Body Mechanics
You should always lift with your...
What is: Legs
Patients with sternal precautions cannot lift above...
What is 5-10 lbs
The acronym, "SBA" stands for what?
What is: Standby Assist
What is: hemiparesis, hemiplegia, general loss of strength
Can Occupational Therapists conduct wheelchair assessments?
What is: Yes
When transferring, your head should be facing:
What is: the direction to which you're transferring the individual
**you are the driver!
Spinal Precautions include:
What is: BLT
no Bending, Lifting, or Twisting
The acronym, "TTWB" stands for what?
What is: Toe Touch Weight Bearing
The log roll transfer is commonly used for diagnoses including:
What is: spinal and sternal precautions
When conducting a slide board transfer, the board should be on what angle from the bed:
What is: a 30 degree angle
Where should the OT hand placement be during a log roll?
What is: one hand behind the scapula and the other on client hip
Anterior hip precautions include:
No hip extension
No aBduction
No external rotation
For individuals who cannot bear full weight on their LE's, can you use the stand pivot transfer technique?
What is: No
What is: Patients with LE amputations, SCIs, bariatric patients
**cannot WB on LE's, with paralysis, weakness, poor endurance and balance
Gait belts should NOT be used for patients with diagnoses including:
What is: abdominal surgeries, advanced cardiac disease, fractures of ribs of back, pacemakers
What hand placement should the OT have during a bed transfer for a hip replacement?
What is: one hand on the AFFECTED ankle
Posterior Hip Precautions include:
No hip flexion beyond 90 degrees
No hip aDduction
No hip internal rotation
What is the weight bearing status of an individual with a hip replacement?
What is: PWB (partial weight bearing)
When considering appropriate transfer techniques, assess:
What is: Environment
Equipment
Patient
Provider
Curved Sliding boards should be used for transfers around:
What are: Obstacles like hand rests
Prior to engaging in transfer training, patients MUST be able to: (6 skills)
What is:
Bending knees
Bridging hips
Scoot
Roll
Supine to Side Lying
Long leg or short leg sitting
What are:
No pushing/pulling
No reaching behind the back
No reaching overhead
An individual who requires MODERATE assistance to complete a task requires what percentage of assistance?
What is: 50% assistance
The segmental roll should be used for individuals with LE weakness secondary to:
What is:
MS, GBS, SCI, Transverse Myelitis
What is an alternative assessment tool to measure levels of independence BESIDES the FIM?
What is: CARE
Continuity
Assessment
Record
Evaluation