Crutches, Canes, and Walkers Flashcards
1
Q
3 point
A
2 crutches and bad leg together
2
Q
2 point
A
Crutch and opposite foot together
3
Q
4 point
A
Everything
4
Q
Swing-through
A
Swing injured limb through
5
Q
2 point =
4 point =
A
2 point = mild
4 point = severe
6
Q
When going up and down stairs,
A
Up with good, down with bad
7
Q
For a cane, hold the cane on
A
Strong side
8
Q
Weakness in hands and wrists when using crutches indicates…
A
Crutch paralysis
9
Q
What S+S are common when using crutches?
A
Muscle spasms
Fatigue
Soreness
Swollen ankles
10
Q
When going up/down with crutches? What goes first?
A
Up: good leg then crutches
Down: crutches with bad leg then good leg
