Physical Therapy Skills Quiz

What is the proper hand grip when holding a gait belt?

• under hand

• over hand

Which of the following is a contraindication for using a gait belt?

• Ostomy

• Gastrostomy tube

• Recent surgery on lower chest or abdomen

• all the above

For walkers, it is ok to use with patients who are unable to hold themselves up while leaning on the walker.

• true

• false

Which gait is used when only one leg can bear weight?

• 2 Point Gait

• 3 Point Gait

• Swing-To Gait

• 4 Point Gait

What is the purpose of a cane in physical therapy?

• To provide additional support during transfers

• To fit crutches

• To teach different types of gaits

• To assist weak patients with poor balance

How should a cane be fitted for a patient?

• Used on the affected side

• Bottom tip 8-10 inches from the unaffected foot

• Handle level with top of femur at hip joint

• Elbow flexed 50 degrees

Cane should be used on the unaffected side.

• True

• False

Elbows should be flexed at what degree for crutches, canes or walkers.

• 50 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 75 degrees

• 25-30 degrees

This gait is the most rapid and requires upper body strength.

• Swing through gait

• 4 point gait

• 2 point gait

• 3 point gait

How far should the axilla be from the top of the crutch?

• 2 inches

• 4 inches

• It should touch the top of crutch.