Dressing Techniques for Hemiplegia Patients

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What is the recommended way for patients with hemiplegia to dress?

Dressing while seated on a stable surface with both feet on the floor (correct)

Dressing while standing on one leg

Dressing while lying down on a bed

Dressing in front of a mirror

What is the purpose of a dressing stick?

To put on socks

To push and pull garments off and on the feet and legs (correct)

To remove socks

To hold the patient stable

What is a precaution for patients who have undergone total hip replacement?

Externally rotating the leg

Flexing the hip past 120 degrees

Adducting the leg past midline

Avoiding flexing the hip past 90 degrees (correct)

What is the benefit of using shoes that are ½ larger for patients with difficulty in ambulation?

It makes it easier to put on and take off Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an elastic shoelace or adapted shoe fastener?

To make it easier to put on and take off shoes Signup and view all the answers

What can a reacher be used for?

To pick up objects on the floor, arrange clothes, and remove clothes from hangers Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of positioning the shoehorn between the legs when putting on shoes?

It reduces the chance of internal rotation of the hip Signup and view all the answers

What type of garment is recommended for individuals with limited upper extremity function?

Front-opening garments with stretchable fabrics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bra band extender?

To assist in putting on the bra Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a dressing stick?

It assists in putting on shirts and blouses Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using larger buttons or zippers with a loop on the pull-tab?

They are easier to manipulate for individuals with limited dexterity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a buttonhook?

To help with fastening buttons and zippers Signup and view all the answers

What type of faucet handle is recommended for individuals with paraplegia?

Lever handles Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to position the tub seat correctly for patients with hip precautions?

To facilitate reaching the faucets without excessive hip flexion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a long-handled bath brush in adaptive bathing?

To reach the legs, feet, and back Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge individuals with tetraplegia face when dressing?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals with spinal cord injuries at C6 and below dress their lower extremities while in bed?

By using their wrist extensors and elbow flexors Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a bath mitt or long cloth scrubber in adaptive bathing?

To allow the user to reach and clean hard-to-reach areas Signup and view all the answers