Discharge Planning & Funding

Question 1

when does d/c planning start?

Answer 1

with initial chart review

Question 2

guideline for weight shift for pressure relief of WC users?

Answer 2

2 mins every 30 mins

Question 3

how does a C4 SCI weight shift for pressure relief?

Answer 3

dependent unless in power tilt-in-space WC

Question 4

how does a C5 SCI weight shift for pressure relief?

Answer 4

hook with elbow or forearm (NOT WRIST) and lean forward and to side

Question 5

how does a C6 SCI weight shift for pressure relief?

Answer 5

hook WRIST and lean forward and to side

Question 6

how does a C7 SCI weight shift for pressure relief?

Answer 6

hook with wrist and lean
OR WC push up

Question 7

how does a para SCI weight shift for pressure relief?

Answer 7

WC push up

Question 8

for most people, what doorway width is sufficient for a WC to fit through?

Answer 8

30 inch

Question 9

people with limited hand function benefit from a _____ style door handle

Answer 9

lever

Question 10

how should shower bars be mounted?

Answer 10

into wall studs
NOT fiber glass

Question 11

optimal toilet height for WC user

Answer 11

handicap toilet - 2” higher

Question 12

what is the best toilet option for pt with SCI that need to do a bowel program?

Answer 12

elevation toilet seat on top of a standard toilet