Devices
A patient who has left side weakness is going to use a cane for ambulation. What demonstrates appropriate use?
Hold cane on right side of body and advance with left leg
When transferring a person from a wheelchair, the nurse maintains stability of the persons (weak) legs with what ?
What is "your knees"
When turning a person away from you (while in bed), the nurse needs to have a wide .....
What is "base of support"
The goal of these exercises is to keep the patient in the best possible physical state when bed rest is necessary or movement is restricted.
Range of Motion
The cane is used on the person's .....
What is "on stronger side"
When transferring a client who has a weak side, this technique ensures safety and stability during the transfer process.
What is "the stronger side moves first"?
Which is a correct steps of a 4-point crutch gait?
Move right crutch, move left foot, move left crutch, move right foot
For safety and to prevent falls when using a gait belt, the patient should....
What is "have feet flat on floor with non-skid footwear on"
When turning a person in bed away from you, the nurse shifts her weight from....
What is "rear leg to front leg"
Palm down
What is pronation
The person steps forward with the.....
What is "the weaker side"
This safety device is used to assist patients during transfers and walking, reducing the risk of falls.
What is "using gait belts"?
A nurse is teaching a patient on how to go down stairs safely while on crutches. What demonstrates correct technique?
Patient places weak leg and crutches on the step first and then brings strong leg to meet them
When transferring a person to a stretcher, how many people are needed?
What is 3
When a patient is lying on flat on their back
What is "supine"
palm up
What is supination
The cane moves forward _____ inches on the outside of the ______ side
What is 6-8 inches, on stronger side
This principle involves using the body in an efficient and safe manner to prevent injury during mobility tasks.
What is "proper body mechanics"?
Use of a walker. What demonstrates correct technique.
Lift the walker forward, move the weak side, putting weight on the hand grips, and then move the strong side.
You use this to transfer a person from the bed to a stretcher
What is a drawsheet
When moving a person in bed, how many nurses are required?
What is 2
Bend arm so that same-side shoulder is touched
What is flexion
You can use this to help with ambulating the person with cane
What is a gait belt
This precaution is important to ensure patients have adequate grip and support while ambulating.
What is "checking for proper footwear"?
Which of the following statements regarding crutches is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding crutches is incorrect?
A. Weight should be borne by the forearms, not the axillae
B. Crutches should stay 6in to the front and 6in to the side of the leg
C. Rubber soled shoes are good for patients to wear because they reduce the incidence of slipping
D. Elbow should be bent at 45 degrees at all times
D. Elbow should be bent at 45 degrees at all times
When transferring a person from the wheelchair using a gait belt, the person uses this as support
What are "wheelchair armrests"
The nurse grasps the draw sheet at the patients ________ and ______ when moving the person up in bed
What is "shoulders and hips"
Straighten fingers so fingers, hand and wrist are straight- straightening a body part
What is extension
Where does the Nurse stand when assisting a person to ambulate using a cane?
What is " the persons weaker side"
This professional service focuses on improving mobility and strength through targeted exercises and interventions.
What is "physical therapy"?
This mobility aid provides support and stability for individuals who have difficulty walking.
What is a walker
Should always be done prior to moving a patient from a wheelchair
What is locking the wheelchair?
Patient is lying face down
What is the prone position?
Nursing interventions should focus on promoting correct body alignment, mobility, and fitness. They should also focus on preventing complications from this.
Immobility
May help reduce falls in a patient recovering from a stroke
What is a quad cane?
Should always be done prior to moving a patient from a wheelchair
What is locking the wheelchair?