7/17 Flashcards
Where should a catheter be placed when using a wheelchair?
A) On the back of the wheelchair
B) On the side of the wheelchair
C) Under the seat
D) In the front basket
B) On the side of the wheelchair
Where should a catheter be placed when using a walker?
A) On the side of the walker
B) On the front of the walker
C) In a backpack
D) On the handles of the walker
A) On the side of the walker
What does FiO2 = 21% represent?
A) Oxygen tank concentration
B) Normal room air
C) Hyperbaric oxygen level
D) Supplemental oxygen
B) Normal room air
At what angle should the head of the bed be positioned to ensure proper patient care?
A) 15-20 degrees
B) 25-30 degrees
C) 30-45 degrees
D) 45-60 degrees
C) 30-45 degrees
What medical equipment is typically covered by insurance for home use?
A) Wheelchair
B) Walker
C) 3-in-1 commode
D) Hospital bed
C) 3-in-1 commode
Your new patient is in the ICU is diagnosed with s/p CABG. Which of the following best
describes sternal precautions you would educate the patient to follow:
A. No Twisting or crossing legs
B. No Log rolling or sitting edge of bed unsupported
C. No lifting 10lbs or no reaching/stretching overhead or out to side
D. No hip flexion past 90 degrees or adduction
C. No lifting 10lbs or no reaching/stretching overhead or out to side
An entry level OT works in outpatient OT and is referred a new patient s/p CABG. The
patient was discharged from the hospital and is working on MET level 4-5 activities.
What preparatory intervention would be considered a contraindication for this patient?
A. Isometric Exercises for IR/ER in adducted position
B. Waist level table glides
C. Light theraband for tricep strengthening
D. Wrist and elbow curls using a 2lb dumbbell weight
A. Isometric Excecises for IR/ ER in adducted position
List the 4 THR Precautions
No flexion, No adduction, no pivoting, no IR
True or False: Limb Protectors are specific to above knee amputations.
True
What is the purpose of Figure of 8 wrapping or diagonal wrapping?
A) To provide comfort
B) To decrease swelling and shape the residual limb
C) To improve blood circulation
D) To prevent infection
B) To decrease swelling and shape the residual limb
When should Figure of 8 wrapping be initiated after an amputation?
A) Immediately after surgery
B) Within 2 days of amputation
C) After the first week
D) After the wound has fully healed
B) Within 2 days of amputation
What materials are commonly used for Figure of 8 wrapping for digits and limbs?
A) Coban for digits and ace wrap for upper extremity (UE) or lower extremity (LE) amputations
B) Band-aids for digits and gauze for limbs
C) Elastic bandages for all amputations
D) Cotton wraps for all amputations
A) Coban for digits and ace wrap for upper extremity (UE) or lower extremity (LE) amputations
What is Phantom Limb Pain?
A) Pain in the remaining part of the limb after amputation
B) A sensation that the amputated limb is still present and causing pain
C) Pain caused by surgical wounds
D) Pain due to improper wrapping of the residual limb
B) A sensation that the amputated limb is still present and causing pain
What is the difference between Phantom Limb Syndrome and Residual Limb Pain?
A) Phantom Limb Syndrome is a sensation that the limb is still there, while Residual Limb Pain is pain in the remaining part of the limb.
B) Phantom Limb Syndrome occurs only in upper extremities, while Residual Limb Pain occurs only in lower extremities.
C) Phantom Limb Syndrome requires surgery, while Residual Limb Pain does not.
D) Phantom Limb Syndrome and Residual Limb Pain are the same.
A) Phantom Limb Syndrome is a sensation that the limb is still there, while Residual Limb Pain is pain in the remaining part of the limb.
A 35 y/o patient s/p BKA (trans tibial) of the right leg has identified being (I) with
transfers as their main goal. Prior to their traumatic amputation, the patient was in good
health and worked out at a gym 3-4x a week. What type of a transfer would you teach
this patient?
A. Squat Pivot transfer
B. Sliding board transfer
C. Stand pivot with a rolling walker
D. Stand pivot with a hemi walker
C. Stand pivot with a rolling walker
