Assist Level
What does CGA stand for?
Contact Guard- hand on gait belt
what does STP mean?
Stand pivot transfer
non weight bearing or no weight placed on limb
What do you need to perform a slide board transfer?
slide board
Do you walk a patient with a level one mobility sign?
No level one means only transfer using w/c
You are providing 25% hands on assistance- stands for Minimal Assistance
What do you need to remove to do a slide board transfer?
armrest
what does TTWB stand for?
Toe touch weight bearing
What does RW stand for?
rolling walker
What mobility sign number means patient is independent?
Level 3
the transfer type needs two people when performed for safety
Hand Hold Assist
around 50% of weight is able to be placed on limb
assistive device
Are aids and nurses allowed to give permission for family to walk with patient?
No- physical therapy needs to perform hands on training
If the patient needs 50-75% help MOD A what does that stand for?
Moderate Assist
what side should you transfer to?
stronger side
what does THA stand for?
Total hip precautions- no bending to 90 degrees, no crossing legs, no twisting on leg
what does w/c stand for?
wheelchair
Pt has a green toilet magnet, can that person be left alone on the toilet?
yes
MAX A means >75% assistance needed for that type of transfer
what bed mobility technique is used for back patients?
log roll technique
What are cervical precautions?
no bending, no lifting over 10lbs, no twisting, no active neck movements, no reaching both arms overhead, always log roll in bed
what does BSC stand for?
bed side commode
What does the yellow toilet magnet mean?