ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 39 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse who is part of a team focused on restoring an individual to the fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity is practicing what type of nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rehabilitation is the process of restoring an individual to the fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity of which he or she is capable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the rehabilitation process involves the efforts of various disciplines. The focus of rehabilitation is to build on which area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The underlying philosophy of rehabilitation is to focus on the abilities of the patient.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should tell a paraplegic that the rehabilitation experience will consist of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The type and the focus of rehabilitation are individualized to the patient, the injury, and abilities. Skills will be taught to enhance the patient's adaptation to a new lifestyle.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who helps a patient with a disability rejoice in the acquisition of the smallest new skill is embracing which rehabilitation philosophy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A philosophy of rehabilitation is to increase the quality of life. Impairments may not be able to be resolved, disabilities may not be able to be completely removed, and complications may not be totally eliminated. However, with rehabilitation, the individual can learn to adjust to the new lifestyle.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with quadriplegia resulting from a spinal cord injury says to the rehabilitation nurse, 'I'm sick of this therapy! What is an occupational therapist going to do for me? Can she give me an 'occupation'?' What response by the nurse would be the most helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The occupational therapist recommends adaptive equipment or helps in modifying skills to enhance independence.