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CERTIFIED REHABILITATION REGISTERED
NURSE EXAM WITH COMPLETE ACTUAL
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SECTION 1: REHABILITATION NURSING CONCEPTS (Questions 1-20)
Question 1
The primary goal of rehabilitation nursing is to:
A) Cure the patient's underlying disease
B) Restore the patient to their highest level of function and independence
C) Provide long-term custodial care
D) Manage acute medical conditions
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The core goal of rehabilitation nursing is to maximize functional
independence and quality of life through a patient-centered, interdisciplinary
,approach. Unlike acute care which focuses on curing disease, rehabilitation focuses
on adaptation and restoration of function despite residual impairment .
Question 2
Which of the following is a core principle of the rehabilitation team model?
A) The physician makes all decisions for the patient
B) The patient is an active participant in their care plan
C) The physical therapist is the team leader
D) Family members are excluded from care planning
Correct ,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: Patient-centered care and active participation are fundamental to the
rehabilitation team model. The patient and family are integral members of the
interdisciplinary team, not passive recipients of care .
Question 3 (SATA)
Which of the following are members of an interprofessional rehabilitation team?
(Select all that apply)
A) Physiatrist
B) Occupational therapist
C) Speech-language pathologist
D) Social worker
E) Registered nurse
Correct ,,,answer,,,: A, B, C, D, E
,Rationale: All are integral members of the rehabilitation team. The physiatrist
(rehabilitation physician) leads medical management; OT focuses on ADLs; SLP
addresses communication and swallowing; social worker coordinates discharge
and resources; RN provides 24/7 care coordination .
Question 4
The nurse is caring for a patient with a new spinal cord injury. The nurse should
prioritize:
A) Prevention of pressure injuries
B) Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C) Bowel and bladder management
D) All of the above
Correct ,,,answer,,,: D
Rationale: All are high-priority nursing interventions in the acute rehabilitation
phase of SCI. Pressure injuries, DVT, and bowel/bladder dysfunction are common
complications requiring immediate preventive measures .
Question 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of stroke and left-sided
neglect. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A) Approach the patient from the right side
B) Place the call light on the left side
C) Teach the patient to scan to the left
D) Place frequently used items on the left side
, Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: Teaching the patient to visually scan to the left is the priority
intervention for left-sided neglect. This addresses the underlying deficit and
promotes safety. Approaching from the right side and placing items on the left are
supportive strategies .
Question 6
The nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy after a spinal cord injury.
The nurse should delegate the task of changing the ostomy pouch to:
A) The occupational therapist
B) The UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel)
C) The patient, with appropriate teaching
D) The wound care nurse
Correct ,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The patient should be taught to perform ostomy self-care whenever
possible to promote independence. Delegation to UAP is not appropriate for skilled
ostomy care. The OT may assist with adaptive techniques, but patient self-
management is the goal .
Question 7
A patient with a spinal cord injury at T4 suddenly develops a severe headache,
hypertension (BP 190/110), bradycardia, and flushing above the level of injury.
The nurse should first: