Restorative Skills Restorative Nursing Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of a qualifying restorative nursing program under CMS guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Physician performing daily therapy sessions

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Nursing assistant participation

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Measurable objectives

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Documented care plan

Question 2

A resident's MDS assessment shows a decline in ADL function. What is the restorative team's first step?

Accepted Answer

Assess the cause of decline and update the care plan

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Immediately discharge to rehabilitation

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Reduce the number of restorative sessions

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Notify the family and take no further action

Question 3

Which attitude most reflects the restorative care philosophy?

Accepted Answer

'Do with, not for' the resident

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'Do for the resident to save time'

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'Avoid activities if there is any risk of falling'

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'Physical function is the family's responsibility'

Question 4

What is a restorative nursing program NOT intended to replace?

Accepted Answer

Physical, occupational, or speech therapy

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Basic nursing care

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Dietary assistance

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Social activities

Question 5

A resident refuses restorative therapy. What should the restorative aide do?

Accepted Answer

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

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Insist the resident participate for their own good

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Skip documentation since the session did not occur

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Discharge the resident from the program immediately

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the difference between restorative nursing and rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation aims to restore lost function; restorative nursing maintains current function

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Restorative nursing is more intensive than rehabilitation

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Rehabilitation is only for post-surgical patients

Answer

They are interchangeable terms with no distinction