Rehab Nursing Quiz: Can You Restore Function?

1. What is the primary goal of rehabilitation nursing?

Restoring patient independence and maximizing functional abilities

Providing pain medication management exclusively

Preparing patients for permanent institutional care

Replacing physical therapy interventions

2. Which assessment tool is most commonly used to evaluate functional independence in rehabilitation patients?

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Glasgow Coma Scale

Mini-Mental State Examination

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

3. A patient with left-sided hemiplegia requires nursing interventions to prevent contractures. Which positioning strategy is most appropriate?

Keep affected limbs in flexion to reduce pain

Position joints in neutral or slight extension using pillows

Immobilize all joints to prevent movement

Allow affected arm to hang freely at the bedside

4. Which nursing intervention best promotes neuroplasticity in stroke rehabilitation?

Repetitive, task-specific practice of affected limbs

Limiting movement to unaffected side only

Passive range-of-motion exercises exclusively

Complete bed rest for 2 weeks post-stroke

5. A patient is being assessed for fall risk using the Morse Fall Scale. Which factor increases fall risk most significantly?

History of falls

Age over 65

Recent admission to facility

Male gender

6. Which complication is most common in immobilized rehabilitation patients and requires preventive nursing care?

Pressure injuries

Acute myocardial infarction

Hypoglycemia

Acute kidney injury

7. A patient with spinal cord injury requires intermittent catheterization. How frequently should the nurse assess for urinary tract infection symptoms?

Daily during rehabilitation

Weekly only

Monthly during outpatient visits

Only if patient reports symptoms

8. What is the primary purpose of bowel and bladder retraining programs in rehabilitation nursing?

Restore continence and normal elimination patterns

Eliminate all need for toileting assistance

Reduce fluid intake to decrease elimination

Prevent all bowel and bladder complications

9. Which cognitive assessment is essential before implementing a discharge plan for a patient with traumatic brain injury?

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Blood glucose monitoring

Cardiac stress testing

Liver function tests

10. A patient with Parkinson's disease exhibits rigidity and bradykinesia. Which nursing intervention supports safe mobility?

Encouraging slow, deliberate movements with frequent rest breaks

Rushing patient through transfers to conserve energy

Restricting movement to prevent falls

Using ice packs to reduce muscle tone

11. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious complication in rehabilitation patients. Which is the most effective preventive measure?

Early mobilization and sequential compression devices

Prolonged bed rest

Elevation of legs above heart continuously

Strict fluid restriction

12. When teaching a patient to use a walker after hip replacement, what is the correct weight-bearing sequence?

Walker, affected leg, then unaffected leg

Unaffected leg first, then walker and affected leg

Both legs simultaneously with walker

Affected leg only without weight-bearing

13. A patient receiving rehabilitation exhibits learned helplessness. Which nursing approach best promotes independence?

Encouraging self-care with minimal assistance and positive reinforcement

Performing all activities of daily living for the patient

Limiting patient choices to reduce decision-making stress

Isolating patient from group activities

14. In rehabilitation settings, interdisciplinary team collaboration is essential. Which professional typically addresses speech and swallowing dysfunction?

Speech-language pathologist

Occupational therapist

Physiatrist

Respiratory therapist

15. Which outcome indicator best reflects successful rehabilitation nursing intervention?

Patient achieves maximum functional independence and safe community reintegration

Patient requires minimal nursing care

Patient remains in facility indefinitely

Patient takes all prescribed medications