FPCC Exam 3 Study Guide Solutions
Abductor pillow - ANSWER-edge shaped pillow between the patient's legs, *used to prevent internal
hip rotation and hip abduction*
Used after femoral fracture, hip fracture, or surgery.
Two point crutch gait - ANSWER-*partial weight bearing*, use both feet. This...
-Some have the patient *supine, maybe to transfer patient from bed to stretcher, or have them lifted up
while we make their bed.*
Transfer belt - ANSWER✔✔-a heavy belt several inches wide that is used to *facilitate transfer or provide
a secure mechanism to hold the patient when ambulating*
-Apply belt *around patient's abdomen*, close to their center of gravity.
-The belt may have external grip holds, or you may grip the entire belt with your hand.
Active range of motion (AROM) - ANSWER✔✔-actively moving own extremity through ROM like
extension, flexion.
Want to encourage & teach clients to keep moving.
Passive range of motion (PROM) - ANSWER✔✔-movements of the joints through their range of motion
*by another person*
-support above & below the joint
-take joint to point where pt starts to feel resistance
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