INACE Restorative Care and Rehabilitation

Question 1

What is the primary goal of restorative care provided by a nurse assistant?

Accepted Answer

To help patients regain or maintain their highest level of independent function

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To provide complete care so the patient does not have to exert effort

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To replace physical therapy and occupational therapy services

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To prepare patients for surgical procedures

Question 2

When assisting a patient with passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the nurse assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Support the joint and move it gently through its full range of motion

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Move each joint quickly to cover more range

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Have the patient perform the movements without assistance

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Only move joints that the patient reports as painless

Question 3

Which of the following best describes active-assistive range-of-motion exercises?

Accepted Answer

The patient uses their own strength assisted by the nurse assistant

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The nurse assistant performs all movements without patient effort

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The patient performs all movements independently without assistance

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Resistance is added to strengthen muscles beyond normal range

Question 4

A contracture is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The permanent shortening of a muscle or joint causing limited movement

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A type of pressure ulcer found over bony prominences

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A bone fracture resulting from a patient fall

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Swelling of a joint due to fluid accumulation

Question 5

When helping a patient ambulate with a walker, the nurse assistant should position themselves:

Accepted Answer

Behind and slightly to the side of the patient's weaker side

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Directly in front of the patient to guide them forward

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Behind the patient with both hands on their shoulders

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Beside the patient on their stronger side only

Question 6

ROM exercises should be performed how often, according to standard restorative care guidelines?

Accepted Answer

At least once per shift or as directed by the care plan

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Once a week during scheduled therapy sessions only

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Only when the patient reports stiffness or pain

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Every hour around the clock for best results

Question 7

During ROM exercises, a patient begins to cry out in pain. The nurse assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Stop the exercise immediately and report the pain to the nurse

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Continue the exercise as pain is expected during rehabilitation

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Increase speed to complete the exercise more quickly

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Apply ice and continue with the remaining exercises