4 point crutch gait Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Crutches Canes & Walkers What is the weight bearing potential for two point crutch gait? - correct answer Partial weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for four point crutch gait? - correct answer Partial weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for swing to crutch gait? - correct answer Weight bearing What is the weight bearing potential for swing through crutch gait? - correct answer Weight bearing If a patient can not bear any weight on a leg, which c...

How do you measure crutches for a person? - ANSWER-2 to 3 finger widths below anterior axillary fold to a point lateral to and slightly in front of foot If they mention axilla or a landmark on the foot... - ANSWER-They are wrong instructions When the handgrip of a crutch is properly in place the elbow flexion should be? - ANSWER-30 degrees 2 Point Gait - ANSWER-1: Move one crutch and opposite foot together 2: Move other crutch and other foot together *Remember: 2 points together for a...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with bilateral avascular necrosis of the hips is to walk with crutches using a four-point gait for 6 weeks after her bone decompression surgeries: Which statement would indicate that the patient understands this technique? a. “The axillary bars on the crutches should support my weight when I walk:” b. “I will move both crutches and then swing my legs to the crutches—2 and 2 equals 4!” c. “I will move my right crutch and then my left leg and then...

NCLEX-RN Uworld Test Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following abdominal surgery. The nurse receives several prescriptions. Which prescription should the nurse initiate first? Click on the exhibit button for additional information. - answerNormal saline 2 L via rapid IV bolus. A housekeeping employee tells the staff nurse of having a headache and asks for acetaminophen. How should the ...

Using crutches, canes, & walkerscrutches: 4-point gait ( Partial weight bearing) - correct answer 1. Move right crutch forward 2. Move left foot just ahead of left crutch 3. Move left crutch forward 4. Move right foot just ahead of right crutch 5. Repeat crutches: 2-point gait (partial weight bearing) - correct answer 1. Move right crutch and left foot forward 2. As these points rest, move right and left crutch forward 3. Repeat crutches: walking up stairs - correct answer 1. Hold...

NCLEX crutches, canes and walkerswhen measuring for crutches they should be ___ finger widths below anterior axillary fold to a point _____ and slightly in front of the foot - correct answer 2-3; lateral to Measuring for crutches: when the hand grip is properly placed, the angle of the elbow flexion will be ____ degrees - correct answer 30 2 point gait - correct answer step one: move one crutch and opposite foot together step 2: move other crutch and opposite foot together *remember: ...

NCLEX-RN Uworld Test Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following abdominal surgery. The nurse receives several prescriptions. Which prescription should the nurse initiate first? Click on the exhibit button for additional information. - answerNormal saline 2 L via rapid IV bolus. A housekeeping employee tells the staff nurse of having a headache and asks for acetaminophen. How should the ...

A nurse is preparing to change the bed linens of a client who has AIDS and is incontinent of stool. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) items should the nurse don prior to providing client care? (Select all that apply.) A. Gown B. Gloves C. Mask D. Hair cover E. Goggles Check Answer Correct Answers: A. Gown B. Gloves A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. One of the clients is walking along the hallway and bumping into wa...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. B. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes...

Assistive Devices NCLEX Questions (Crutches, Canes, Walkers) Question and answers already passed 2024 What findings demonstrate that the crutches were adjusted correctly by the patient? - correct answer 1. The patient has a 2-3 finger (1 to 1.5 in) width distance between the axillae and crutch rest pad. 2. When the patient grips the handgrips of the crutches the elbow bends at about 30 degrees. 3. Hand grips of the crutches should be even with the hip line. 4. Patient place weight on t...