CRRN (REHABILITATION NURSE) – PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Rehabilitative Nursing Models and TheoriesFunctional Health Patterns (Nutrition, Elimination,
Activity)Neurological Management (SCI, TBI, Stroke)Musculoskeletal and Skin Integrity
ManagementPsychosocial and Spiritual RehabilitationLegislative, Economic, and Ethical IssuesCommunity Re-
entry and Life Care PlanningPediatric and Geriatric Rehabilitation Concepts
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the clinical proficiency and specialized
knowledge required for the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) designation. This exam assesses
the candidate's ability to provide integrated care for individuals with chronic illness or physical disabilities. The
questions encompass a diverse range of multiple-choice and complex scenario-based items designed to test
real-world application, clinical decision-making, and adherence to professional standards. By focusing on
functional improvement and holistic restoration, this assessment ensures that practitioners can navigate the
regulatory, ethical, and clinical challenges inherent in the rehabilitation environment to optimize patient
outcomes.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which nursing theorist is most frequently associated with the rehabilitation philosophy of self-care deficit?
A. Jean Watson
🟢 B. Dorothea Orem
C. Martha Rogers
D. Sister Callista Roy
🔴 RATIONALE: Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory is foundational to rehabilitation nursing, as it
focuses on the patient’s ability to perform self-care and the nurse's role in bridging the gap between ability and
requirement.
, 2. A patient with a T6 spinal cord injury reports a sudden, pounding headache and is found to be profusely
sweating above the level of the lesion. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Administer prescribed PRN antihypertensives
🟢 B. Sit the patient upright and check for bladder distension
C. Perform a digital rectal exam to check for impaction
D. Increase the room temperature to stop the shivering
🔴 RATIONALE: These are classic signs of autonomic dysreflexia. The priority is to sit the patient up to lower
blood pressure via orthostatic effect and then identify/remove the noxious stimulus, usually a full bladder.
3. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is considered a "reasonable
accommodation" for an employer?
🟢 A. Modifying a work schedule to allow for physical therapy appointments
B. Building an entirely new wing to accommodate one employee
C. Promoting a disabled employee over a more qualified non-disabled peer
D. Hiring a second person to perform the essential functions of the job
🔴 RATIONALE: Reasonable accommodations include modifications like schedule changes or equipment
adjustments that do not impose "undue hardship" on the employer.
4. During a functional assessment, the nurse notes the patient requires a helper to set up items but performs
the actual activity of eating. Using the FIM (Functional Independence Measure) scale, what score is most
appropriate?
A. 7 (Complete Independence)
B. 6 (Modified Independence)
🟢 C. 5 (Supervision or Setup)
D. 4 (Minimal Assistance)
,🔴 RATIONALE: A score of 5 on the FIM scale indicates the patient requires supervision or setup, but performs
the actual physical task themselves.
5. A patient in the post-interative phase of a stroke exhibits Broca’s aphasia. Which communication strategy
is most effective?
🟢 A. Asking simple "yes" or "no" questions
B. Speaking loudly and slowly to the patient
C. Using complex metaphors to stimulate brain activity
D. Assuming the patient cannot understand verbal input
🔴 RATIONALE: Broca’s aphasia (expressive aphasia) affects speech production, but comprehension is often
relatively preserved. Simple binary questions reduce the frustration of word-finding.
6. Which medication is commonly used to manage spasticity in patients with Multiple Sclerosis by acting as a
GABA agonist?
A. Dantrolene
🟢 B. Baclofen
C. Diazepam
D. Tizanidine
🔴 RATIONALE: Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts as a GABA-B agonist in the spinal cord to
inhibit the transmission of reflexes that cause spasticity.
7. A rehabilitation nurse is teaching a patient with a neurogenic bladder about intermittent catheterization.
What is the primary goal of this intervention?
A. To prevent the patient from ever needing a caregiver
B. To reduce the frequency of urinary tract infections to zero
🟢 C. To maintain low bladder pressures and prevent renal damage
D. To eliminate the need for fluid restriction
, 🔴 RATIONALE: The primary medical goal of bladder management in rehab is to prevent high-pressure
storage and reflux, which can lead to hydronephrosis and permanent kidney damage.
8. Which of the following best describes the "Trans-theoretical Model of Change" in the context of smoking
cessation for a rehab patient?
A. Assessing the patient's genetic predisposition to addiction
B. Focusing solely on pharmacological interventions
🟢 C. Identifying the patient's readiness to progress through stages of change
D. Using negative reinforcement to discourage the behavior
🔴 RATIONALE: The Trans-theoretical Model (Prochaska and DiClemente) focuses on the stages of change:
pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.
9. A patient with a right-hemisphere stroke is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
🟢 A. Impulsivity and lack of awareness of deficits
B. Cautiousness and extreme anxiety
C. Slow, deliberate movements
D. Aphasia and right-sided neglect
🔴 RATIONALE: Right-brain damage often results in left-sided neglect, spatial-perceptual deficits, and a
tendency toward impulsivity and overestimating one's abilities.
