Ambulation, transferring, & ROM Flashcards
1
Q
Elastic stockings & SCDS
A
- Remove q8hr
- apply upon waking before getting out of bed and remove at bedtime
2
Q
ROM & PROM
A
Active ROM
-Exercises the patient performs
Passive ROM
- Exercises performed for patients by the nurse or physical therapist
- Muscle do not contract during PROM so muscle strength is neither maintained nor increased.
3
Q
Continuous Passive Range of Motion device (CPM)
A
- To keep the patient’s skin from rubbing on the frame and becoming irritated, sheepskin is usually used to pet the cradle and any other Hard surfaces that might touch the leg
- it is most commonly used after knee surgery
- Gently flexing And extending the joint to the prescribe angle in at the prescribed speed
4
Q
Transfer
A
- It is more easily accomplish in safer With two people and the patients help
5
Q
Cane
A
- Held on the unaffected side
- 6 to 12 in. Ahead of the foot
- Move the affected leg forward
6
Q
Crutches
A
- 6in in front & to the side
- Held on the unaffected side when preparing to sit in a chair
7
Q
4-Point gait crutch
A
- Partial weight bearing
- Right crutch forward then left foot forward
- Left crutch forward then right foot forward
8
Q
3-Point gait crutch
A
- Cannot bear weight on one leg
- Move both cructhes forward with weight on the unaffected leg
- Move affected leg forward shifting weight in the crutches
9
Q
2-Point gait crutch
A
- Left foot forward then right crutch forward
- Right foot forward then left crutch forward
- Partial weight bearing on both feet
10
Q
Swing-Through gait Cructh
A
- Bear weight on both legs
- move both cructhes forward then lift both feet then swing forward
11
Q
Walker
A
-Push walker 4in with affected leg
12
Q
Bed to stretcher transfer
A
- Lower HOB
- place sheer over client
- Raise height of bed
13
Q
Mechanical lift
A
-Position the sling from the shoulders to the knees
14
Q
Tai chi
A
Reduces the risk of falling
15
Q
Support a falling client
A
- Extend one leg and allow the patient to slide down it
- Bend both knees
