Assistive Devices

Question 1

T/F cane should be placed on strong side of body

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What angle should the elbow be flexed when using a walker, cane and crutches?

Answer 2

15-30 degree angle

Question 3

How far away should crutches be placed laterally?

Answer 3

15cm

Question 4

How far away should crutches be placed in front of patients feet?

Answer 4

15 cm

Question 5

How many inches should crutch pads be placed under axilla?

Answer 5

1-2 inches
(2-3 finger widths)

Question 6

When walking & using cane how far ahead should you place the cane?

Answer 6

6-10 inches

Question 7

After placing cane ahead of you when walking, what foot follows?

Answer 7

Weak leg moves forward
Then move strong leg

Question 8

How far ahead should you place a walker ahead when walking?

Answer 8

6-8 inches

Question 9

T/F you should move weak leg forwards first when using a walker

Answer 9

True

Question 10

When using a walker the strong leg should be placed?

Answer 10

In the center of walker

Question 11

When getting up, you should hold both crutches on which side?

Answer 11

Unaffected side
Then use hand to push up to stand & place 1 crutch on each side

Question 12

Crutches should be placed how many cm ahead?

Answer 12

6- 10 inches

Question 13

When one crutch advances, then the opposite leg, then the second crutch then second leg is called a

Answer 13

4 point

Question 14

When both crutches and affected leg are advanced together and then the normal leg is moved forward is called a

Answer 14

3 point

Question 15

When the right foot and left crutch or cane advance together then left foot and right crutch move is called a

Answer 15

2 point