Walker Assistance Techniques

The video tutorial demonstrates the process of ambulating a patient with a standard walker. It covers obtaining instructions from a therapist, preparing equipment, interacting with the patient, explaining the skill, and ensuring safety with gate belts and footwear. The tutorial provides detailed mobility instructions and demonstrates assisting the patient to stand and walk. It concludes with session reporting and communication with the therapist.

What is the first step in ambulating with a standard walker?

• Greet the patient

• Assemble the equipment

• Obtain instructions from the therapist

• Check the walker

Why is it important to use two modes of patient identifiers?

• To ensure the patient is comfortable

• To verify the patient's identity

• To check the patient's medical history

• To confirm the patient's insurance details

What should you do if the gate belt is too small for the patient?

• Proceed without the belt

• Use a different type of belt

• Adjust the existing belt

• Switch to a larger belt

How should the walker be positioned relative to the patient's toes?

• In front of the patient's toes

• To the side of the patient's toes

• Even with the patient's toes

• Behind the patient's toes

What is the correct angle of elbow flexion when using a walker?

• 10 to 15 degrees

• 20 to 25 degrees

• 30 to 35 degrees

• 40 to 45 degrees

Where should you stand when assisting a patient to a standing position?

• On the patient's weaker side

• On the patient's stronger side

• Behind the patient

• In front of the patient

What should you remind the patient to avoid while using the walker?

• Lifting the walker

• Sliding the walker

• Walking too fast

• Holding the walker tightly

What should you do if the patient shows signs of falling?

• Call for help

• Stand back and observe

• Support or catch the patient

• Instruct the patient to sit down

What is the final step after assisting the patient back to the chair?

• Remove the gate belt

• Report to the therapist

• Wash your hands

• Thank the patient

Why is it important to report the patient's response to the therapist?

• To ensure the patient is comfortable

• To allow the therapist to adjust the treatment plan

• To confirm the patient's identity

• To check the patient's medical history