NPTE-PTA Equipment, Devices & Technologies

Question 1

A patient has non-weight-bearing (NWB) status on the right lower extremity and is using axillary crutches. Which gait pattern is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

3-point gait

Answer

2-point gait

Answer

4-point gait

Answer

Swing-through gait

Question 2

When fitting a patient for axillary crutches, the axillary pad should be positioned how far below the axilla?

Accepted Answer

1-2 inches below

Answer

Flush with the axilla

Answer

4-5 inches below

Answer

At the level of the shoulder

Question 3

A Lofstrand (forearm) crutch differs from an axillary crutch primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Allows hands-free use via the forearm cuff

Answer

Requires less upper extremity strength to use

Answer

Provides greater overall stability than axillary crutches

Answer

Is contraindicated for long-term use

Question 4

Which of the following assistive devices provides the LEAST amount of stability?

Accepted Answer

Standard straight cane

Answer

Standard walker

Answer

Hemi-walker

Answer

Quad cane

Question 5

A patient with a 2-point crutch gait moves:

Accepted Answer

One crutch and the contralateral lower extremity simultaneously

Answer

One crutch first, then the opposite crutch

Answer

Both crutches together, then both legs together

Answer

Both crutches first, then both legs swing through

Question 6

When measuring cane height for a patient, the handle should be level with the:

Accepted Answer

Wrist crease with arm relaxed at side

Answer

Greater trochanter

Answer

Anterior superior iliac spine

Answer

Mid-thigh level

Question 7

A patient progressing from a standard walker to a less supportive device would MOST appropriately transition to:

Accepted Answer

Quad cane

Answer

Axillary crutches

Answer

Lofstrand crutches

Answer

Platform walker