SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES USAHS (2024-2025)
MIDTERM EXAM
how long can someone sit in one position when they
have no feeling in their butt and has a history of open
pressure ulcers on their butt and is unable to shift their
weight? - <<<Answers>>>1 hour
how long can someone sit in one position if they are
under 18/still growing and arms or legs become highly
rigid or tense making movement stiff or slow? -
<<<Answers>>>2 hours
What is independent assistance? - <<<Answers>>>the
patient is able to perform without any type of
assistance, including verbal and manual assistance
what is the proper position of the half kneel lift? -
<<<Answers>>>kneel on one knee positioning behind
and on one side of the object
position the other leg with foot flat and hip and knee
flexed to 90 degrees
grasp and lift object with arms then place object on
thigh of the flexed leg
move the object close to the body
rise to a standing position maintaining normal lordosis
of the lumbar spine throughout the lift
, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES USAHS (2024-2025)
MIDTERM EXAM
what is the proper body position of the traditional lift? -
<<<Answers>>>face the object with feet in an AP
position on each side of the object and legs in a deep
squat
grasp object underneath with arms parallel or AP to one
another
contract flexors of the elbow and shoulder
contract extensors of legs to further raise the object
hold object close to the body
maintain normal lordosis of the lumbar spine
throughout the lift
what is the proper body position of the stoop lift? -
<<<Answers>>>partially flex hips and knees
maintain normal lordosis of the lumbar spine
grasp objects with hands
use legs to raise body and object, keeping object close
to the body
what wheelchair is designed for smooth surfaces and
not for vigorous functional activities? -
<<<Answers>>>standard
, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES USAHS (2024-2025)
MIDTERM EXAM
what wheel chair has a low profile, fixed frame and is
lightweight? - <<<Answers>>>sports
what is unique in the design of the sports wheelchair? -
<<<Answers>>>low back with canted rear wheels
fixed or adjustable axels
fixed or adjustable seat and backrest
what are some conditions that need a semi- or fully-
reclining wheelchair? - <<<Answers>>>severe arthritis
respiratory difficulties
poor trunk stability
quadriplegia
head injuries
post radical laminectomy
severe MS
muscular dystrophy
severe decubitus ulcers on butt
Balanced posture - <<<Answers>>>neutral pelvic tilt
neutral angle of hips and knees
MIDTERM EXAM
how long can someone sit in one position when they
have no feeling in their butt and has a history of open
pressure ulcers on their butt and is unable to shift their
weight? - <<<Answers>>>1 hour
how long can someone sit in one position if they are
under 18/still growing and arms or legs become highly
rigid or tense making movement stiff or slow? -
<<<Answers>>>2 hours
What is independent assistance? - <<<Answers>>>the
patient is able to perform without any type of
assistance, including verbal and manual assistance
what is the proper position of the half kneel lift? -
<<<Answers>>>kneel on one knee positioning behind
and on one side of the object
position the other leg with foot flat and hip and knee
flexed to 90 degrees
grasp and lift object with arms then place object on
thigh of the flexed leg
move the object close to the body
rise to a standing position maintaining normal lordosis
of the lumbar spine throughout the lift
, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES USAHS (2024-2025)
MIDTERM EXAM
what is the proper body position of the traditional lift? -
<<<Answers>>>face the object with feet in an AP
position on each side of the object and legs in a deep
squat
grasp object underneath with arms parallel or AP to one
another
contract flexors of the elbow and shoulder
contract extensors of legs to further raise the object
hold object close to the body
maintain normal lordosis of the lumbar spine
throughout the lift
what is the proper body position of the stoop lift? -
<<<Answers>>>partially flex hips and knees
maintain normal lordosis of the lumbar spine
grasp objects with hands
use legs to raise body and object, keeping object close
to the body
what wheelchair is designed for smooth surfaces and
not for vigorous functional activities? -
<<<Answers>>>standard
, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES USAHS (2024-2025)
MIDTERM EXAM
what wheel chair has a low profile, fixed frame and is
lightweight? - <<<Answers>>>sports
what is unique in the design of the sports wheelchair? -
<<<Answers>>>low back with canted rear wheels
fixed or adjustable axels
fixed or adjustable seat and backrest
what are some conditions that need a semi- or fully-
reclining wheelchair? - <<<Answers>>>severe arthritis
respiratory difficulties
poor trunk stability
quadriplegia
head injuries
post radical laminectomy
severe MS
muscular dystrophy
severe decubitus ulcers on butt
Balanced posture - <<<Answers>>>neutral pelvic tilt
neutral angle of hips and knees
