Assisting with ambulating using a gait belt
Ambulating with crutches
Transferring from bed to a wheelchair using a transfer belt
Ambulating with a walker
Ambulating with a cane
100
When the patient is using a gait belt and cane, the nurse stands here.
What is on the weaker side?
100
When measuring crutches, the proper height is when the top of the crutch and the axilla are how far apart.
What is 2 inches?
100
What wheels need to be locked prior to transferring?
What are bed wheels and wheelchair wheels?
100
While assessing the size of the walker, you assess these two things to ensure it fits your patient.
What is waist height, and slightly wider than the patient?
100
The patient should hold the cane on...
What is "on the stronger side"
200
The gait belts are applied snugly around the patient’s waist, leaving only enough room for ________ to fit between the belt and the patient.
What are 2 fingers?
200
When climbing stairs the patient starts with the ______ leg, and when descending stairs the patient starts with the ______ leg.
What is uninjured leg and injured leg with crutches?
200
The bed will be set to this height prior to transferring to the wheelchair.
What is the height/level of the wheelchair seat?
200
Walkers are typically used for patients with these mobility issues.
What are "weakness or balance problems, or those recovering from back or leg injuries"
200
The patient walking with a cane should move ______ first, followed by _________, and then ________.
What is move the cane forward first, followed by the weaker leg and then the stronger leg?
300
The nurse grasps the gait belt here while ambulating.
What is the middle of the patient's back?
300
1. Have the patient begin in the tripod position with all weight on the uninjured leg.
2. Next, instruct the patient to move both crutches and the injured leg forward.
3. Finally, instruct the patient to move the uninjured leg forward.
The above steps describe what?
What is the three-point gait using crutches?
300
In relation to the patient, the wheelchair will be on the patient's _______ side.
What is the stronger side?
300
The patient with activity intolerance and needs to rest/sit frequently would use what type of walker?
What is a walker with a seat?
300
You instruct the patient with a cane to look here while walking.
What is "forward"
400
For safety and to prevent falls when using a gait belt, the nurse should apply these before ambulation.
What are nonskid socks or shoes?
400
1. Have the patient begin in the tripod position with his or her weight distributed at least partially on both feet.
2. Next, instruct the patient to move his or her left foot and the right crutch forward, followed by his or her right foot and the left crutch.
The above steps describe what?
What is the two-point gait?
400
The proper positioning of the patient once in the wheelchair is this.
What is being well back in the seat, with feet in the footrest, and extremities supported?
400
Home assessment questions for ambulating with a walker includes (name two):
Do you have…
1. One story home.
2. Throw rugs
3. Non-skid mats in wet areas
4. Clear exit path
400
You determine the cane is the appropriate height when it is level with this body part.
What is the hip joint?