NUR 242 Chapter 6 with 120 Q&A – Rehabilitation & Chronic Conditions – Mobility, Bladder Training, Assistive Devices

This document contains 120 expertly verified Q&A items from Chapter 6 of NUR 242, focusing on rehabilitation nursing, mobility, and long-term management of chronic disabling conditions. It provides comprehensive coverage of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, ideal for students preparing for clinicals, ATI, HESI, or NCLEX exams. Topics include: Definitions and clinical applications for chronic and disabling conditions Roles of the rehabilitation team: PT, OT, SLP, cognitive therapists, psychologists, and case managers Specifics of mobility aids (walker, cane use), safety protocols, orthostatic hypotension, and Valsalva precautions Use of assistive devices like buttonhooks, plate guards, foam builds, and long-handled reachers Management of neurogenic bladder, including spastic vs. flaccid types, PVR measurement, Credé maneuver, and bladder-stimulating techniques Psychosocial support, vocational counseling, and collaborative interventions for patients at risk of depression or functional decline Application of tools like FIM, SPICES, BIMS, and CAM for functional and mental status assessments This material is based on content from the widely used textbook “Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care” by Ignatavicius (Iggy) and follows learning objectives for advanced adult health or rehabilitation-focused nursing courses. Suitable for BSN, ADN, LPN-RN bridge, and rehab-focused nursing programs. Keywords: rehabilitation nursing, chronic conditions, mobility aids, occupational therapy, physical therapy, assistive devices, aphasia, hemiplegia, dysphasia, bladder training, flaccid bladder, spastic bladder, Credé maneuver, PT OT SLP roles, IADL, FIM, SPICES, BIMS, NUR 242, interprofessional rehab, Iggy textbook, neuropsychology in rehab, post-acute care