Restorative Skills Ambulation and Mobility Training

Question 1

Before ambulating a resident for the first time after a period of bed rest, what should the restorative aide do first?

Accepted Answer

Dangle the resident at the bedside to assess for orthostatic hypotension

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Immediately stand the resident and begin walking

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Apply a gait belt and begin walking without sitting up first

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Check blood pressure only while the resident is still lying down

Question 2

What is the correct placement of a gait belt when assisting a resident with ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Snugly around the resident's waist over clothing, with two fingers fitting underneath

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Loosely around the hips for comfort

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Around the resident's chest under the arms

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Around the wrist for light guidance only

Question 3

During ambulation, a resident begins to fall. What is the correct aide response?

Accepted Answer

Guide the resident to the floor in a controlled manner using the gait belt

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Try to hold the resident up and prevent any contact with the floor

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Release the gait belt and call for help

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Quickly lower the resident to a nearby chair regardless of distance

Question 4

Which type of walker provides the most stability for a resident with significant balance impairment?

Accepted Answer

Standard (pick-up) walker

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Rolling (wheeled) walker

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Hemi walker

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Quad cane

Question 5

When walking behind a resident who uses a walker, where should the restorative aide position themselves?

Accepted Answer

Slightly behind and to one side of the resident, holding the gait belt

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Directly in front of the resident to catch them if they fall forward

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Several feet back to give the resident independence

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Alongside the resident holding their hand only

Question 6

What is orthostatic hypotension?

Accepted Answer

A drop in blood pressure when moving from lying or sitting to standing

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High blood pressure during exercise

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Normal blood pressure fluctuation during sleep

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Chronic low blood pressure unrelated to position