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CRRN Exam Review 2026 | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. A rehab nurse uses the functional health patterns
framework. Which assessment finding best reflects the
“cognitive-perceptual” pattern?
a) Patient reports pain 6/10 during transfer
b) Patient is unable to recall rehab goals set yesterday
c) Patient prefers to bathe in the evening
d) Patient eats 50% of meals
Answer: b) Unable to recall rehab goals
Rationale: Cognitive-perceptual pattern includes memory,
decision-making, and sensory function. Forgetting goals
indicates cognitive deficit.
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2. A patient with spinal cord injury (SCI) says, “I’ll never
walk again, so life is over.” Which stage of adjustment is
most likely?
a) Denial
b) Anger
c) Depression
d) Acceptance
Answer: c) Depression
Rationale: Verbalizing hopelessness and loss of meaning aligns
with depression in the Kübler-Ross model adapted for rehab.
3. Which model best guides interdisciplinary team
collaboration in rehab?
a) Medical model
b) Biopsychosocial model
c) Palliative model
d) Acute care model
Answer: b) Biopsychosocial model
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Rationale: Rehab addresses biological, psychological, and
social factors for holistic recovery.
4. (Scenario) A 45-year-old patient with traumatic brain
injury (TBI) becomes agitated during PT. What is the nurse’s
priority?
a) Restrain patient for safety
b) Redirect and reduce environmental stimuli
c) Administer PRN haloperidol immediately
d) Continue PT to avoid reinforcing behavior
Answer: b) Redirect and reduce stimuli
Rationale: Agitation post-TBI is often due to overstimulation;
nonpharmacological de-escalation first.
5. Which functional assessment tool is most appropriate for
discharge planning in stroke?
a) Glasgow Coma Scale
b) Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
c) Braden Scale
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CRRN Exam Review 2026 | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. A rehab nurse uses the functional health patterns
framework. Which assessment finding best reflects the
“cognitive-perceptual” pattern?
a) Patient reports pain 6/10 during transfer
b) Patient is unable to recall rehab goals set yesterday
c) Patient prefers to bathe in the evening
d) Patient eats 50% of meals
Answer: b) Unable to recall rehab goals
Rationale: Cognitive-perceptual pattern includes memory,
decision-making, and sensory function. Forgetting goals
indicates cognitive deficit.
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2. A patient with spinal cord injury (SCI) says, “I’ll never
walk again, so life is over.” Which stage of adjustment is
most likely?
a) Denial
b) Anger
c) Depression
d) Acceptance
Answer: c) Depression
Rationale: Verbalizing hopelessness and loss of meaning aligns
with depression in the Kübler-Ross model adapted for rehab.
3. Which model best guides interdisciplinary team
collaboration in rehab?
a) Medical model
b) Biopsychosocial model
c) Palliative model
d) Acute care model
Answer: b) Biopsychosocial model
, Page 4 of 161
Rationale: Rehab addresses biological, psychological, and
social factors for holistic recovery.
4. (Scenario) A 45-year-old patient with traumatic brain
injury (TBI) becomes agitated during PT. What is the nurse’s
priority?
a) Restrain patient for safety
b) Redirect and reduce environmental stimuli
c) Administer PRN haloperidol immediately
d) Continue PT to avoid reinforcing behavior
Answer: b) Redirect and reduce stimuli
Rationale: Agitation post-TBI is often due to overstimulation;
nonpharmacological de-escalation first.
5. Which functional assessment tool is most appropriate for
discharge planning in stroke?
a) Glasgow Coma Scale
b) Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
c) Braden Scale
