Assistive Devices
What is the best device to use for a patient when climbing stairs?
SPC
Quad cane
Crutches
What would you use to complete buttons on a shirt with a hemiplegic patient?
Button hook
CCWB
Coffee cup weight bearing
I
Independent and patient completes 100% of task
Why do you need to monitor cardiac signs during tasks?
To prevent syncopal episode
What device would you give to a patient with back arthritis?
Rollator or FWW
In addition to a reacher, you can use what do don and doff pants?
Dressing stick
NWB
Non weight bearing
Min A
Minimal Assistance - therapist provides up to 25%
What is syncope?
Passing out
What does FWW stand for?
Front wheeled walker
You would recommend what for a patient that has tremors while feeding?
Weighted utensils
TTWB
Toe touch weight bearing
Moderate Assist - Therapist provides up to 50% assistance
Why would you use a hospital bed in helping a patient sit up?
Bring them up from a supine to sitting position while preventing syncope
What type of device is a pole with 4 prongs on the bottom?
Quad cane
Elastic shoe laces
WBAT
Weight bearing as tolerated
Mod I
Moderate Independent - Patient completes at I level but requires AD
What are signs of a syncopal episode?
Low BP, clamy, sweating, dizziness, vision and hearing changes
What are the considerations when selecting AD for a patient?
WB status, Disabilities other than gait, mental status, permanence of disability, patient environment
What is the AE you would use for donning socks?
Sock Aid
What is a weight bearing status only used for UE
CCWB - Coffee cup weight bearing
Max A
Maximum Assistance - Therapist provides up to 75% assistance
What is it called when BP drops when a patient goes from supine to sitting or sitting to standing too quickly?
Orthostatic hypotension