Levels of Assistance Overview
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What are the different levels of assistance, in order from least needed to most?

  • Maximal Assist (correct)
  • Contact Guard (correct)
  • Dependent (correct)
  • Independent (correct)

    • Describe Independent level of assistance.

    Patient performs and completes activity consistently and safely without physical or verbal assistance.

    Describe Independent with equipment level of assistance.

    Patient performs and completes activity consistently and safely after equipment has been provided.

    Describe Independent with set-up level of assistance.

    <p>Patient performs and completes activity consistently and safely once the activity has been arranged, with or without the use of equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Supervision level of assistance.

    <p>Patient physically performs and completes activity but requires verbal cueing and/or intermittent observation for occasional problems or inconsistent performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Close Supervision level of assistance.

    <p>Patient physically performs and completes activity but requires verbal cueing and continual observation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Contact Guard level of assistance.

    <p>Patient completes activity but requires the therapist's hands on for safety, not physical assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Minimal Assist level of assistance.

    <p>Patient performs approximately 75% of activity, 25% physical assistance is provided by the therapist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Moderate Assist level of assistance.

    <p>Patient performs approximately 50% of activity, 50% of physical assistance is provided by the therapist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Maximal Assist level of assistance.

    <p>Patient performs approximately 25% or less of activity, 75% or more physical assistance is provided by the therapist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Dependent level of assistance.

    <p>Patient is unable to perform any part of the activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Levels of Assistance Overview

    • Assistance levels rank from least needed to most needed: Independent, Independent with equipment, Independent with set-up, Supervision, Close Supervision, Contact Guard, Minimal Assist, Moderate Assist, Maximal Assist, Dependent.

    Independent Level of Assistance

    • Patient completes activities consistently and safely without any physical or verbal help.

    Independent with Equipment Level of Assistance

    • Patient performs all tasks independently after the necessary equipment has been supplied.

    Independent with Set-Up Level of Assistance

    • Patient can complete activities consistently and safely once the setup is arranged, with or without equipment involved.

    Supervision Level of Assistance

    • Patient carries out activities but needs verbal prompts and/or intermittent observation to address infrequent issues.

    Close Supervision Level of Assistance

    • Patient performs tasks with continuous verbal prompts and requires ongoing observation for safety and consistency.

    Contact Guard Level of Assistance

    • Patient can finish tasks but necessitates the therapist’s hands-on presence for safety, without direct physical assistance.

    Minimal Assist Level of Assistance

    • Patient performs around 75% of tasks independently, with 25% of the activity requiring physical help from the therapist.

    Moderate Assist Level of Assistance

    • Patient manages approximately 50% of the activity independently, needing equal physical assistance (50%) from the therapist.

    Maximal Assist Level of Assistance

    • Patient is capable of completing 25% or less of the required tasks, with 75% or more physical support from the therapist.

    Dependent Level of Assistance

    • Patient is entirely unable to perform any aspect of the activity and requires complete assistance.

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    This quiz explores the various levels of assistance required for patients during their activities. From independent performance to dependent assistance, it covers each category, helping learners understand the nuances of care requirements. Test your knowledge on how to categorize different levels of patient assistance.

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