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PTTC EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Which side do you stand on when turning a patient? - correct
answer -The side the patient is turning towards
what are the two types of transfers? - correct answer -Sitting and
standing
Sitting transfer? - correct answer -move hips, slide from surface to
surface, no standing, weight through arms
fabric thats positioned around patients waist used to help with
transfering - correct answer -transfer (gait) belt.
Gait belts assist with what? - correct answer -stability of
patient,ambulation of patient, and confidence/security of patient.
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where do you keep your gravity while using the gait belt? - correct
answer -You keep the center of gravity near the center of support
where do you place the wheelchair in a bed-> wheelchair
(unassisted) transfer? - correct answer -You place the wheelchair
vertically adjacent
the bathtub transfer is made towards what side? - correct answer
-The weaker side
how do you transfer from the wheelchair-> parallel bars? - correct
answer -Start from a seated position
First step to teaching someone how to ambulate/walk - correct
answer -parallel bars
Axillary crutches - correct answer -standard type of crutches
meant for a short period of time.
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Lofstrand Crutches - correct answer -Crutches that attach to the
forearms.
Who are the lofstrand crutches used for? - correct answer -
Patients with weakness or paralysis in both legs
Platform crutches - correct answer -crutches that support the
forearm
Platform crutches are used for people that can? - correct answer -
Grip handles or bear weight on wrists and hands.
What do platform crutches require? - correct answer -Balance and
coordination
What is the first step to using a walker? - correct answer -You
push or lift walker an arms length in front
PTTC EXAM STUDY GUIDE
BRAND NEW OFFICIAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Which side do you stand on when turning a patient? - correct
answer -The side the patient is turning towards
what are the two types of transfers? - correct answer -Sitting and
standing
Sitting transfer? - correct answer -move hips, slide from surface to
surface, no standing, weight through arms
fabric thats positioned around patients waist used to help with
transfering - correct answer -transfer (gait) belt.
Gait belts assist with what? - correct answer -stability of
patient,ambulation of patient, and confidence/security of patient.
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where do you keep your gravity while using the gait belt? - correct
answer -You keep the center of gravity near the center of support
where do you place the wheelchair in a bed-> wheelchair
(unassisted) transfer? - correct answer -You place the wheelchair
vertically adjacent
the bathtub transfer is made towards what side? - correct answer
-The weaker side
how do you transfer from the wheelchair-> parallel bars? - correct
answer -Start from a seated position
First step to teaching someone how to ambulate/walk - correct
answer -parallel bars
Axillary crutches - correct answer -standard type of crutches
meant for a short period of time.
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Lofstrand Crutches - correct answer -Crutches that attach to the
forearms.
Who are the lofstrand crutches used for? - correct answer -
Patients with weakness or paralysis in both legs
Platform crutches - correct answer -crutches that support the
forearm
Platform crutches are used for people that can? - correct answer -
Grip handles or bear weight on wrists and hands.
What do platform crutches require? - correct answer -Balance and
coordination
What is the first step to using a walker? - correct answer -You
push or lift walker an arms length in front
