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What is an isometric exercise?
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used to promote muscle tone and strength.
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What is quadriceps setting?
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an isometric exercise in which the client alternately tenses and relaxes the quadriceps muscles. "quad setting". essential to stand.
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What is gluteal setting?
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contraction and relaxation of the gluteal muscles to strengthen and tone them. essential to walking.
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What are somethings you can do to strengthen the upper arms?
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flexion and extension of the arms and wrists
raising and lowering weights with the hands squeezing a ball or spring grip performing modified hand push-ups in bed |
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What is a tilt table and what is it used for?
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device that raises the client from a supine to standing position. Helps clients adjust to being upright and bearing weight on their feet.
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What are parallel bars?
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Assistive devices that are handrails for assistance in walking
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What is a walking belt?
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Gait belt. Assist in walking.
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What is the most stable form of ambulatory aid?
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A walker.
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What are axillary crutches?
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Standard crutches
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What are forearm crutches?
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crutches that have an arm cuff but no axillary bar
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What are platform crutches?
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crutches that support the forearm.
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What are the four types of crutch walking gaits?
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four point gait
three point gait two point gait swing through gait |
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What is the use of a temporary prosthetic limb?
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facilitates early ambulation and promotes an intact body image immediately after surgery. also helps control stump swelling.
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Why is contruction of a permanent prosthesis delayed for several weeks or months?
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because the wound needs time to heal and the stump size needs to become stable.
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Explain a 4 four point gait.
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one crutch, opposite foot, other crutch, remaining foot.
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Explain a two point gait.
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one crutch and opposite foot moved in unison, followed by the remaining pair.
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Explain a three point non weight bearing gait.
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both crutches move forward followed by the weight bearing leg
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Explain a three point partial weight bearing gait.
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both crutches are advanced with weaker leg, stronger leg is placed parallel to weaker leg.
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explain a swing through gait
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both crutches are moved forward, one or both legs are advanced beyond the crutches
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What are some applicable nursing diagnoses for clients who need ambulatory aid?
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impaired physical mobility
risk for disuse syndrome unilateral neglect risk for trauma risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction risk for activity intolerance |
