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1
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__ is very interconnected with balance

A

Gait

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2
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Expected gait

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Steady, smooth, and coordinated

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Unexpected gait

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Shuffled, uncoordinated, slow, difficult

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4
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Who is at risk for gait abnormalities?

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Older adults, neurologic conditions, and spinal or lower extremity problems

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5
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Unexpected gait indicates…

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Risk for falling

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Movement that decreases the angle between two joints such as the elbow or knee

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Flexion

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Movement that increases the angle between two joints such as the elbow or knee

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Extension

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Movement beyond normal resting extended position such as the head

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Hyperextension

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Movement so that the ventral surface faces down such as the hand

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Pronation

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Movement so that the ventral surface faces up such as the hand

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Supination

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11
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Movement away from the midline

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Abduction

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12
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Movement towards the midline

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Adduction

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13
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Rotation of joint inward

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internal rotation

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14
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Rotation of joint outward

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external rotation

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15
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Turning foot away from midline

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Eversion

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16
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Turning foot towards midline

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inversion

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17
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Flexion of toes and foot upward

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dorsiflexion

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18
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Bending toes and foot towards the ground

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plantar flexion

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19
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Cervical spine should be

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concave

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20
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Thoracic spine should be

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convex

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21
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Lumbar spine should be

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concave

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22
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Sacral spring should be

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convex

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23
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Exaggerated curvature of lumbar spine

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Lordosis

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24
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Exaggerated curvature of thoracic spine

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Kyphosis

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25
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Exaggerated lateral curvature

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Scoliosis

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26
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Muscle strength grade 0

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Paralysis

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27
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Muscle strength grade 1

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Muscle contraction is seen, no joint motion

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Muscle strength grade 2

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Muscle can move joint only if properly positioned so gravity is eliminated

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29
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Muscle strength grade 3

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Can move joint against gravity without resistance

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30
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Muscle strength grade 4

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Muscle can move joint against moderate resistance

31
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Muscle strength grade 5

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Full ROM against resistance

32
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Contraindicated for heat and cold compresses

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Very old, very young, frail skin, fair skinned, immobile

33
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Don’t use cold therapy on someone with

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Vascular insufficiency or an open wound

34
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Assess hot or cold every 5-10 minutes especially if…

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Patient is immobile

35
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Center of gravity

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the lower the better

36
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Don’t have knees…

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locked or straight

37
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When lifting use…

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assistive device when necessary

38
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Pushing or pulling use a

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wide base of support

39
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Major risk factor for mobility issues

40
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Other risk factors for mobility issues

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Congenital defects, bone/joint or muscle disorders, arthritis, CNS disorders, trauma, reconditioning

41
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Who determines mobility?

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Physical therapy

42
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Bedrest ordered by MD is usually

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procedure related and time sensitive

43
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Semi-fowlers position

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Bed elevated at 15-45 degrees

44
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Fowlers position

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bed elevated at 45-60 degrees

45
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High fowler’s position

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bed elevated at 60-90 degrees

46
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Modified trendelenburg position

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Patient is flat, legs are elevated above heart

47
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For patient’s with spinal or cervical precautions you must

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log roll them

48
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Helpful to aid independence, good for obese patients or those with low extremity issues

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Trapeze bar

49
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Patients who have been on bedrest for a long time use a __ __ __

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Total lift bed

50
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Mobility foals for most patients are

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up within first several hours after surgery or event

51
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Trauma ICU patients up to chair in

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next morning if cervical spine cleared

52
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Early mobility helps with…

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Respiratory, cardiac, muscle tone, and GI and metabolism

53
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Biggest barrier to mobility is…

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Time and lack of staff

54
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Plan ahead for mobile activities by…

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Administering pain medication 30 minutes prior if indicated

55
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2 types of canes

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Single straight legged and quad canes

56
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Canes are used for

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MILD strength and balance impairments

57
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Quad canes used for patients with

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Unilateral weakness

58
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Canes go on the

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strong side

59
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Then the weaker side

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moves with the cane

60
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The patient needs __ points of support on the ground at all times

61
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Teach patient to never

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Lean over walker and always stay upright

62
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Don’t let walker get too much

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ahead of the patient

63
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Don’t use walkers on

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multiple stairs

64
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Walk with…

A

affected leg or weak side first

65
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Cane opposite of

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affected leg

66
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Forearm crutch used longer typically for…

67
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Crutch pads should be __-__ finger lengths from the axilla

68
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Weight bearing should be on __ __ not axilla pads

A

hand grips

69
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Basic crutch position is the

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tripod position

70
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Four point gait is…

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Weight bearing on both legs and always 3 points of support

71
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Crutches: 3 point gait: All weight on

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unaffected leg

72
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Crutches 2 point gait

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Partial weight bearing on both feet

73
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Crutches with 2 point gait mimics

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how normal arms and legs move

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