Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Practice Test

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Which of the following items are considered postural supports?

Overbed tables
Trapeze bars
Rollator frames
Casts and braces

The correct answer is: Casts and braces

Postural supports refer to items that assist individuals in maintaining proper body positioning and stability, especially for those who may have mobility or balance challenges. Casts and braces are designed specifically to support the body's structure, providing stabilization to injured limbs or joints. They help align and support the body in a way that promotes safe movement and aids in recovery, making them essential tools for ensuring proper posture during the healing process. In contrast, overbed tables serve as surfaces for eating or working and do not offer postural support; trapeze bars are more about helping individuals reposition themselves in bed; and rollator frames are mobility aids designed to assist walking rather than explicitly maintain posture. Only casts and braces focus directly on providing structural support to the body, which is why they are classified as postural supports.