Dionne’s Egress Test

Question 1

Is your patient safe to ambulate?

Answer 1

Do this test before getting patient out of bed to ambulate for a first time.

Question 2

step 1:

Answer 2

Three reps of hips off bed by 1-2 inches

Question 3

step 2:

Answer 3

Three reps of sit to stand

Question 4

step 3:

Answer 4

Three steps of marching in place ➔ use an assistive device if needed

Question 5

step 4:

Answer 5

Three reps of step and return each foot➔ use an assistive device if needed