Ambulatory Assistive Devices: Types, Construction, and Uses, Quizzes of Health sciences

Download Ambulatory Assistive Devices: Types, Construction, and Uses and more Quizzes Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 What is the purpose of ambulatory assistive devices? DEFINITION 1 to provide external support for the MSK system TERM 2 Major indications for use of AAD's? DEFINITION 2 decreased ability to bear weight through LE's muscle weakness or paralysis inadequate balance TERM 3 What is usually the first step in teaching principles for a new motor skill? DEFINITION 3 parallel bars TERM 4 Types of Crutches DEFINITION 4 axillary crutches upper arm crutches forearm crutches platform crutches rolling knee crutch TERM 5 Types of Walkers DEFINITION 5 standard walker reciprocal walker rolling walker rollator walkers three-wheel rollator TERM 6 Types of Canes DEFINITION 6 Standard cane off-set cane quad canes hemi-walker TERM 7 Axillary crutches (construction, adv/disadv, ind.) DEFINITION 7 construction: metal or wood, adjustable or notadv: lateral stability, inexpensive, fits stairsdis.: cumbersome, tendency to exert axillary pressure and need coordination to useind.: good (4/5 to 5/5) upper limb strength TERM 8 Upper arm crutches (construction, adv/disadv, ind.) DEFINITION 8 construction: metal or wood, adjustable or notadv.: aids weak elbow extensors, fits stairsdis.: somewhat cumbersome, cuffs difficult to removeind.: weak elbow extensors TERM 9 Upper arm crutches are also called what? DEFINITION 9 tricepseverettcaliforniawarm springs TERM 10 forearm crutches (construction, adv/disadv, ind.) DEFINITION 10 construction: metal, adjustable or notadv.: handgrip in addition to cuff gives more support than standard cane, may release grip without dropping crutch, less cumbersome than axillary or upper arm crutchesdis.: Cuffs difficult to remove, expensiveindications: used with good to normal upper limb strength TERM 21 rollator walker also known as? DEFINITION 21 large wheel walkerseated walker TERM 22 three-wheeled rollator walker (construction, adv/disadv, ind.) DEFINITION 22 construction: metal, folding or notadv.: provides greatest stabilitydis.:Requires use of both hands, does not fit through all areas, questionable stair-climbingindications: bilateral lower extremity weakness, slight balance problems TERM 23 standard cane (construction, adv/disadv, ind. DEFINITION 23 construction: metal or wood, adjustable or not, variety of handle shapesadv.: inexpensive, fits stairsdis: Single point of support, small base of support, off-loads only 15% of body weight (need 85% wt bearing on both LE's to use)indications:Pain on weight-bearing, swaying or shifts of trunk, slight balance problems TERM 24 standard cane also known as? DEFINITION 24 crook handle TERM 25 off-set cane (construction, adv/disadv, ind. DEFINITION 25 construction: metal or wood, adjustable or not, variety of handle shapesadv.: inexpensive, fits stairs, handle puts support under hand/armdis.: Single point of support, small base of support, off-loads only 15% of body weightindications:Pain on weight-bearing, swaying or shifts of trunk, slight balance problems TERM 26 off-set cane also known as? DEFINITION 26 ortho cane TERM 27 quad cane (construction, adv/disadv, ind. DEFINITION 27 construction: metal, adjustable or not, variety of handle shapes, base sizesadv: Stable, cane stands by itself, wide base of supportdis: off-loads only 15% of body weightindications: Pain on weight-bearing, hemiparesis, swaying or shifts of trunk, balance problems TERM 28 Hemi walker (construction, advantages, disadvantages, indications) DEFINITION 28 construction: metal and adjustableadvantages: takes more weight, wide base of supportdis: unstable if too much wt put on device, no stairsindications: hemiparesis TERM 29 hemi walker also known as? DEFINITION 29 walkcane TERM 30 Factors in determining ambulation aid selection DEFINITION 30 Weight-bearing allowed Base of support needed Balance ability Fear of falling Energy expenditure Cost Availability self-image TERM 31 What is the goal of an ambulation aid? DEFINITION 31 to allow the patient mobility with safety. TERM 32 How to fit crutches? DEFINITION 32 The top of the crutches should be at least two finger widths deep from the armpit (make sure the shoulders are relaxed). When the arm is hanging straight down, the hand piece should be at the level of the wrist Elbows flexed 20-30 degrees TERM 33 When fitting crutches, what should you not do? DEFINITION 33 Do not allow the top of the crutch to push up into the armpit. It is possible to damage nerves and blood vessels with constant pressure. TERM 34 Important points about crutches DEFINITION 34 Crutches bottom needs to be cleaned off everyday Make sure nuts/bolts secure Remove throw rugs, unstable furniture Escape plan for fire in house TERM 35 How to fit a walker? DEFINITION 35 Walker handles at level of greater trochanter Elbows flexed 20-30 degrees The best rule is the handles should be at the level of the center of gravity of the person.