THR & Spine Precautions

Question 1

What movement should be avoided with posterior hip precautions?
A. Hip flexion past 90 degrees
B. Hip extension
C. Hip abduction
D. Hip adduction

Answer 1

A. Hip flexion past 90 degrees

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a posterior hip precaution?
A. No hip internal rotation
B. No hip adduction
C. No hip flexion past 90 degrees
D. No hip extension

Answer 2

D. No hip extension

Question 3

3. What is a key anterior hip precaution?
   A. No hip flexion past 90 degrees
   B. No hip extension
   C. No hip abduction
   D. No hip internal rotation

Answer 3

B. No hip extension

Question 4

4. What is a common precaution for both anterior and posterior hip approaches?
   A. No hip flexion past 90 degrees
   B. No hip internal rotation
   C. No hip adduction
   D. No crossing legs

Answer 4

D. No crossing legs

Question 5

For patients with anterior hip precautions, which movement should they avoid?
A. Stepping backwards
B. Sitting down
C. Crossing legs
D. Hip flexion past 90 degrees

Answer 5

A. Stepping backwards

Question 6

Which movement is restricted in the posterior hip approach?
A. No hip abduction
B. No hip internal rotation
C. No hip extension
D. No hip external rotation

Answer 6

B. No hip internal rotation

Question 7

Which approach has a precaution to avoid hip extension?
A. Posterior
B. Anterior
C. Lateral
D. Global

Answer 7

B. Anterior

Question 8

How should a patient with posterior hip precautions sit down?
A. Flexing the hip past 90 degrees
B. Keeping the knees lower than the hips
C. Using a low chair
D. Avoiding hip flexion past 90 degrees

Answer 8

D. Avoiding hip flexion past 90 degrees

Question 9

What should be avoided to prevent hip adduction in posterior hip precautions?
A. Crossing legs
B. Sitting in a recliner
C. Using a high chair
D. Standing upright

Answer 9

A. Crossing legs

Question 10

For patients with anterior hip precautions, which movement is NOT allowed?
A. Hip flexion past 90 degrees
B. Hip extension
C. Hip adduction
D. Hip internal rotation

Answer 10

B. Hip extension

Question 11

What does “BLT” stand for in spinal precautions?
A. Bending, Lifting, Twisting
B. Bending, Lateral movements, Twisting
C. Balancing, Lifting, Turning
D. Bending, Leaning, Twisting

Answer 11

A. Bending, Lifting, Twisting

Question 12

Which of the following should be avoided for spinal precautions?
A. Picking up items over 10 lbs
B. Standing for more than 20 minutes
C. Lying down flat
D. Sitting in a recliner

Answer 12

A. Picking up items over 10 lbs

Question 13

What type of brace might be prescribed for spinal precautions?
A. Knee brace
B. Cervical collar
C. Hip abductor brace
D. Shoulder brace

Answer 13

B. Cervical collar

Question 14

For cervical spine patients, which activity should be avoided?
A. Reaching above the shoulder
B. Sitting for long periods
C. Bending at the waist
D. Walking for long distances

Answer 14

A. Reaching above the shoulder

Question 15

What should patients with spinal precautions do when transitioning from sitting to standing?
A. Flex their spine
B. Use their arms for support
C. Bend at the waist
D. Twist their back

Answer 15

B. Use their arms for support

Question 16

Which position should be avoided for patients with spinal precautions?
A. Sitting upright
B. Lying on their back with knees bent
C. Standing with a neutral spine
D. Bending forward

Answer 16

D. Bending forward

Question 17

What should patients with spinal precautions avoid when lifting objects?
A. Bending at the knees
B. Twisting the spine
C. Using both hands
D. Keeping the object close to the body

Answer 17

B. Twisting the spine

Question 18

What is recommended for spinal precautions when sleeping?
A. Lying flat on the stomach
B. Lying on the back with knees flexed
C. Lying on the side without a pillow
D. Sleeping without a mattress

Answer 18

B. Lying on the back with knees flexed

Question 19

How should patients with spinal precautions perform bed mobility?
A. Log rolling
B. Bending at the waist
C. Twisting the spine
D. Sitting up quickly

Answer 19

A. Log rolling

Question 20

What should be used to help maintain spinal precautions while sitting?
A. A high chair
B. A low chair
C. Armrests
D. A recliner

Answer 20

C. Armrests