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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

3–5 times per exercise session unless otherwise directed

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

(INACE) Illinois Nurse Assistant Competency Exam Practice Test