse assistant's role is to:

Answer: Encourage and assist patients to eat as independently as possible

Restorative dining focuses on maximizing each patient's ability to feed themselves with appropriate encouragement and assistance.

Which of the following is a sign that ROM exercises may need to be stopped and reported?

Answer: The patient's joint appears red, swollen, or feels warm during movement

Redness, swelling, and warmth in a joint during ROM suggest inflammation or injury and must be reported to the nurse immediately.

A bladder retraining program for a patient who is incontinent would include:

Answer: Offering the patient the opportunity to void on a scheduled, regular schedule

Bladder retraining involves scheduled toileting at regular intervals to help the patient reestablish voluntary bladder control.