Posture Management Quiz

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What is meant by the term Symmetry?
- both sides of the body are equally positioned with the centre of the body positioned vertically as much as possible
- body parts being correctly positioned in relation to others
- patient is in contact with the surface and that their weight is evenly spread
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What is meant by the term Alignment?
- both sides of the body are equally positioned with the centre of the body in the middle
- body parts being correctly positioned in relation to others
- patient is in contact with the surface and that their weight is evenly spread
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3. Question
What is meant by the term acceptance of base of support?
- both sides of the body are equally positioned with the centre of the body in the middle
- body parts being correctly positioned in relation to others
- patient is in contact with the surface and that their weight is evenly spread
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4. Question
Identify the benefits of good posture management
- Comfort
- Pain management
- Maintain positions for longer
- Able to move more independently and actively
- Movement is more efficient and then reduces patient fatigue (tired feeling)
- Promotes more normal muscle tone (appropriate muscle activity i.e. not too high or low
- Head upright and free to move
- Reduced complications e.g.spasms/spasticity (too much activity in muscles)
- Increased ease of moving patients
- Better positions for eating/drinking
- All of the above
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5. Question
What components should you consider when positioning a patient in bed?
- Head alignment
- Shoulders not too far behind or in front of trunk
- Hands settled and resting on the surface (bed or pillow)
- Pelvis symmetrical and lower spine (curve just above the buttocks) in a neutral position (not tilted too far backwards or forwards)
- Hips in a neutral position (not rolled out or in)
- Feet positioned at a 90° angle
- Contact through feet
- All of the above
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6. Question
Look at the picture below, identify 4 things that you would correct related to this persons sitting posture
- Bottom position – Bottom should be positioned to the back of the chair and symmetrical
- A cushion should be placed behind the patients back for more support
- Trunk should be upright and in midline – Lateral supports may be required to assist patient to stay in midline
- Leg position – Feet should be positioned directly underneath knees, if patient is able to tolerate this
- Legs should be elevated on a stool in front to prevent swelling
- Upper limb – arm should be positioned and well supported with appropriate cushion/pillow/support
- The upper limb should be rested on a table at the side of the chair
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Question 7 of 11

7. Question
Which of the following factors may negatively influence a patient’s position?
- Environmental factors eg noise and distraction
- Base of support
- Pain
- Pressure sores
- Comfort
- All of the above
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Question 8 of 11

8. Question
How frequently should you reposition a patient?
- Every 2 to 4 hours
- Whenever a patient is noted to be in a poor position
- Whenever you have the time
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Question 9 of 11

9. Question
Identify the signs of a badly fitting splint?
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
- Areas of marking
- All of the above
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10. Question
What process should you follow if you are unsure about putting on a patient’s splint?
- Consult the patients documented splinting records and recommendations
- Liaise with the patient occupational therapist
- Put the splint on anyway
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11. Question
Which of the images below show a well-positioned upper limb?
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