Restorative Care and Rehabilitation Flashcards

The nurse assistant's primary responsibility within a restorative care team is to:

Answer: Carry out the restorative care plan as directed by the nurse and therapists

The nurse assistant implements the restorative care plan developed by licensed nurses and therapists, not design or evaluate it.

If a patient refuses to participate in their restorative care exercises, the nurse assistant should:

Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and report it to the nurse

Patients have the right to refuse care; the nurse assistant must respect this, document the refusal, and notify the nurse.

When performing ROM exercises, each joint movement should be repeated approximately:

Answer: 3–5 times per exercise session unless otherwise directed

Standard ROM exercises are typically repeated 3–5 times per joint movement per session unless the care plan specifies otherwise.

What is the correct angle and direction when moving a joint during ROM exercises?

Answer: Move the joint gently to just before the point of resistance

ROM exercises should move the joint through its comfortable range, stopping just before resistance to prevent injury.

For a patient recovering from a stroke with left-sided weakness, ROM exercises should be performed:

Answer: On both sides, including the affected left side

ROM exercises should be performed on both sides to maintain joint health on the affected side and keep the unaffected side strong.

Which observation about a patient's ambulation should be reported to the nurse immediately?

Answer: The patient complains of sudden chest pain or shortness of breath while walking

Chest pain or shortness of breath during ambulation are serious signs of cardiac or respiratory distress requiring immediate reporting.

Which of the following statements about restorative care documentation is correct?

Answer: The nurse assistant should document patient responses, participation, and any problems observed

The nurse assistant must document the patient's participation, progress, and any concerns to ensure continuity of the restorative program.