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WorksheetsInterventions Exam 1 review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
An effective communicator does which of the following?
Is intentional
Is patient
Active listens
Is personable
Forms of PT communication include...
phone calls
passing notes
documentation
what should you NOT say to a patient
your * is out
tear
damage
never
What is the name of this position
hooklying
trendelenburg
fowlers
semi-fowlers
What body area is most prone to tissue shortening in supine positioning in a hospital bed?
Hip extensors
dorsiflexors
shoulder abductors
knee flexors
What area is at risk for pressure sores in prone?
ischial tuberosity
heel
ASIS
olecranon
Which is NOT an area at risk for pressure sore in seated
ischial tuberosity
sacrum
medial epicondyle
patella
A patient is doing 30% of the work, what assist level are they?
total assistance
moderate assistance
minimum assistance
max assistance
How you would typically sit up is called...
side lying technique
synchronous technique
log rolling
long sitting
Your patient is able to climb the stairs independently at home with the use of a cane. What assist level are they?
independent
stand by assist
modified independent
dependent
Which position puts the most pressure on lumbar discs
laying
standing
sidelying
reclined sitting
Which of these is not one of the 3 C's with lifting
curves
compensation
close
challenge
Which of these is not a core value for PT
accountability
duty
excellence
communication
What is the purpose of an assistive device?
increase dynamic stability/ balance
increase base of support
decrease lower extremity joint forces
All of the above
How should you guard an ambulating patient with min assist during gait?
never let go of the gait belt
anterior lateral positioning
tandem stance
all the above
Bill is a 66 year old male who has L hip pain due to arthritis. He is struggling to manage his pain when he goes on walks with his dog but is independent. What are your AD recommendations?
L single end point cane
R single end point cane
R quad cane
4ww
What is a limiting factor for a quad cane?
provides very limited support because of small BOS
can stand up on its own
cannot be used with WB restrictions/ precautions
more challenging to use
What should the elbow angle be for axillary crutches?
90 degrees
30-35 degrees
10-15 degrees
20-25 degrees
What position should you instruct a patient to put the crutches in?
2" laterally, 4-6" forward, and 2" below the axilla
2" laterally, 2" forward, and 2" below the axilla
4-6" laterally, 2" forward, and 2" below the axilla
2" laterally, 4-6" forward, and 4" below the axilla
What is a contraindication for axillary crutches?
LE sensation loss
unilateral UE weakness
NWB status
trunk weakness
What is the most stable "assistive device"
4ww
2ww
forearm crutches
parallel bars
Modified 3- point gait pattern is also known as.....
NWB
cane pattern
PWB
TTWB
Which of these assistive devices can be used for NWB status?
4ww
single end cane
quad cane
2ww
True or False: when going up a curb with crutches with a NWB patient, the proper sequence is to hop the unaffected leg up then crutches follow with affected limb.
True
False
Which side should crutches be placed on for a sit to stand?
affected side
unaffected side
no crutches
If a patient has axillary nerve compression while using axillary crutches they may report symptoms of...
numbness of 4th and 5th palmar digits
wrist flexor weakness
shoulder abduction weakness
posterior forearm numbness
Which of these is not a common cue to give someone using a walker?
stay in the box
eyes and head up
walk heel to toe
hold on tight to handle
