Chapter 3: Crutches

Question 1

Axillary Crutches are made of wood or. aluminum and provide?

Answer 1

Stability and support for a patient who needs this assistive device while a lower extremity heals.

Question 2

What is the first step what does the MA should do?

Answer 2

Examine the crutch tips for wear and tear, as well as the foam pads on the hand grips and underarm pads.

Question 3

The MA should make sure that the Axillary Crutches wing nuts and?

Answer 3

Adjust the crutch length are tight.

Question 4

In Axillary Crutches the patient stand tall while?

Answer 4

Wearing good walking shoes.

Question 5

The Axillary Crutches need to be?

Answer 5

Two inches between the patient’s axilla and the top of the crutch.

Question 6

While using Axillary Crutches the patient should be instructed to?

Answer 6

Put all of their weight on their hands not on the underarm pads.

Question 7

While using Axillary Crutches are used the weight on the underarm pads can damage?

Answer 7

Nerves in the axillary region causing arm pain and numbness.

Question 8

The Axillary Crutches adjust the handles so they are?

Answer 8

Comfortable and there is a 30-degree angle bend of the elbows.