Transfers

Question 1

Weight bearing statuses

Answer 1

Non weight bearing (NWB)
Weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT)
Toe touch weight bearing (TTWB)
Partial weight bearing (PWB)

Question 2

NWB

Answer 2

Non weight bearing
Cannot put any weight through that joint/extremity

Question 3

WBAT

Answer 3

Weight bearing as tolerated
Put as much weight through the joint/extremity that they can tolerate with regards to pain

Question 4

TTWB

Answer 4

Toe touch weight bearing
Carefully rest their toes on the ground but minimal pressure through extremity

Question 5

PWB

Answer 5

Partial weight bearing
Put partial weight through joint/extremity
Typically noted as a percentage

Question 6

Focus of exam

Answer 6

Screening needed to determine how to transfer or ambulate with a patient
Decide level of assistance, equipment needs, number of people needed to assist in moving the patient

Question 7

Safe positions

Answer 7

Supine or in locked wheelchair with all parts attached

Question 8

Body mechanics for sit to & from stand

Answer 8

Head - hips principle

Question 9

During transfer, which side should you transfer patient to

Answer 9

Strongest side

Question 10

Where does therapist stand for ortho patient with WB restriction on 1 leg

Answer 10

By strong/uninvolved LE

Question 11

Where does therapist stand for neuro patient with weakness in 1 LE

Answer 11

By weak/involved LE

Question 12

Safety procedure during transfers

Answer 12

Gait belt always placed before
Position wheelchair as close to surface as possible
Transfer to even surface - if not, higher to lower is better
Always transfer to strong side

Question 13

Active transfer

Answer 13

Patient helps with transfer in any way

Question 14

Passive transfer

Answer 14

Patient unable to help
Requires 100% assistance