HST Mobility Exam

When ambulating using a cane, the patient should hold the cane in the hand on his or her stronger side.

• True

• False

Before allowing a patient to ambulate with crutches, it is not necessary to adjust must the fit and size of the crutches.

• True

• False

Crutches are often used by patients with short-term conditions, such as a sprained ankle or broken leg.

• True

• False

Forearm crutches are typically used for patients with disabilities.

• True

• False

It is appropriate to advise a patient using a walker to climb stairs.

• True

• False

ROM exercises are standardized, structured movements that help people move each joint through as full a range as possible with causing pain.

• True

• False

The body movement known as flexion consists of straightening a joint.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements about good posture is true?

• Good posture aligns bones and joints.

• Good posture increases wear and tear on joints.

• Good posture weakens the spine and muscles.

• None of the above.

Ambulation is essential for performing daily activities and ____.

• improving circulation and muscle tone

• preserving lung tissue and airway function

• helping promote muscle and joint mobility

• All of the above.

If the patient you are assisting begins to collapse during ambulation, you should ____.

• try to carry the patient

• not try to carry the patient

• hold up or catch the patient

• Both A and C.