THR & Spine Precautions Flashcards
What movement should be avoided with posterior hip precautions?
A. Hip flexion past 90 degrees
B. Hip extension
C. Hip abduction
D. Hip adduction
A. Hip flexion past 90 degrees
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
D. No hip extension
- 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
B. No hip extension
- 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
D. No crossing legs
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
A. Stepping backwards
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
B. No hip internal rotation
Which approach has a precaution to avoid hip extension?
A. Posterior
B. Anterior
C. Lateral
D. Global
B. Anterior
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
D. Avoiding hip flexion past 90 degrees
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
A. Crossing legs
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
B. Hip extension
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
A. Bending, Lifting, Twisting
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
A. Picking up items over 10 lbs
What type of brace might be prescribed for spinal precautions?
A. Knee brace
B. Cervical collar
C. Hip abductor brace
D. Shoulder brace
B. Cervical collar
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
A. Reaching above the shoulder
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
B. Use their arms for support
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
D. Bending forward
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
B. Twisting the spine
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
B. Lying on the back with knees flexed
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
A. Log rolling
What should be used to help maintain spinal precautions while sitting?
A. A high chair
B. A low chair
C. Armrests
D. A recliner
C. Armrests
