Ambulation, transfers, and transports

Question 1

non-weight bearing

Answer 1

pts affected leg cannot touch the floor

Question 2

touch-down weight bearing

Answer 2

pts affected leg can only touch the floor for balance

Question 3

partial weight bearing

Answer 3

pts affected leg can only bear a portion of body weight

Question 4

weight-bearing as tolerated

Answer 4

pt is able to stand/walk on affected leg, bearing the amount of body weight as tolerated

Question 5

full-weight bearing

Answer 5

pt is able to bear full weight on affected leg

Question 6

When do you avoid ambulating the patient alone? Why?

Answer 6

if the pt is getting out of bed for the first time, unsteady, taking narcotics, or is extremely weak to prevent a fall

Question 7

Notify nurse:

Answer 7

shortness of breath or chest pain, experience a sudden headache, feel any new pain while walking, refuse to ambulate, or have a change in condition due to strength or ability

Question 8

Transfer weight-bearing patient from bed to wheelchair

Answer 8

strong side to chair, place wheelchair next to the bed at a 45 degree angle facing either the head or foot of the bed, and make sure bed is in its lowest position and bed head is raised

Question 9

Mechanical lift

Answer 9

typically have a sling and a metal frame with a hydraulic lift mechanism

Question 10

Transfer board

Answer 10

transferring pt from a bed to a stretcher or from a stretcher to another flat surface