MCQ of Walking Aids is chapter 19 of the Kinesiology book of Dena Gardiner
Which of the following is NOT a type of walking aid?
a) Cane
b) Walker
c) Wheelchair
d) Crutches
Which of the following walking aids provides the most support?
a) Single-point cane
b) Quad cane
c) Walker
d) Crutches
Which of the following is a benefit of using a walker as a walking aid?
a) It provides a greater level of independence
b) It is lightweight and easy to maneuver
c) It can be easily adjusted to accommodate changes in height or posture
d) It is the most discreet of all walking aids
Which of the following is an appropriate way to use a cane as a walking aid?
a) Hold the cane in the opposite hand of the affected limb
b) Place the cane in front of the affected limb when taking a step
c) Use the cane to push yourself up from a sitting position
d) Use the cane to bear weight on the affected limb
Which of the following is NOT a type of walking aid?
a) Cane
b) Walker
c) Wheelchair
d) Crutches
Which of the following is a type of cane that has a small base and three or four legs?
a) Single-point cane
b) Quad cane
c) Folding cane
d) Tripod cane
Which of the following is a benefit of using a single-point cane as a walking aid
a) It provides the most stability of all walking aids
b) It is the easiest to use on stairs
c) It is the lightest and most portable of all walking aids
d) It can be adjusted to fit people of different heights
- Which of the following walking aids is typically used for people who need to keep their weight off of one leg for an extended period of time?
a) Cane
b)Crutches
c) Knee scooter
d) Walker
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a walker as a walking aid?
a) It is difficult to maneuver in tight spaces
b) It can cause shoulder pain in some people
c) It provides less support than other walking aids
d) It is not adjustable to fit people of different heights
Which of the following is a type of crutch that has a cuff that fits around the upper arm and a grip for the hand?
a) Forearm crutches
b) Lofstrand crutches
c) Axillary crutches
d) Platform crutches
Which of the following is a benefit of using a platform crutch as a walking aid?
a) It provides more support than other walking aids
b) It is easier to use on stairs than other walking aids
c) It allows for a greater range of motion than other walking aids
d) It is designed for people who need to keep weight off of one foot or leg
Which of the following is a type of walking aid that is designed for people who need support for their upper body?
a) Cane
b) Crutches
c) Walker
d) Knee scooter
12.Which of the following is a benefit of using a quad cane as a walking aid?
- a) It is the easiest to use on stairs
- b) It is the lightest and most portable of all walking aids
- c) It provides more support than a single-point cane
- d) It is adjustable to fit people of different heights
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a single-point cane as a walking aid?
a) It requires a high level of upper body strength and coordination
b) It is difficult to use on stairs
c) It provides less support than other walking aids
d) It is not adjustable to fit people of different heights
Which of the following walking aids is appropriate for someone who has trouble maintaining their balance?
a) Single-point cane
b) Quad cane
c) Walker
d) Crutches
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a knee scooter as a walking aid?
a) It is difficult to maneuver in tight spaces
b) It requires a high level of upper body strength and coordination
c) It can be unstable on uneven surfaces
d) It provides less support than other walking aids
Which of the following is a type of crutch that has a cuff that fits around the wrist and a grip for the hand?
a) Forearm crutches
b) Lofstrand crutches
c) Axillary crutches
d) Platform crutches
Which of the following is a walking aid that is designed for people who need to keep weight off of one foot or leg and have good upper body strength?
a) Cane
b) Crutches
c) rollstar
d) tripode)
