Transfers Flashcards

1
Q

Weight bearing statuses

A

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

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2
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NWB

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

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3
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WBAT

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

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4
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TTWB

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

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5
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PWB

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

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6
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Focus of exam

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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

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7
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Safe positions

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Supine or in locked wheelchair with all parts attached

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8
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Body mechanics for sit to & from stand

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Head - hips principle

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9
Q

During transfer, which side should you transfer patient to

A

Strongest side

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10
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Where does therapist stand for ortho patient with WB restriction on 1 leg

A

By strong/uninvolved LE

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11
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Where does therapist stand for neuro patient with weakness in 1 LE

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By weak/involved LE

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12
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Safety procedure during transfers

A

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

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13
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Active transfer

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Patient helps with transfer in any way

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14
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Passive transfer

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Patient unable to help
Requires 100% assistance

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