Walking aids pre-module quiz

Which walking aids cannot be used safely on uneven ground?

Which health condition is most likely to cause foot wounds?

Which of the following statements is true?

A person with leg amputation might need:

A person with diabetes or who has had a stroke:

Rollators and walking sticks can only be used if a person can put some weight through both legs.

If a person can only use one hand, they will be able to use:

When a person is standing up straight, axilla crutches are fitted properly if:

The hand grips of all walking aids should be at the level of the wrist:

You are teaching a person to use crutches on steps. They can put weight through both legs, but the right leg is stronger. Which leg should go up the step first?

The walking stick should be held on the person’s weaker side.

When assisting somebody going up stairs with a walking aid, the caregiver should:

A person you assess for a walking aid is at risk of a foot wound. What would you tell them?

An older man has come to you for follow up of his walking stick. He has had one fall recently and is finding it hard to walk to the shops. Which of the actions below would you do during the follow up?

You should always replace the walking aid if: