Which of the Following Is Not a Technique Used to Initiate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a technique used to initiate a sit-to-stand transfer when the patient has lower-extremity weakness?

• A) Rocking to gain momentum
• B) Using hip adduction to press the knees together
• C) Bracing the lower legs against the chair
• D) Extending both knees to place the feet farther away from the chair

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Definitions:

Supine Position

A body position where the person lies flat on their back with the face up, commonly used in medical examinations or surgical procedures.

Auscultatory Gap

A temporary disappearance of sounds heard when measuring blood pressure, typically occurring between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Blood Pressure Cuff

A medical device used to measure blood pressure, comprising a cuff that inflates around the arm.