Rehabilitation and Restorative Care guidelines
The goal of rehabilitation is to help a person regain this.
What is maximum independence?
: Nursing assistants should encourage residents to do as much as possible for themselves to promote this.
What is independence?
This means walking.
What is ambulation?
Proper positioning of the body is called this.
What is body alignment?
Exercise helps improve this system that moves blood through the body.
What is the circulatory system?
Care that focuses on helping residents maintain current abilities is called this.
What is restorative care?
Giving residents enough time to complete tasks supports this principle.
What is patience and independence?
A device with four legs used for stability.
What is a walker?
Exercises that move joints through their full motion are called this.
What are range of motion exercises?
Exercise helps prevent this condition caused by lack of movement.
What are contractures?
This healthcare team creates care plans for rehabilitation
What is the care team (interdisciplinary team)?
This approach involves breaking tasks into smaller steps.
What is task simplification?
Before ambulating, you should ensure this safety item is in place.
What is a gait belt?
ROM exercises help prevent this stiffening of joints.
What are contractures?
Exercise improves strength, flexibility, and this.
What is endurance?
This type of care helps prevent complications of immobility.
What is restorative nursing care?
This type of assistance involves encouraging, not doing tasks for the resident.
What is supportive assistance?
When assisting with a cane, it should be held on this side.
What is the strong side?
When performing ROM, movements should be done this way.
What is slowly and gently?
Name one way exercise improves mental health.
What is reduces stress / improves mood?
Name one member of the rehabilitation team besides the nurse.
Who is a physical therapist / occupational therapist / speech therapist?
Why is promoting independence important?
What is it improves self-esteem and physical health?
Name one safety guideline when using assistive devices.
What is check rubber tips / ensure proper fit / clear pathway?
Name one guideline for proper body alignment.
What is keep body in natural position / support joints / use pillows?
Exercise helps prevent this dangerous complication from immobility.
What are blood clots (DVT)?