Caregiver Mobility Assistance 2

Question 1

Where should a gait belt be positioned when assisting with walking?

Accepted Answer

Around the waist over clothing

Answer

Around the chest

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Around the hips below the waist

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Around the caregiver's waist

Question 2

How should a client use a standard walker?

Accepted Answer

Lift it and place it one arm's length ahead, then step into it

Answer

Slide it along the floor continuously

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Place it as far ahead as possible and rush to it

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Hold it to one side while walking

Question 3

Which is a fall risk factor caregivers should monitor?

Accepted Answer

Medications that cause dizziness

Answer

Regular exercise

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Properly fitted shoes

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A nightlight in the bathroom

Question 4

What is orthostatic hypotension and how should it be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Sudden BP drop when standing; have the client sit at bed edge first

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High BP when lying down; elevate legs

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Increased heart rate during exercise; stop activity

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Low BP during sleep; wake frequently

Question 5

Going upstairs with a cane, which goes up first?

Accepted Answer

Strong leg, then cane, then weak leg

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Cane, then strong leg, then weak leg

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Cane, then weak leg, then strong leg

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Weak leg, then cane, then strong leg

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of passive range-of-motion exercises?

Accepted Answer

Maintain joint mobility when the client cannot move independently

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Build cardiovascular endurance

Answer

Replace physical therapy

Answer

Increase muscle mass