Question 1

Fatigue during gait training may be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  time of day gait training is started. 
B)  physical effort required to use an ambulatory assistive device. 
C)  medications. 
D)  amount to be learned to safely use an ambulatory assistive device. 
A)  time of day gait training is started. 
B)  physical effort required to use an ambulatory assistive device. 
C)  medications. 
D)  amount to be learned to safely use an ambulatory assistive device. B

Question 2

Patients who are partial weight bearing on their left lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches advance what FIRST to ascend stairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary crutches 
B)  Right lower extremity 
C)  Left lower extremity 
A)  Axillary crutches 
B)  Right lower extremity 
C)  Left lower extremity B

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST ambulatory assistive device for a patient with poor coordination and lower extremity weakness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two canes 
B)  Forearm crutches 
C)  Axillary crutches 
D)  A walker 
A)  Two canes 
B)  Forearm crutches 
C)  Axillary crutches 
D)  A walker D

Question 4

Appropriate ambulatory assistive device(s) for a patient who fractured his right tibia in a skiing accident and is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  two canes. 
B)  platform walker. 
C)  axillary crutches. 
D)  forearm crutches. 
A)  two canes. 
B)  platform walker. 
C)  axillary crutches. 
D)  forearm crutches.

Question 5

When ambulating with a non-wheeled walker, patients use a:

Accepted Answer

A)  step-to gait pattern. 
B)  step-through gait pattern. 
A)  step-to gait pattern. 
B)  step-through gait pattern.

Question 6

Patients who are non-weight-bearing on the right lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches assume sitting by placing both crutches in their:

Accepted Answer

A)  right hand. 
B)  left hand. 
A)  right hand. 
B)  left hand.

Question 7

When guarding patients descending the stairs facing down the stairs PTs/PTAs stand:

Accepted Answer

A)  in front of the patient. 
B)  behind the patient. 
C)  alongside the patient. 
A)  in front of the patient. 
B)  behind the patient. 
C)  alongside the patient.

Question 8

Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the LEAST amount of support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary crutches 
B)  Walker 
C)  Forearm crutches 
D)  Quad cane 
A)  Axillary crutches 
B)  Walker 
C)  Forearm crutches 
D)  Quad cane

Question 9

To assist a patient to learn to problem solve and generalize skills, gait training should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  structuring the environment to reduce distractions. 
B)  starting with simple tasks. 
C)  varying the environment. 
D)  demonstrating the gait pattern. 
A)  structuring the environment to reduce distractions. 
B)  starting with simple tasks. 
C)  varying the environment. 
D)  demonstrating the gait pattern.

Question 10

A non-weight bearing gait pattern can be performed with which of the following ambulatory assistive devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two canes 
B)  One forearm crutch 
C)  Walker 
D)  Two quad canes 
A)  Two canes 
B)  One forearm crutch 
C)  Walker 
D)  Two quad canes

Question 11

Tests and measures useful for indications which ambulatory assistive device is appropriate include:

Accepted Answer

A)  quality of life survey. 
B)  six minute walk test. 
C)  lower extremity goniometry. 
D)  balance assessment. 
A)  quality of life survey. 
B)  six minute walk test. 
C)  lower extremity goniometry. 
D)  balance assessment.

Question 12

Patients who are partial weight bearing on the left lower extremity and ambulate with a walker, when assuming standing from a chair with armrests, place their:

Accepted Answer

A)  right hand on the walker. 
B)  left hand on the walker. 
A)  right hand on the walker. 
B)  left hand on the walker.

Question 13

Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the GREATEST stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cane 
B)  Walker 
C)  Forearm crutches 
D)  Axillary crutches 
A)  Cane 
B)  Walker 
C)  Forearm crutches 
D)  Axillary crutches

Question 14

To correctly adjust the height of axillary crutches:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that the patient is standing erect. 
B)  be able to place one hand width between the top of the crutch and the axillae. 
C)  place the crutch tip alongside the lateral malleolus. 
D)  ensure that the patient elevates the scapula. 
A)  ensure that the patient is standing erect. 
B)  be able to place one hand width between the top of the crutch and the axillae. 
C)  place the crutch tip alongside the lateral malleolus. 
D)  ensure that the patient elevates the scapula.

Question 15

A four-point gait pattern is indicated for patients who:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack coordination. 
B)  cannot bear full weight bearing through both lower extremities. 
C)  have balance problems. 
D)  have pain in both lower extremities. 
A)  lack coordination. 
B)  cannot bear full weight bearing through both lower extremities. 
C)  have balance problems. 
D)  have pain in both lower extremities.

Question 16

The height of the hand grip of a walker is:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the level of the finger tips. 
B)  at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joints. 
C)  with the elbow at approximately 45 degrees when gripping the walker. 
D)  with the elbow at approximately 20 degrees when gripping the walker. 
A)  at the level of the finger tips. 
B)  at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joints. 
C)  with the elbow at approximately 45 degrees when gripping the walker. 
D)  with the elbow at approximately 20 degrees when gripping the walker.

