Section: Unit 9: Promoting Independence Through Rehabilitation/Restorative Care | Nurse's Aide | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe strategies that promote independence through activities of daily living (ADLs)
    • Outline how to assist clients with sensory impairments with ADLs
    • Outline how to assist clients with activities that improve mobility and restorative therapies

    • Unit 9: Lesson 1: Rehabilitation Process

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define rehabilitation
      • List client comorbidities that impact the rehabilitation process

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 21 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 9 Lesson 1 Rehabilitation Process URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Rehabilitation Process URL
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      Rehabilitation Process Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 1
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    • Unit 9: Lesson 2: The Rehabilitation Team

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the rehabilitation team
      • Outline how various therapies help to promote ongoing rehabilitation of the client

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 22 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 9 Lesson 2 The Rehabilitation Team URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: The Rehabilitation Team URL
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      The Rehabilitation Team Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 2
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    • Unit 9: Lesson 3: Complications of Immobility

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the role of the nurse's aide in the recognition and prevention of complications due to immobility
      • Describe signs and symptoms that should be reported to the nurse
      • Explain the use of devices used to assist in the rehabilitation process

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 38 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 9 Lesson 3 Complications of Immobility URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Complications of Immobility URL
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      Complications of Immobility Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 3
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    • Unit 9: Lesson 4: Rehabilitation vs Restorative Care

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Outline the differences between rehabilitation and restorative care
      • Describe the role of the nurse’s aide in the rehabilitation and restorative care process

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 21 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 9 Lesson 4 Rehabilitation vs Restorative Care URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Rehabilitation vs Restorative Care URL
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      Rehabilitation vs Restorative Care Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 4
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    • Optional Learning Resources
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of range of motion exercises for the shoulder URL
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of range of motion exercises for the hip and knee URL
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of application of compression stockings (TED hose) URL

    • Unit 9: Lesson 5: Promoting Independence During ADLs

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain strategies used by a nurse’s aide to promote client independence during ADLs
      • Identify personal assistive devices that promote client independence during ADLs

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 35 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 9 Lesson 5 Promoting Independence During ADLs URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Promoting Independence During ADLs URL
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      Promoting Independence During ADLs Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 5
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 4 is complete and passed

    • Unit 9: Lesson 6: Fall Prevention

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify clients who are at risk of falling
      • Describe environmental factors that contribute to falls
      • Explain the role of the nurse’s aide in fall prevention

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 9 Lesson 6 Fall Prevention URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Fall Prevention URL
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      Fall Prevention Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 9 Lesson 6
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      Unit 9 Exam Quiz
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