Transfers
When using the sliding board or completing a squat pivot transfer, what is an important step?
Remove the armrest (on the transfer side)
Where should you place yourself when walking with a patient who has weakness on one side?
On the weak side
What does a hip kit consist of?
Long-handled sponge, reacher, sock aid, long-handled shoe horn and dressing stick
What nerve injury is associated with wrist drop?
Radial Nerve
What types of cups could be recommended for an individual with vision difficulties?
Weighted cups
Tight enough to get your hand through
Name 2 good body mechanics strategies to employ when transferring a patient?
Wide base of support, lift with legs, don't twist/rotate back, hold patient close to you
What is the sequence for hemi-dressing techniques
Donn affected side first, doff affected side last
The flexion of which three joints creates the distal palmar crease?
The MCPs of digits 3, 4, & 5
What does EADLs stand for?
Electronic Aids to Daily Living
If the wheelchair is the bathroom but can't quite reach the toilet, what type of transfer could you use?
Stand-step pivot transfer
If a patient is struggling to get off a soft couch what could you do?
Place a board underneath or replace with dense cushions.
Name 3 pieces of adaptive equipment for arthritis
Built up utensil, button hook, wash mitt
Which splinting position should be used for burns, invasive surgery and trauma?
Safe
What differentiates augmentative communication from alternative communication?
Augmentative=supplements
Alternative=replaces
After locking the wheelchair brakes, what should you tell your patient do next?
Scoot towards the edge of the wheelchair
If a patient falls, what should you do?
Remain calm, use the gait belt to control the patient to the floor
Name two environmental adaptations for the kitchen
angled mirror, lever cooktop handles, lower countertop height, remove cabinets, pull out pantry shelves
What type of splint has no moving parts and used to immobilize
Static
What is the difference between rehabilitative technology and assistive technology?
Rehabilitative= short term, stays in clinic, used by skilled professionals
Assistive= long term, goes with client, used by client
Name three things you should do with the wheelchair prior to transferring no matter what type of transfer.
Lock the brakes, remove the leg rests, and position properly.
Describe the appropriate sequence for moving a wheelchair up a curb.
Start with the wheelchair positioned with the patient facing the curb, tilt the wheelchair back, place front wheels over curb, proceed to push forward until back wheels are at the curb, then lift up until all 4 wheels are up over the curb.
What is the minimum width for a ramp?
36 inches
Which arch is a bony, fixed arch formed by the proximal row of the carpals and annular ligaments (carpal tunnel)
Proximal Transverse Arch
What is the first thing should do when assessing self-feeding difficulties with a client?
check their positioning