Assistive Devices Flashcards
1
Q
how many in for walker use
A
8-12
2
Q
tell pt to __ & ____ walker
A
lift
move
3
Q
how to measure for pt who will use a cane
A
measure at wrists
4
Q
hold cane with ____ extremity
A
unaffected
5
Q
when going up stairs use ___ side
A
good
6
Q
when going down stairs use ____ side
A
bad
7
Q
measure crutches @ the
A
wrists
8
Q
2-3 ___ width under ____-
A
finger
armpits
9
Q
about __ inches on side of feet
A
6
10
Q
dont ___ or ___ on cruthces
A
swing
lean
11
Q
up with ___for crutches
A
good
12
Q
down with ___ for crutches
A
bad
13
Q
do a _____ assessment in sling
A
neurovascular
