Rehabilitation Basics
What is the process of helping patients attain the highest possible level of functional ability?
Rehabilitation
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
True or false: Pullover shirts are preferred over those with buttons or snaps.
True
What are tools patients use to do ADLs they otherwise would have trouble doing?
Assistive devices
What is the inability to control urination or bowel movement called?
Incontinence
True or False: Rehabilitation focuses only on physical abilities.
False
Give two examples of ADLs.
Bathing, dressing, eating, toileting
True or false: Unaffected limbs should be dressed first.
False
Name two assistive devices for movement.
Walkers, wheelchairs, crutches
What should health assistants include in their report?
If the patient voided or had a bowel movement.
Name two places where rehabilitation services can be provided.
Hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, home care)
True or False: Unaffected limbs should be dressed first.
False – affected limbs first
Name two assistive devices for bathing.
Grab bars, shower chair, handheld showerhead
Name two assistive devices for bathing.
Grab bars, shower chair, handheld showerhead
Name two methods used in bladder training.
Scheduled voiding, pelvic floor exercises