Mobility

Question 1

Ability to change & control position =

Answer 1

Mobility

Question 2

Mobility requires sufficient-

Answer 2

Muscle strength, skeletal stability, energy, joint function, and neuromuscular synchronization

Question 3

Ability of a person to move around in their environment =

Answer 3

Functional Ability

Question 4

How many areas of functional ability?

Answer 4

3

Question 5

What are the 3 areas of functional mobility?

Answer 5

Bed Mobility
Transferring
Ambulation

Question 6

Bed Mobility =

Answer 6

Ability to move around in bed

Question 7

Transferring =

Answer 7

Act of moving from one place to another

Question 8

Ambulation =

Answer 8

Walk

Question 9

What can cause degradation of all body systems?

Answer 9

Immobility

Question 10

People who spend time in bed lose up to what percentage of their strength each week?

Answer 10

20%

Question 11

Benefits of mobility?

Answer 11

Less depression, anxiety, delirium, pain, urinary discomfort, DVT, pneumonia

Question 12

What are the 2 categories of mobility?

Answer 12

Mobility out of bed
Mobility in bed

Question 13

PT can help 25% =

Answer 13

Maximum Assistance

Question 14

PT can help 50% =

Answer 14

Moderate

Question 15

PT can help 75% =

Answer 15

Minimal Assistance

Question 16

Contact / Gaurd =

Answer 16

1 or 2 hands on PT

Question 17

NWB =

Answer 17

Non-Weight Bearing. Can put no weight on extremity. Uses crutches or other device

Question 18

TTWB =

Answer 18

Toe-Touch Weight Bearing. Toes can touch floor, but no weight can be put on foot

Question 19

Partial Weight Bearing =

Answer 19

Small amount of weight can be put on affected leg, with standing only, no walking

Question 20

BMAT =

Answer 20

Banner Mobility Assessment Tool.
Helps nurses assess PT functional ability

Question 21

Sit to stand mechanical lifts =

Answer 21

Lifts

Question 22

What’s the purpose of early mobility protocols?

Answer 22

Maintain the PT’s baseline mobility + functional capacity, decrease delirium, and decrease length of stay

Question 23

Lateral =

Answer 23

On side

Question 24

Supine =

Answer 24

Flat on back

Question 25

Prone =

Answer 25

On stomach

Question 26

Fowler’s Position =

Answer 26

Head of bed is up 45-90 degrees

Question 27

High Fowler’s Position =

Answer 27

90 degree angle

Question 28

Semi-Fowler’s Position =

Answer 28

35 - 40 degree angle

Question 29

Trendelenberg Position =

Answer 29

Head of bead lower than feet

Question 30

Tripod Position =

Answer 30

Sitting position with hands on knees

Question 31

If a PT begins to fall, what do you do?

Answer 31

Ease them to the floor. DO NOT try to break their fall, could result in a more serious injury

Question 32

Always keep the head of bed how high up for bed bound PTs?

Answer 32

30-45 degrees (Semi-Fowler’s)