Discharge Planning Flashcards
When does discharge planning start
at the initial chart review
C4 and higher SCI will need what kind of wheelchair
They will be dependent unless they have a power tilt-in-space WC
C5 patients will be able to do what movement in a wheelchair
Hook and lean forward or to the side
At what innervation level can a patient do a wheelchair pushup
C7
How often should a person unweight themselves in a wheelchair according to new guidelines
2 minutes for every 30 minutes
ADA Adaptive Architecture
- Tenants with disabilities can modify rental properties at _________ expense
-Physical barriers in older buildings must be ___________
All features of complex need to be accessible and usable by persons with disabilities
Disabled person’s expense
removed at building owners expense
Do ADA standards apply to privately owned homes
No
How soon do we educate patients about how often to unweight themselves
Education starts immediately
what is a standard measurement necessary for a WC to go through a doorway
30inches,
Needs to be larger if they have to enter at an angle
What kind of door handle can pts benefit from
Lever
Handicap toilets are generally ____ compared to normal toilets
2 inch taller
People who have a suppository program might benefit from what kind of toilet seat
A raised toilet seat ontop of a STANDARD height toilet seat, not a toilet meant for disabilities
Where must grab bars be mounted into a shower
Wall studs. Don’t drill into fiberglass
Where is the best place for stove controls for wheelchair users
In the front, so they don’t have to reach past the burners
