Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

What is the main diagnosis at a rehab hospital for an elderly woman after a hip replacement?

1. Admission for physical therapy.

2. Convalescence following surgery.

3. Fracture of femoral neck.

4. Hip replacement.

The correct answer is: Admission for physical therapy.

The main diagnosis for an elderly woman at a rehab hospital following a hip replacement would typically be convalescence following surgery. This is because patients in rehabilitation settings are primarily focused on recovery and rehabilitation after an operation like a hip replacement, which aims to restore mobility and independence. While admission for physical therapy is a crucial component of the rehabilitation process, it is not the primary diagnosis. The focus in rehab centers for post-operative patients is on the recovery process, addressing complications, pain management, and regaining strength. The diagnosis would reflect the need for continued medical oversight and support during healing, which is central to the rehabilitation process after major surgeries such as a hip replacement. Other options like fracture of the femoral neck or the hip replacement itself would be aspects related to the condition that led to the surgery but would not encapsulate the context of the rehab stay, which emphasizes post-operative recovery and rehabilitation efforts.