Ambulation

Question 1

BASIC GAIT PATTERNS

Answer 1

-Four-Point Pattern
-Two-point Pattern
-Three -Point Pattern
-Modified four- point / two point-pattern
-Three-one Point / Modified Three -Point Pattern

Question 2

Uses a simultaneous, reciprocal forward placement of the ambulation aid and the patient’s opposite lower extremity

Answer 2

-Two point pattern

Question 3

Uses an alternate and reciprocal forward movement of the ambulation aid and the patient’s opposite lower extremity

Answer 3

-Four point pattern

Question 4

The aid is held in the UE opposite to the affected lower extremity (good)

Answer 4

-Modified Four Point

Question 5

Used when px is able to FWB on one lower extremity, but is NWB on the opposite LE

Answer 5

-Three-Point Pattern(NWB)

Question 6

Requires bilateral use of ambulation aids or walker permit FWB on one lower extremity but only PWB on the other lower extremity

Answer 6

-Three-Point Pattern(PWB)

Question 7

Assistive aid and the opposite lower extremity(foot) advance alternately

Answer 7

-Modified Four Point

Question 8

Assistive aid and the opposite lower extremity(foot) advance simultaneously

Answer 8

-Modified Two Point

Question 9

Cane positioned on R side of the chair; footed cane is placed to the front and side og the R armrest; standard cane hooked over the front portion of the armrest.

Answer 9

-Cane: Rise to stand

Question 10

Approaches the chair and turns toward the chair, leading with the * UE until the *nearest to the chair

Answer 10

-Cane: Return to sitting

Question 11

Use the right hand to place one crutch in the right axilla and the other on the left

Answer 11

-Standing with axillary crutch