Assisted Devices

Question 1

What are the two main types of canes?

Answer 1

single point and quad cane

Question 2

Which type of cane is most stable?

Answer 2

quad cane

Question 3

What are the two main types of crutches?

Answer 3

axillary and forearm (Lofstrand)

Question 4

Which type of crutch is better for long term use?

Answer 4

Lofstrand

Question 5

Which type of crutch is more flexible?

Answer 5

Axillary

Question 6

What are the types of walkers?

Answer 6

standard, rolling, rollator, hemi-walker, u-step, and platform attachments

Question 7

Which type of walker is used for patients with parkinsons?

Answer 7

U step

Question 8

Which walker is best suited for a patient with hemiplegia?

Answer 8

Hemiwalker

Question 9

What type of walker is the most stable?

Answer 9

Standard

Question 10

What type of walker is the most mobile?

Answer 10

Rollator, Rolling

Question 11

Which type of walker includes a seat?

Answer 11

Rollator

Question 12

A patient who needs max stability and support should use what type of assisted device?

Answer 12

walker

Question 13

Where should the hand piece of crutches be in relationship to the patient?

Answer 13

hand piece @ crease of wrist

Question 14

For a forearm crutch, where should the forearm piece be?

Answer 14

1-1.5 inches for olecranon

Question 15

For axillary crutches, how much space should be between the cushion and the axillary?

Answer 15

2 fingers

Question 16

What angle should the elbow be in when using assisted devices?

Answer 16

20-25 deg flexion

Question 17

What are the two main types of wheelchair seats?

Answer 17

Rigid and flexible

Question 18

What component of the wheelchair aids in postural support (other than the seat)?

Answer 18

Armrests

Question 19

True/False: The armrests can be fixed or removable.

Answer 19

true

Question 20

What are the types of legs/foot rests of wheelchairs?

Answer 20

swing away, removable, elevating, calf pad/support, foot plates, or combo

Question 21

What is the inward angle of the wheels of a WC relative to its vertical position?

Answer 21

camber

Question 22

What is the usual degrees of camber?

Answer 22

3

Question 23

What are the small wheels on front of a WC?

Answer 23

casters

Question 24

What is the range and most common size of casters?

Answer 24

2-8 inches, 5 inches