Lab- Midterm

Question 1

THR- Posterior Approach: precautions

Answer 1

1. no hip flexion past 90°
2. no hip internal rotation
3. no hip adduction (abduction pillow)

Question 2

THR- Anterior Approach: precautions

Answer 2

1. no hip extension past neutral (be careful during ambulation)
2. no hip ER (particularly in combination with extension)
3. no hip flexion past 90°
4. no bridging or prone position

Question 3

Independent transfer

Answer 3

patient can perform transfer without any verbal or manual assistance (note: in some cases certain assistive devices may be used)

Question 4

Modified Independent transfer

Answer 4

patient uses adaptive or assistive equipment to perform task independently (e.g. a tranfer board, bed rail, grab bars or furniture)

Question 5

Assisted transfer

Answer 5

pt requires assistance from another person to perform activity safely in an acceptable time frame; physical assistance, oral or tactile cues, directions or instructions may be used

Question 6

Standby (supervision) assistance transfer

Answer 6

Pt. requires verbal or tactile cues, directions, or instructions from another person positioned close to, but not touching, the person to perform the activity safely and in acceptable time frame; the assistant may provide protection in case the pt’s safety is threatened

Question 7

Contact guarding transfer

Answer 7

caregiver is positioned close to the patient with his/her hands on the pt. or safety belt; it is very likely that the patient will require protection during the performance of the activity

Question 8

Minimal assistance transfer

Answer 8

Pt. performs 75% or more of the activity, assistance is required to complete the activity

Question 9

Moderate assistance transfer

Answer 9

pt. performs 50-74% of the activity, assistance is required to complete to activity

Question 10

Maximal assistance transfer

Answer 10

pt. performs 25%-49% or more of the activity, assistance is required to complete the activity.

Question 11

Dependent transfer

Answer 11

pt. requires total physical assistance from one or more persons to accomplish the activity safely; special equipment or devices may be used

Question 12

Full Weight Bearing (FWB)

Answer 12

100%; no restrictions. Assistive device (AD) may be used for balance impairment

Question 13

Weight Bearing as Tolerated (WBAT)

Answer 13

Limited only by the pt’s tolerance, usually 50-100%

Question 14

Partial Weight Bearing (PWB)

Answer 14

prescribed amount as a percentage of the patient’s body weight, usually 20%-50%, although interpretations vary widely

Question 15

Toe-touch weight bearing (TTWB)

Answer 15

foot may rest on the floor, but the extremity is not

Question 16

Touch-Down weight bearing (TDWB)

Answer 16

bearing weight. Patient may touch the foot to the ground for balance assistance only, however heel-strike pattern is perferred

Question 17

Non-Weight Bearing (NWB)

Answer 17

0%: foot and toes do not touch the ground