A Patient Uses Crutches

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient uses crutches. You do the following except

• A) Teach the person how to use them
• B) Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet
• C) Make sure the bolts are tight
• D) Have the person wear street shoes with non-skid soles

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Definitions:

Winter

The coldest season of the year in polar and temperate zones, typically marked by the shortest days and longest nights.

Cold

A low temperature, especially in the atmosphere; the sensation resulting from the absence of heat.

Weather

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Connective

In logic, a word or phrase that connects clauses or sentences, such as "and," "or," "if," and "then."