Quiz 3

Question 1

For Canes and Walkers where should the hand grip align with?

Answer 1

greater trochanter or at wrist crease with the arm straight

Question 2

what should the angle of elbow be for canes and walker?

Answer 2

20-25

Question 3

When fitting someone for axillary crutches how should they stand?

Answer 3

crutches 6 in away and at 45 deg angle

Question 4

good axillary crutch fit

Answer 4

2-3 fingers underarmpit
radial styloid process
20-30 deg elbow

Question 5

fit axillary crutches in supine

Answer 5

tape measure from axillary fold to 6-8 in from heel

laterally

Question 6

fit axillary crutches in seated

Answer 6

L shape measure from olecranon to tip of long finger

Question 7

loftstrand cuff placement

Answer 7

1 1/3 in distal to olecranon process

Question 8

who uses platforms

Answer 8

pts. who cannot bear weight through hands, wrist or forearm. Poor grip strength

Question 9

what tests quantify gait

Answer 9

DGI, TUG, gait velocity assigment

Question 10

gait cycle

Answer 10

two steps =stride

Question 11

step

Answer 11

measured by heel of 1 limb to heel of other

Question 12

stride

Answer 12

both L and R step

measured by heel contact of 1 limb wo the next heel contact of that same limb

Question 13

stance

Answer 13

foot is in contact of ground

60 percent of gait

Question 14

swing

Answer 14

foot not in contact with ground
40 percent of gait

Question 15

who uses two point gait

Answer 15

ms
weakness
balance problems

Question 16

who uses three point

Answer 16

pts with 1 involved LE

pts who are weak, painful or decreased wbing

Question 17

four point

Answer 17

used for patients who require max stability / balance

Question 18

what gait pattern should be used for a minimally impaired balance patient

Answer 18

3 point

Question 19

what gait pattern should be used for a moderatllely impaired balance patient

Answer 19

2,3,4

Question 20

what gait pattern should be used for a signficantly impaired balanced patient

Answer 20

3 or 4