Functional Mobility Labs (9/23c, 9/25d, 9/27a) [Examination/Intervention]

Question 1

Mobility - How to communicate

Answer 1

use layman’s terms

cueing for pt independence

Question 2

Mobility - How to simplify

Answer 2

break down task into smaller tasks

Question 3

Mobility - How to position

Answer 3

use pt body positioning to your advantage

good body mechanics

head-hips relationship (seesaw)

Question 4

Levels of Assistance

Answer 4

Independent (I)
Modified Independent (MI)
Supervision (S)
Contact Guard (CG)
Minimal Assist (Min A)
Moderate Assist (Mod A)
Maximal Assist (Max a)

Question 5

Levels of Assistance - Independent (I)

Answer 5

no assistance/cuing necessary, without assistive devices or modifications, within reasonable time

Question 6

Levels of Assistance - Modified Independent (MI)

Answer 6

presence of another isn’t required, but may need assistive device/extra time or have safety considerations

Question 7

Levels of Assistance - Supervision (S)

Answer 7

requires cuing or set up for successful performance, no physical contact required

Question 8

Levels of Assistance - Minimal Assist (Min A)

Answer 8

hands on assists where patient is able to perform 75-99% of work, therapist provides no more than 25% of workload

Question 9

Levels of Assistance - Moderate Assist (Mod A)

Answer 9

hands on assist where patient is able to perform 50-75% of work, therapist provides no more than 50% of workload

Question 10

Levels of Assistance - Maximal Assist (Max a)

Answer 10

had on assist where therapist provides more than 50% of workload

Question 11

Participatory Patient

Answer 11

Mild unilateral/bilateral weakness

Mild cognitive deficits

Able to follow some % of single step commands

Receptive to verbal and/or tactile cues

Modified independent to max A x 1 person

Question 12

Limited/Non-Participatory Patient

Answer 12

Significant unilateral or bilateral weakness

Severe cognitive deficits

Low level of arousal

Unable to follow single step commands

Impaired motor planning

Min A x 2 people to max A x 2 people

Question 13

Key points of contact

Answer 13

Shoulders

Posterior hips/buttocks

Anterior knees

Question 14

Contact to avoid

Answer 14

Handling patients from armpits

Grabbing onto clothing

Skin shear/friction/trauma

Question 15

Levels of Assistance - Contact Guard (CG)

Answer 15

Patient requires occasional or constant manual contact as a protective safeguard for balance/stability