WorksheetsWeight Bearing Status and Assistive Device Fitting Review
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 7mins
When fitting a patient for crutches, which is NOT correct?
Place the hand grip at the level of the radial styloid process
Ensure elbow flexion is between 20-30 degrees when in use
Measure at least 5 fingers space between crutch pad and axilla
Rest the distal end of the crutch 2" lateral and 6" anterior to the foot.
Which patient type is MOST likely to benefit from education using a bathroom scale.
NWB (non-weight bearing) patient
PWB (partial weight bearing) patient
TTWB (toe touch weight bearing) patient
WBAT (weight bearing as tolerated) patient
Mark all that apply: Which assistive devices recommend elbow flexion between 20-30 for proper fit
Axillary crutches
SPC (single point cane)
Walkers
Knee Scooters
What is the medical abbreviation that describes a patient who may touch the floor with their injured extremity for balance only but is not allowed to support any weight.
(a)
In your own words, explain the difference between WBAT (weight bearing as tolerated) and PWB (partial weight bearing)
You are training a patient s/p LEFT total hip replacement to use a single point cane. On which side should they hold their cane?
Right Side
Left Side
Which of the following is the MOST stable assistive device
Conventional walker
Quad cane
Hemi walker
Four-wheeled walker
How confident do you feel in your ability to correct fit assistive devices? (Namely crutches, canes and walkers.)
Pfft. I can do that with both hands tied behind my back!
Easy Peasy!
I need more review to get it down.
Ummm. Whats an assistive device?
