INACE Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Design the patient's rehabilitation program and set goals

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Evaluate whether restorative care is medically appropriate

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Decide when the patient no longer needs restorative services

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Force the patient to perform the exercises to maintain their care plan

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Skip restorative care permanently since the patient refused

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Offer rewards to bribe the patient into compliance

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

3–5 times per exercise session unless otherwise directed

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1–2 times only to avoid fatigue

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20–30 times to build significant muscle strength

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As many times as possible until the patient becomes tired

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Move the joint gently to just before the point of resistance

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Move the joint beyond its natural range to increase flexibility

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Move the joint only to the point of resistance or slight discomfort

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Move the joint until the patient asks you to stop regardless of range

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

On both sides, including the affected left side

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Only on the right (unaffected) side since the left cannot benefit

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Only by a licensed physical therapist — the nurse assistant cannot help

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On the left side only, skipping the unaffected right side

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The patient walks more slowly than yesterday

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The patient needs encouragement before getting up

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The patient prefers to walk in the morning rather than the afternoon

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Documentation is optional since restorative care is informal

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Only the physical therapist documents restorative care outcomes

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Documentation is only required when the patient refuses care