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When ascending stairs, what is the correct order of movement for a patient with a fractured limb?
When ascending stairs, what is the correct order of movement for a patient with a fractured limb?
- Unaffected limb, fractured limb, and then crutches (correct)
- Crutches, fractured limb, and then unaffected limb
- Unaffected limb, crutches, and then fractured limb
- Fractured limb, unaffected limb, and then crutches
What is the order of advancement in a four-point gait?
What is the order of advancement in a four-point gait?
- Uninvolved leg, crutch on involved side, involved leg, crutch on uninvolved side
- Involved leg, uninvolved leg, crutch on involved side, crutch on uninvolved side
- Crutch on involved side, uninvolved leg, involved leg, crutch on uninvolved side (correct)
- Crutch on uninvolved side, involved leg, crutch on involved side, uninvolved leg
When using a banister, which hand should the patient use to hold it?
When using a banister, which hand should the patient use to hold it?
- The hand on the opposite side of the fracture
- The hand on the same side as the fracture (correct)
- Both hands, one on the banister and one on the crutch
- Either hand, depending on the patient's preference
How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture ascend stairs?
How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture ascend stairs?
What is the primary advantage of a four-point gait?
What is the primary advantage of a four-point gait?
What is the preferred method of using crutches for patients with good balance and coordination?
What is the preferred method of using crutches for patients with good balance and coordination?
In a four-point gait, how many points are on the ground and bearing weight at any given time?
In a four-point gait, how many points are on the ground and bearing weight at any given time?
When descending stairs, what is the correct placement of the fractured limb and crutches?
When descending stairs, what is the correct placement of the fractured limb and crutches?
How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture descend stairs?
How does a patient with a lower extremity fracture descend stairs?
What is the main difference between a two-point and three-point gait?
What is the main difference between a two-point and three-point gait?
What is the primary purpose of using crutches in the step-through gait pattern?
What is the primary purpose of using crutches in the step-through gait pattern?
What is the primary characteristic of the step-through gait pattern?
What is the primary characteristic of the step-through gait pattern?
In a two-point gait, what is the relationship between the crutches and the fractured leg?
In a two-point gait, what is the relationship between the crutches and the fractured leg?
What type of gait is described when using one crutch on the uninvolved side and holding the banister with the hand on the same side as the fracture?
What type of gait is described when using one crutch on the uninvolved side and holding the banister with the hand on the same side as the fracture?
In a three-point gait, how many points of contact are maintained with the floor at any given time?
In a three-point gait, how many points of contact are maintained with the floor at any given time?
What type of gait is used for patients with partial weight-bearing fractures and secondary problems?
What type of gait is used for patients with partial weight-bearing fractures and secondary problems?
In a two-point gait, what is the sequence of movement?
In a two-point gait, what is the sequence of movement?