Question 17

When patients are FIRST learning to ambulate with an assistive device, the PTs/PTAs:

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the family from helping the patient. 
B)  monitor the environment for the patient. 
C)  remind patients to not look at their feet. 
D)  let the patient select the assistive device. 
A)  keep the family from helping the patient. 
B)  monitor the environment for the patient. 
C)  remind patients to not look at their feet. 
D)  let the patient select the assistive device.

Question 18

Which of the following are indications for gait training in the parallel bars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient needs safety for learning a gait pattern 
B)  Patient needs stability 
C)  Patient lacks coordination 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Patient needs safety for learning a gait pattern 
B)  Patient needs stability 
C)  Patient lacks coordination 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is a technique to reduce fatigue during gait training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent rest periods 
B)  Varying the environment from simple to complex 
C)  Frequently reminding the patient what to do so the patient does not need to think 
D)  Starting with the hardest tasks so patient can be safe 
A)  Frequent rest periods 
B)  Varying the environment from simple to complex 
C)  Frequently reminding the patient what to do so the patient does not need to think 
D)  Starting with the hardest tasks so patient can be safe

Question 20

When using close guarding, PTs/PTAs:

Accepted Answer

A)  walk alongside and slightly behind the patient with a hand on the gait belt. 
B)  walk alongside the patient without touching the patient or gait belt. 
C)  walk behind the patient with one hand on the gait belt and one on the patient's shoulder. 
D)  walk behind and slightly to the side of the patient with one hand on the gait belt. 
A)  walk alongside and slightly behind the patient with a hand on the gait belt. 
B)  walk alongside the patient without touching the patient or gait belt. 
C)  walk behind the patient with one hand on the gait belt and one on the patient's shoulder. 
D)  walk behind and slightly to the side of the patient with one hand on the gait belt.

Fatigue during gait training may be due to:

Patients who are partial weight bearing on their left lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches advance what FIRST to ascend stairs?

Which of the following is the BEST ambulatory assistive device for a patient with poor coordination and lower extremity weakness?

Appropriate ambulatory assistive device(s) for a patient who fractured his right tibia in a skiing accident and is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity is:

When ambulating with a non-wheeled walker, patients use a:

Patients who are non-weight-bearing on the right lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches assume sitting by placing both crutches in their:

When guarding patients descending the stairs facing down the stairs PTs/PTAs stand:

Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the LEAST amount of support?

To assist a patient to learn to problem solve and generalize skills, gait training should include:

A non-weight bearing gait pattern can be performed with which of the following ambulatory assistive devices?

Tests and measures useful for indications which ambulatory assistive device is appropriate include:

Patients who are partial weight bearing on the left lower extremity and ambulate with a walker, when assuming standing from a chair with armrests, place their:

Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the GREATEST stability?

To correctly adjust the height of axillary crutches:

A four-point gait pattern is indicated for patients who:

The height of the hand grip of a walker is:

When patients are FIRST learning to ambulate with an assistive device, the PTs/PTAs:

Which of the following are indications for gait training in the parallel bars?

Which of the following is a technique to reduce fatigue during gait training?

When using close guarding, PTs/PTAs:

Introduction to Patient Care

Communication and Patientclient Management Process

Preparation for Patient Care

Aseptic Techniques

Vital Signs and Anthropometrics

Wheelchairs

Turning and Positioning

Range of Motion Exercise

Transfer Activities

Filters

Exam 10: Gait Training With Ambulatory Assistive Devices

Fatigue during gait training may be due to:

Patients who are partial weight bearing on their left lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches advance what FIRST to ascend stairs?

Which of the following is the BEST ambulatory assistive device for a patient with poor coordination and lower extremity weakness?

Appropriate ambulatory assistive device(s) for a patient who fractured his right tibia in a skiing accident and is partial weight bearing on the right lower extremity is:

When ambulating with a non-wheeled walker, patients use a:

Patients who are non-weight-bearing on the right lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches assume sitting by placing both crutches in their:

When guarding patients descending the stairs facing down the stairs PTs/PTAs stand:

Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the LEAST amount of support?

To assist a patient to learn to problem solve and generalize skills, gait training should include:

A non-weight bearing gait pattern can be performed with which of the following ambulatory assistive devices?

Tests and measures useful for indications which ambulatory assistive device is appropriate include:

Patients who are partial weight bearing on the left lower extremity and ambulate with a walker, when assuming standing from a chair with armrests, place their:

Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the GREATEST stability?

To correctly adjust the height of axillary crutches:

A four-point gait pattern is indicated for patients who:

The height of the hand grip of a walker is:

When patients are FIRST learning to ambulate with an assistive device, the PTs/PTAs:

Which of the following are indications for gait training in the parallel bars?

Which of the following is a technique to reduce fatigue during gait training?

When using close guarding, PTs/PTAs:

Introduction to Patient Care

Communication and Patientclient Management Process

Preparation for Patient Care

Aseptic Techniques

Vital Signs and Anthropometrics

Wheelchairs

Turning and Positioning

Range of Motion Exercise

Transfer Activities

Filters