Question

1. which arm would you ask a person to remove first from their sweater if they have difficulty moving one of their arms?

unaffected
affected
both at the same time
left arm

1. which action best demonstrates promoting independence through \choice\ when assisting an individual with selecting what clothes they will wear?

pick out a set of clothes for them.
ask them what they want to wear
ask them if they can assist with undressing.
slowly and clearly explain which clothes they will wear

1. which arm would you dress first when assisting a person whose left side was affected after a stroke?

right
left
their dominant side before the stroke
both are acceptable

1. which request should you first make to an individual who is able to sit upright when assisting them to remove a pullover shirt?

can you sit forward?
can you lie down?
can you lift your arms up?
can you roll to the side?

1. true or false: never make assumptions about what a person can and cannot do.

true
false

Explanation:

1. When removing a sweater for someone with limited arm movement, start with the affected arm. This reduces strain on the affected side.
2. Asking what they want to wear gives them a choice, promoting independence.
3. Dress the affected (left) arm first to facilitate easier dressing.
4. Sitting forward helps in removing the pullover shirt more easily.
5. Making assumptions about a person's abilities is incorrect; always assess.

Answer:

1. Affected
2. Ask them what they want to wear
3. Left
4. Can you sit forward?
5. TRUE