Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 21 (Rehabilitation and Restorative
Care|Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
rehabilitation
care given by specialists to help restore a person to highest possible level of function after an illness or
injury.
what rehabilitation involves
all parts of the person's disability, including physical needs and psychosocial needs
restorative care
care given after rehabilitation to keep the resident at the level achieved by rehabilitation.
Guidelines for Restorative Care
Be patient, positive, supportive. Focus on small tasks. Recognize setbacks, reassure. Be sensitive to
needs. Encourage independence. Provide privacy. Involve resident in care.
problems with lack of Mobility
loss of self-esteem, depression, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, constipation, blood clots, dulling of
senses, reduced circulation (increased risk of pressure injuries)
benefits of regular exercise
skin quality, circulation, strength, sleep/relaxation, mood, self-esteem, appetite, elimination, blood flow,
oxygen level
assistive or adaptive devices
special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of daily living
supportive devices
Assist with ambulation (canes, walkers, crutches)
guidelines for alignment and positioning
Observe principles of alignment (straight lines). Keep body parts in natural positions. Prevent external
rotation of hips. Change positions often. Give back rubs as ordered.
prosthesis
device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of accident, injury, illness, birth
defect.
benefits of range of motion exercises
decrease or prevent contractures or atrophy, improve strength, increase circulation
range of motion (ROM)
Care|Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
rehabilitation
care given by specialists to help restore a person to highest possible level of function after an illness or
injury.
what rehabilitation involves
all parts of the person's disability, including physical needs and psychosocial needs
restorative care
care given after rehabilitation to keep the resident at the level achieved by rehabilitation.
Guidelines for Restorative Care
Be patient, positive, supportive. Focus on small tasks. Recognize setbacks, reassure. Be sensitive to
needs. Encourage independence. Provide privacy. Involve resident in care.
problems with lack of Mobility
loss of self-esteem, depression, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, constipation, blood clots, dulling of
senses, reduced circulation (increased risk of pressure injuries)
benefits of regular exercise
skin quality, circulation, strength, sleep/relaxation, mood, self-esteem, appetite, elimination, blood flow,
oxygen level
assistive or adaptive devices
special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of daily living
supportive devices
Assist with ambulation (canes, walkers, crutches)
guidelines for alignment and positioning
Observe principles of alignment (straight lines). Keep body parts in natural positions. Prevent external
rotation of hips. Change positions often. Give back rubs as ordered.
prosthesis
device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of accident, injury, illness, birth
defect.
benefits of range of motion exercises
decrease or prevent contractures or atrophy, improve strength, increase circulation
range of motion (ROM)
