CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Exam Study Review
knack maneuver - correct answer form of Kegal exercise used to prevent incontinence
Orem's Theory of Self-Care Model states that its goal of nursing is to serve patients and assist
them to provide self-care. What are the 3 categories of needs? - correct answer universal,
developmental, health
normal Timed Up and Go (TUG) - correct answer 7-10 seconds
What is the most successful position for sexual activity for a woman with cerebral palsy? -
correct answer side-lying with bolster between knees
Which is the best long-term goal of cardiac rehabilitation?hase - correct answer reversing or
stabilizing atherosclerosis
What is the symptom that describes almost constant dribbling of urine? - correct answer
overflow
What is the theory of aging that states that all cells and organisms have a life span that is
predetermined and aging occurs as the end of the life span is approached? - correct answer
programmed/cellular
What consists of Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for those with stroke or TBI? -
correct answer constraint of the uninvolved upper extremity and forced use of weakened limbs
for 90% of waking hours and massed practice
Case Mix Group (CMG) - correct answer classification system based on patients' clinical
characteristics
GCS - Coma - correct answer 3-8
GCS - Severe - correct answer 8 or less
GCS - Moderate - correct answer 9-12
GCS - Mild - correct answer 13-15
King's Theory of Nursing - correct answer involves the interaction of personal systems,
interpersonal systems, and society systems
Roger's Theory of Nursing - correct answer views nursing as both a science and an art
Neuman's Theory of Nursing - correct answer involves the patient's defense against stress;
focuses on goal setting, prevention, and maximizing function; includes levels of primary,
secondary, and tertiary preventative care
A SCI at which level may allow a patient to self-operate a motorized wheelchair? - correct
answer C5
, Nursing Process - correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Which medication helps with an acute SCI (also helps increase neuro and motor function)? -
correct answer methylprednisolone
Which device helps stroke rehab patients to improve ROM and function in the hands? - correct
answer smart glove
Which medication is frequently given to patients with a decreased LOC during the acute phase
(< 1 month) after a TBI? - correct answer bromocriptine
What is the maximum limit for sodium intake for a patient on a cardiac diet? - correct answer
1500 mg
On a cardiac diet, what is the recommended daily serving of grains and starches? - correct
answer 6-11
What are the general guidelines for a renal diet? - correct answer low sodium, low phosphorus,
low protein
Which group of medications slows down rehab in TBI patients? - correct answer
anticholinergics
Which medication, that helps relieve neurogenic bladder, has the least amount of
anticholinergic side effects? - correct answer Tolterodine
What is the best way to assess the external anal sphincter? - correct answer digital rectal exam
What is the goal of medication therapy with bowel incontinence? - correct answer decrease
stool frequency and improve stool consistency
Which sleeping medication may help a patient with Parkinsonism symptoms? - correct answer
Remeron
Why would one choose to use Bipap vs. Cpap? - correct answer may be used if you have
difficulty exhaling positive pressure
Which pain receptor is stimulated if you feel persistent, dull pain? - correct answer polymodal
What is the pain theory that states that signals are sent to a specialized "pain center" in the
brain? - correct answer specificity theory
knack maneuver - correct answer form of Kegal exercise used to prevent incontinence
Orem's Theory of Self-Care Model states that its goal of nursing is to serve patients and assist
them to provide self-care. What are the 3 categories of needs? - correct answer universal,
developmental, health
normal Timed Up and Go (TUG) - correct answer 7-10 seconds
What is the most successful position for sexual activity for a woman with cerebral palsy? -
correct answer side-lying with bolster between knees
Which is the best long-term goal of cardiac rehabilitation?hase - correct answer reversing or
stabilizing atherosclerosis
What is the symptom that describes almost constant dribbling of urine? - correct answer
overflow
What is the theory of aging that states that all cells and organisms have a life span that is
predetermined and aging occurs as the end of the life span is approached? - correct answer
programmed/cellular
What consists of Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for those with stroke or TBI? -
correct answer constraint of the uninvolved upper extremity and forced use of weakened limbs
for 90% of waking hours and massed practice
Case Mix Group (CMG) - correct answer classification system based on patients' clinical
characteristics
GCS - Coma - correct answer 3-8
GCS - Severe - correct answer 8 or less
GCS - Moderate - correct answer 9-12
GCS - Mild - correct answer 13-15
King's Theory of Nursing - correct answer involves the interaction of personal systems,
interpersonal systems, and society systems
Roger's Theory of Nursing - correct answer views nursing as both a science and an art
Neuman's Theory of Nursing - correct answer involves the patient's defense against stress;
focuses on goal setting, prevention, and maximizing function; includes levels of primary,
secondary, and tertiary preventative care
A SCI at which level may allow a patient to self-operate a motorized wheelchair? - correct
answer C5
, Nursing Process - correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Which medication helps with an acute SCI (also helps increase neuro and motor function)? -
correct answer methylprednisolone
Which device helps stroke rehab patients to improve ROM and function in the hands? - correct
answer smart glove
Which medication is frequently given to patients with a decreased LOC during the acute phase
(< 1 month) after a TBI? - correct answer bromocriptine
What is the maximum limit for sodium intake for a patient on a cardiac diet? - correct answer
1500 mg
On a cardiac diet, what is the recommended daily serving of grains and starches? - correct
answer 6-11
What are the general guidelines for a renal diet? - correct answer low sodium, low phosphorus,
low protein
Which group of medications slows down rehab in TBI patients? - correct answer
anticholinergics
Which medication, that helps relieve neurogenic bladder, has the least amount of
anticholinergic side effects? - correct answer Tolterodine
What is the best way to assess the external anal sphincter? - correct answer digital rectal exam
What is the goal of medication therapy with bowel incontinence? - correct answer decrease
stool frequency and improve stool consistency
Which sleeping medication may help a patient with Parkinsonism symptoms? - correct answer
Remeron
Why would one choose to use Bipap vs. Cpap? - correct answer may be used if you have
difficulty exhaling positive pressure
Which pain receptor is stimulated if you feel persistent, dull pain? - correct answer polymodal
What is the pain theory that states that signals are sent to a specialized "pain center" in the
brain? - correct answer specificity theory
