week 5

Question 1

“Moving from one position or place to another (during performance of everyday activities), such as in- bed mobility, wheelchair mobility, transfers (wheelchair, bed, car, tub toilet, tub/shower, chair, floor). Performing functional ambulation and transporting objects.”

Answer 1

functional mobility

Question 2

Affected foot not touching floor

Answer 2

NWB

Question 3

May lightly touch the floor for balance, not to weight bear through the leg (10%)

Answer 3

TTWB

Question 4

30-50% of body weight on affected side

Answer 4

PWB

Question 5

Full body weight allowed

Answer 5

FWB

Question 6

Hazards include both environmental and intrinsic factors for falls

Answer 6

Throw rugs  Poor lighting  Inadequate bathroom grab bars  Inadequate stair rails  Electrical cords  Items on the floor  Medications  Weakness  Balance disorder  Health

Question 7

proper body mechanics for transfers

Answer 7

Get close to patient  Position your body to face the patient  Bend your knees  Keep a neutral spine  Keep a wide base of support  Keep your heels down  Ask for help if you need it  Don’t combine movements

Question 8

Ramps

Answer 8

For every 1 in of rise you need 1 foot of run  1 in to 12 in

Question 9

interventions for driver rehab

Answer 9

Hand controls  Steering device (spinner knob or V-grip)  Upper torso support strap (positioning device)  Accessible or remote switches for horn, dimmer, wipers, turn signals  Parking brake extension  Key turners  Mirror extensions  Back supports