Infection Control
These apply to ALL patients regardless of diagnosis.
What are standard precautions?
Normal oxygen saturation range.
What is 95–100%?
This should be maintained during lifting.
What is neutral spine/lordosis?
Primary reason for repositioning patients.
Prevent pressure injuries
Purpose of assistive devices.
Improve stability and mobility
Most effective way to reduce infection spread.
What is hand hygiene?
Heart rate over 100 bpm is called this.
What is tachycardia?
Keeping object close reduces this.
What is torque?
Patients should not remain in one position longer than this.
~30 minutes (general guideline)
Stance phase makes up this % of gait.
What is ~60%?
This type of disease spread occurs when pathogens are transferred by direct touch or by touching contaminated surfaces like doorknobs or phones.
What is contact transmission?
Name ONE adverse response to activity.
Dizziness, nausea, confusion, etc.
Best strategy for heavy lifting.
Use legs, not back
Redness on skin indicates this.
Pressure area risk
OT position during gait training.
Behind and to the side
This mode of transmission involves larger respiratory particles that travel short distances—typically less than 6 feet—when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks.
What is droplet transmission?
Why do we take baseline vitals?
Determine safe activity tolerance
What movement should be avoided when lifting?
Twisting + bending
Name ONE high-risk pressure area.
Heels, sacrum, ischial tuberosities
Why are parallel bars used?
Max support and safety
This form of spread happens when tiny infectious particles remain suspended in the air for long periods and can travel beyond 6 feet.
What is airborne transmission?
Patient becomes pale and dizzy mid-session. What do you do?
Stop, assess vitals, ensure safety
Why is a wide BOS important during transfers?
Improves stability and safety
Why is positioning critical in hemiplegia?
Prevents contractures and deformity
Why do we guard patients during ambulation?
Prevent falls and ensure safety