10. What is the primary focus of a "Vocational Rehabilitation" program?
A. Providing long-term financial disability payments
🟢 B. Assisting the individual in obtaining or maintaining gainful employment
C. Managing the patient's acute medical symptoms
D. Teaching the patient how to manage household chores
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Rehabilitative Nursing Models and TheoriesFunctional Health Patterns (Nutrition, Elimination,
Activity)Neurological Management (SCI, TBI, Stroke)Musculoskeletal and Skin Integrity
ManagementPsychosocial and Spiritual RehabilitationLegislative, Economic, and Ethical IssuesCommunity Re-
entry and Life Care PlanningPediatric and Geriatric Rehabilitation Concepts
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the clinical proficiency and specialized
knowledge required for the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) designation. This exam assesses
the candidate's ability to provide integrated care for individuals with chronic illness or physical disabilities. The
questions encompass a diverse range of multiple-choice and complex scenario-based items designed to test
real-world application, clinical decision-making, and adherence to professional standards. By focusing on
functional improvement and holistic restoration, this assessment ensures that practitioners can navigate the
regulatory, ethical, and clinical challenges inherent in the rehabilitation environment to optimize patient
outcomes.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which nursing theorist is most frequently associated with the rehabilitation philosophy of self-care deficit?
A. Jean Watson
🟢 B. Dorothea Orem
C. Martha Rogers
D. Sister Callista Roy
🔴 RATIONALE: Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory is foundational to rehabilitation nursing, as it
focuses on the patient’s ability to perform self-care and the nurse's role in bridging the gap between ability and
requirement.
, 2. A patient with a T6 spinal cord injury reports a sudden, pounding headache and is found to be profusely
sweating above the level of the lesion. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Administer prescribed PRN antihypertensives
🟢 B. Sit the patient upright and check for bladder distension
C. Perform a digital rectal exam to check for impaction
D. Increase the room temperature to stop the shivering
🔴 RATIONALE: These are classic signs of autonomic dysreflexia. The priority is to sit the patient up to lower
blood pressure via orthostatic effect and then identify/remove the noxious stimulus, usually a full bladder.
3. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is considered a "reasonable
accommodation" for an employer?
🟢 A. Modifying a work schedule to allow for physical therapy appointments
B. Building an entirely new wing to accommodate one employee
C. Promoting a disabled employee over a more qualified non-disabled peer
D. Hiring a second person to perform the essential functions of the job
🔴 RATIONALE: Reasonable accommodations include modifications like schedule changes or equipment
adjustments that do not impose "undue hardship" on the employer.
4. During a functional assessment, the nurse notes the patient requires a helper to set up items but performs
the actual activity of eating. Using the FIM (Functional Independence Measure) scale, what score is most
appropriate?
A. 7 (Complete Independence)
B. 6 (Modified Independence)
🟢 C. 5 (Supervision or Setup)
D. 4 (Minimal Assistance)
,🔴 RATIONALE: A score of 5 on the FIM scale indicates the patient requires supervision or setup, but performs
the actual physical task themselves.
5. A patient in the post-interative phase of a stroke exhibits Broca’s aphasia. Which communication strategy
is most effective?
🟢 A. Asking simple "yes" or "no" questions
B. Speaking loudly and slowly to the patient
C. Using complex metaphors to stimulate brain activity
D. Assuming the patient cannot understand verbal input
🔴 RATIONALE: Broca’s aphasia (expressive aphasia) affects speech production, but comprehension is often
relatively preserved. Simple binary questions reduce the frustration of word-finding.
6. Which medication is commonly used to manage spasticity in patients with Multiple Sclerosis by acting as a
GABA agonist?
A. Dantrolene
🟢 B. Baclofen
C. Diazepam
D. Tizanidine
🔴 RATIONALE: Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts as a GABA-B agonist in the spinal cord to
inhibit the transmission of reflexes that cause spasticity.
7. A rehabilitation nurse is teaching a patient with a neurogenic bladder about intermittent catheterization.
What is the primary goal of this intervention?
A. To prevent the patient from ever needing a caregiver
B. To reduce the frequency of urinary tract infections to zero
🟢 C. To maintain low bladder pressures and prevent renal damage
D. To eliminate the need for fluid restriction
, 🔴 RATIONALE: The primary medical goal of bladder management in rehab is to prevent high-pressure
storage and reflux, which can lead to hydronephrosis and permanent kidney damage.
8. Which of the following best describes the "Trans-theoretical Model of Change" in the context of smoking
cessation for a rehab patient?
A. Assessing the patient's genetic predisposition to addiction
B. Focusing solely on pharmacological interventions
🟢 C. Identifying the patient's readiness to progress through stages of change
D. Using negative reinforcement to discourage the behavior
🔴 RATIONALE: The Trans-theoretical Model (Prochaska and DiClemente) focuses on the stages of change:
pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.
9. A patient with a right-hemisphere stroke is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?
🟢 A. Impulsivity and lack of awareness of deficits
B. Cautiousness and extreme anxiety
C. Slow, deliberate movements
D. Aphasia and right-sided neglect
🔴 RATIONALE: Right-brain damage often results in left-sided neglect, spatial-perceptual deficits, and a
tendency toward impulsivity and overestimating one's abilities.
10. What is the primary focus of a "Vocational Rehabilitation" program?
A. Providing long-term financial disability payments
🟢 B. Assisting the individual in obtaining or maintaining gainful employment
C. Managing the patient's acute medical symptoms
D. Teaching the patient how to manage household chores
