A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Which assessment should the nurse complete to evaluate the client’s activity tolerance?
Vital signs before, during, and after activity
Body image and self-care abilities
Ability to use assistive or adaptive devices
Client’s electrocardiography readings
A nurse teaches a client with a past history of angina who has had a total knee replacement. Which statement should the nurse include in this client’s teaching prior to beginning rehabilitation activities?
“Let me know if you start to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or fatigue.”
“Use analgesics before and after activity, even if you are not experiencing pain.”
“Do not take your prescribed beta blocker until after you exercise with physical therapy.”
“If you experience knee pain, ask the physical therapist to reschedule your therapy.”
A rehabilitation nurse prepares to move a client who has new bilateral leg amputations. Which is the best approach?
Utilize the facility’s mechanical lift to move the client.
Ask several members of the health care team to carry the client.
Use the bear-hug method to transfer the client safely.
Consult physical therapy before performing all transfers
A nurse cares for a client with decreased mobility. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease this client’s risk of fracture?
Perform weight-bearing activities.
Apply shoes to improve foot support.
Increase calcium-rich foods in the diet.
Use pressure-relieving devices.
A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who has generalized weakness and needs assistance with activities of daily living. Which exercise should the nurse implement?
Active range of motion
Passive range of motion
Aerobic exercise
A nurse collaborates with an occupational therapist when providing care for a rehabilitation client. With which activities should the occupational therapist assist the client? (Select all that apply.)
Attaining independence with dressing
Performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
Achieving mobility
Completing job training
Learning techniques for transferring
An interdisciplinary team is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit. Which team members are paired with the correct roles and responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)
Speech-language pathologist – Evaluates and retrains clients with swallowing problems
Physical therapist – Assists clients with ambulation and walker training
Registered dietitian – Develops client-specific diets to ensure client needs are met
Recreational therapist – Assists physical therapists to complete rehabilitation therapy
Vocational counselor – Works with clients who have experienced head injuries
A nurse is caring for clients as a member of the rehabilitation team. Which activities should the nurse complete as part of the nurse’s role? (Select all that apply.)
Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
Support the client’s choices by acting as an advocate for the client and family.
Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability.
Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs.
Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the coordination of services.
