WorksheetsPhysical Therapy and Rehabilitation Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the purpose of assistive gait devices?
To limit mobility
To reduce weight bearing
To improve patient's stability
To decrease balance and coordination
Which assistive gait device provides the greatest amount of support?
Walkers
One cane
Parallel bars
Axillary crutches
What is the advantage of using crutches?
Difficulty in stair use
Increased patient balance
Damage to radial nerve
Awkward in small areas
What muscles need strengthening in preparation for crutch walking?
Latissimus dorsi, Triceps, Biceps
Quads, Hip Extensors, Hip Abductors
Shoulder flexors, Shoulder depressors, Shoulder adductors
Flexors of fingers and thumb, Wrist extensors, Elbow extensors
Which gait pattern is used when one lower extremity is unable to fully bear weight?
Three-point gait
Swing gait
Two-point gait
Four-point gait
What is the disadvantage of using a walker?
Allows normal gait pattern
Difficult to maneuver through doorway
Provides less lateral stability
Reduces speed of ambulation
What is the purpose of forearm crutches?
To limit mobility
To provide maximum stability
To increase patient balance
To allow patient to use hand while ambulating
Which assistive device is the most stable according to the text?
Parallel bars
Cane
Walker
Crutches
What is the measurement for adjusting the height of parallel bars?
Provide 15 to 25 degrees of elbow flexion
Adjust to patient's hip width
Adjust to patient's knee level
Adjust to patient's shoulder height
What is the purpose of gutter crutches?
Used for patients with neurological deficit
Used for patients with decreased balance
Used for patients with amputation
Used for patients with Rheumatoid disease
Which gait pattern requires good balance to achieve?
Three-point gait
Four-point gait
Swing gait
Two-point gait
What is the advantage of using a walker?
Allows normal gait pattern
Reduces speed of ambulation
Difficult to store and transport
Light to carry and adjustable
What is the disadvantage of using crutches?
Allows normal gait pattern
Reduces speed of ambulation
Difficult to store and transport
Awkward in small areas
What is the measurement for adjusting the height of forearm crutches?
Cover the proximal third part of the forearm
Adjust to patient's shoulder height
Provide 15 to 25 degrees of elbow flexion
Adjust to patient's hip width
Which gait pattern is used when there is a lack of coordination and muscle weakness in both lower extremities?
Four-point gait
Swing gait
Two-point gait
Three-point gait
