NSG REHABILITATION NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
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CORE DOMAINS
1. Principles of rehabilitation nursing
2. Functional assessment and mobility
3. Activities of daily living and self-care
4. Neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
5. Chronic illness and disability management
6. Psychosocial adaptation and patient education
7. Pain management and symptom control
8. Ethics, legal issues, and professional standards
INTRODUCTION
This examination assesses core knowledge and clinical judgment in rehabilitation nursing, with emphasis on restoring function, promoting
independence, and supporting recovery across diverse patient populations. It evaluates understanding of foundational theory, interdisciplinary
care, mobility assistance, self-care training, chronic disease support, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the rehabilitation nurse. The
questions include multiple-choice and scenario-based items designed to measure practical decision-making in real-world settings. Candidates are
expected to apply concepts of safety, communication, patient-centered planning, and evidence-based practice to situations commonly encountered
in rehabilitation environments.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which is the primary goal of rehabilitation nursing?
A. Cure all chronic illness
, 🟢 Correct answer: B. Maximize the patient’s functional independence
C. Eliminate the need for all medications
D. Replace physician-led care
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation nursing focuses on helping patients achieve the highest possible level of independence and function.
2. A key feature of rehabilitation care is:
A. Short-term symptom relief only
B. Exclusive bed rest
🟢 Correct answer: C. Interdisciplinary team collaboration
D. Avoiding patient participation
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation depends on coordinated input from multiple professionals to address physical, emotional, and social needs.
3. Which assessment is most important at admission to rehabilitation?
A. Hair and nail condition only
🟢 Correct answer: B. Baseline functional status
C. Favorite foods
D. Blood group only
🔴 RATIONALE: Baseline function guides goal setting, care planning, and progress evaluation.
4. The best example of a rehabilitation goal is:
A. Patient will never feel pain again
, B. Patient will be discharged immediately
🟢 Correct answer: C. Patient will transfer from bed to chair with minimal assistance
D. Patient will require no therapy
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation goals should be measurable, realistic, and function-oriented.
5. A nurse encourages a stroke patient to dress the unaffected side first. This promotes:
A. Dependence
B. Fatigue
🟢 Correct answer: C. Independence
D. Muscle atrophy
🔴 RATIONALE: Teaching adaptive techniques supports self-care and independence.
6. Which patient is most appropriate for rehabilitation nursing care?
A. A patient needing only antibiotics
🟢 Correct answer: B. A patient recovering from spinal cord injury
C. A patient with mild seasonal allergies
D. A patient with a simple sprain and no disability
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation nursing is especially relevant when disability or functional loss affects daily life.
7. In rehabilitation, the nurse’s role includes:
A. Performing only medication rounds
, B. Avoiding patient education
🟢 Correct answer: C. Promoting maximum patient participation
D. Delegating all care to family
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation nurses actively coach and support patients in achieving their goals.
8. A major focus of discharge planning is:
A. Prolonging hospitalization
B. Avoiding family involvement
🟢 Correct answer: C. Ensuring continuity of care
D. Stopping all therapy at discharge
🔴 RATIONALE: Safe discharge requires planning for ongoing services, equipment, and support.
9. Which is an example of a restorative nursing intervention?
A. Doing all tasks for the patient
🟢 Correct answer: B. Encouraging the patient to wash the face independently
C. Restricting activity unnecessarily
D. Ignoring patient preferences
🔴 RATIONALE: Restorative care promotes the use of remaining abilities.
0. Rehabilitation outcomes are best measured by:
A. Nurse workload
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
1. Principles of rehabilitation nursing
2. Functional assessment and mobility
3. Activities of daily living and self-care
4. Neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
5. Chronic illness and disability management
6. Psychosocial adaptation and patient education
7. Pain management and symptom control
8. Ethics, legal issues, and professional standards
INTRODUCTION
This examination assesses core knowledge and clinical judgment in rehabilitation nursing, with emphasis on restoring function, promoting
independence, and supporting recovery across diverse patient populations. It evaluates understanding of foundational theory, interdisciplinary
care, mobility assistance, self-care training, chronic disease support, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the rehabilitation nurse. The
questions include multiple-choice and scenario-based items designed to measure practical decision-making in real-world settings. Candidates are
expected to apply concepts of safety, communication, patient-centered planning, and evidence-based practice to situations commonly encountered
in rehabilitation environments.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which is the primary goal of rehabilitation nursing?
A. Cure all chronic illness
, 🟢 Correct answer: B. Maximize the patient’s functional independence
C. Eliminate the need for all medications
D. Replace physician-led care
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation nursing focuses on helping patients achieve the highest possible level of independence and function.
2. A key feature of rehabilitation care is:
A. Short-term symptom relief only
B. Exclusive bed rest
🟢 Correct answer: C. Interdisciplinary team collaboration
D. Avoiding patient participation
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation depends on coordinated input from multiple professionals to address physical, emotional, and social needs.
3. Which assessment is most important at admission to rehabilitation?
A. Hair and nail condition only
🟢 Correct answer: B. Baseline functional status
C. Favorite foods
D. Blood group only
🔴 RATIONALE: Baseline function guides goal setting, care planning, and progress evaluation.
4. The best example of a rehabilitation goal is:
A. Patient will never feel pain again
, B. Patient will be discharged immediately
🟢 Correct answer: C. Patient will transfer from bed to chair with minimal assistance
D. Patient will require no therapy
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation goals should be measurable, realistic, and function-oriented.
5. A nurse encourages a stroke patient to dress the unaffected side first. This promotes:
A. Dependence
B. Fatigue
🟢 Correct answer: C. Independence
D. Muscle atrophy
🔴 RATIONALE: Teaching adaptive techniques supports self-care and independence.
6. Which patient is most appropriate for rehabilitation nursing care?
A. A patient needing only antibiotics
🟢 Correct answer: B. A patient recovering from spinal cord injury
C. A patient with mild seasonal allergies
D. A patient with a simple sprain and no disability
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation nursing is especially relevant when disability or functional loss affects daily life.
7. In rehabilitation, the nurse’s role includes:
A. Performing only medication rounds
, B. Avoiding patient education
🟢 Correct answer: C. Promoting maximum patient participation
D. Delegating all care to family
🔴 RATIONALE: Rehabilitation nurses actively coach and support patients in achieving their goals.
8. A major focus of discharge planning is:
A. Prolonging hospitalization
B. Avoiding family involvement
🟢 Correct answer: C. Ensuring continuity of care
D. Stopping all therapy at discharge
🔴 RATIONALE: Safe discharge requires planning for ongoing services, equipment, and support.
9. Which is an example of a restorative nursing intervention?
A. Doing all tasks for the patient
🟢 Correct answer: B. Encouraging the patient to wash the face independently
C. Restricting activity unnecessarily
D. Ignoring patient preferences
🔴 RATIONALE: Restorative care promotes the use of remaining abilities.
0. Rehabilitation outcomes are best measured by:
A. Nurse workload
