Quiz 1

Question 1

Where is COM located

Answer 1

anterior to S2

if weight is added COM moves towards weight

Question 2

What forces can tissue experience?

Answer 2

-Tension: pulling on each end
-COmpression: pushing two surfaces together
-axial compression: compressive F acting along axis of object
-distraction: pulling that seperates two surfaced from each other
-Shear: two F, opp in direction, that are parallel to contact
-bending
-torsion: twisitn
-combined
-pressure

Question 3

Too little of load managment

Answer 3

immobiliazation/ decreased activity levels

Question 4

too much load

Answer 4

tissue failure

Question 5

Total assistance

Answer 5

less than 25 effort

Question 6

Max assist

Answer 6

less than 50 effort, more than 25

Question 7

Mod assist

Answer 7

50-75 %effort

Question 8

Min assist

Answer 8

greater than 75 per effort

Question 9

contact guard

Answer 9

pt. needs to be in contact with PT

Question 10

Close supervision

Answer 10

within arms reach

Question 11

Distant supervision

Answer 11

in room

Question 12

independent

Answer 12

independent

Question 13

verbal cueing

Answer 13

independent but needs cueing

Question 14

What are the guidelines for long term positioning

Answer 14

DO: extend knees
minimize sitting on flexed knee

DO NOT: cross legs
lie with flexed knees
put pillow under lower back
put pillow inder knee or thigh
let limbs hang off

Question 15

Checklist for short term positioning

Answer 15

patient is safe
good spinal alignment
accessibilty to necessary areas of the body
trunk and extremeties are supported for comfort

Question 16

Principles of Positioning

Answer 16

always explain what you are going to do
patient participates
correct spinal alignment
smart body mechanics
attention to surrounding

Question 17

Quadriplegia

Answer 17

paralysis of all 4 extremeties and trunk

Question 18

paralegia

Answer 18

paralysis of both trunk and LE

Question 19

hemiplegia

Answer 19

paralysis/weakness in UE and LE on same side

CVA

Question 20

Unilateral orthopedic

Answer 20

fractures or joint replacement

Question 21

Multiple joint dysfunction

Answer 21

diseases of connective tissue

like RA and scleroderma

Question 22

Goals of positioning in a static posture?

Answer 22

increase stability and facilitate mobility

Question 23

What can we do to increase patient comfort?

Answer 23

maintain normal spinal curvatures

provide adequate support, cushioning , draping , and manage enviorment

Question 24

Objectives for short term positioning?

Answer 24

safety
comfort
therapist access

Question 25

Long term positioning objectives

Answer 25

safety
prevention( pressure ulcers, edema, contractures)
comfort

Question 26

long term positioning checklist

Answer 26

-clear airway
-good spinal alignment
-minimize pressure over boney prominence
-minimize shear forces
-cushion
-immobile extremities should be elevated
-position to prevent contractures
-support and stability for trunk and extremities
-allow long term function
-optimize interaction with enviorment
-special needs have been accomodated

Question 27

Contraindications for Total hip

Answer 27

IR, Adduction, flex