final exam Flashcards
how much does an PT work for a minimal assistance transfer?
25%
how much does an PT work for a moderate assistance transfer?
50%
when using a transfer board with a patient what way should they look?
look away from the moving direction over PT shoulder
what is the standard wheelchair measurements?
width 18”
depth 16”
height 20”
when going up the curb with a wheelchair what is the best way to do so?
forward
when going down the curb with a wheelchair what is the best way to do so?
backward
patients often require physical assistance when moving in bed, what is the most effective approach to applying force to assist the patient?
apply force more centrally
to minimize repositioning, where should a patient who is about to lie down, sit on the edge of the bed?
one third of the way down from the head of the bed
when is it most likely that a stepstool will be required for transfers between chairs and plinths?
when the table surface is above the patients gluteal folds
what is Center of mass (COM)
the balance point of an object
what is the best way for a wheelchair user to negotiate very steep slopes?
go up slope using a zigzag path
your patient is a 43 y/o woman with MS who needs a wheelchair for occasional use, especially for locomotion over long distances. Her husband will push her during such trips. He will also put the chair in the car trunk for transportation. What is the most appropriate leg rest for this patient?
removable swing-away leg rests
What is the normal height stairs should be for external accessibility?
maximum 7in in height
no less than 11 in in tread
how high should handrails be mounted above floor surface?
30-34in
how should Ramps be set up for external assessability?
1 in rise
12 in run
width at least 36 in
what should a doorway entry be
minimum of 32” with the door opened to 90 deg
how many grab bars should a toilet have
2 grab bars (36 in from floor)
how many grab bars should a tub have?
3 grab bars (33-36 in from floor)
when assessing the bath tub for accessibility and safety, grab bars should be placed on which walls surrounding the tub?
head end, side wall and foot end of tub
how many feet is needed for a wheelchair to make a 360 deg turn
5 feet
what are principle of universal design?
low physical effort
tolerance of error
flexibility in use
intuitive use
what is the minimum width for an interior doorway to be accessible ?
32 in
what accurately represents optimal alignment for the monitor when assessing positioning at the computer work station?
top of monitor Is at eye level
what can drag force be controlled by?
shape and speed
what is premature fatigue
excersicing in water that is too warm
for pt doing vigorous exercise in water what is a good temperature to keep it at
85
what is convection?
loosing heat to the movement of water
what is the ranked order for pain location of hip OA?
Greater trochanter
groin
anterior thigh
buttock
what is chemical pain?
constant pin
high levels of pain
easy aggravation of pain by all movements
what is mechanical pain
intermittent pain
variable response to NSAIDs
what is the capsular pattern for hip?
flexion
abduction
IR
what is scour test for?
OA
Labral pathology
osteochondral defect
osteonecrosis