Physical Therapy Training Session

In order to protect your back when lifting, you must do the following:

What type of shoes are best for lifting or transferring students? (choose all that apply)

Tennis shoes

Flip Flops

Heels

Flats

True or False: Lifting guidelines state : A one man lift: < 40 pounds, a 2 man lift: > 40 pounds, & a mechanical lift: > 100 pounds

When lifting a student, always remember to do the following:

Set up the environment and remove obstacles

Lock the brakes

Determine if you need help and ask!

Transfer to a surface that is lower or equal height

All of the above

Manual wheelchairs can cost between $3,000-$8,000 and power wheelchair can cost $15,000-$30,000

You can step on a wheelchair brake to lock a wheelchair without having to lean down.

A student should be positioned in his/her wheelchair...

In a comfortable position, even if they are a little slouched

With their hips all the way back in the wheelchair

With the seat belt fastened

In an upright position for learning

B,C,D

All of the above

How long should a student be left in the bathroom?

As long as it takes

30-45 min. To allow them time to finish

5-15 min. With supervision

Less than 5 min.

When wearing braces or orthotics, the straps should be

Loose for comfort

Tight to maintain proper positioning

Braces need adjustment...

If redness remains for <20 min.

If a blister or sore is forming or redness doesn't fade

Students need to be positoned in a vairety of positons including standing because...

Positioning provides prolonged stretching

Standing maintains bone integrity

Proper positioning can help prevent deformities

Various positons can help alertness

All of the above

When do you call your PT?

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