Environmental Assessment

Question 1

Universal design means it is …

principles of universal design (7)

Answer 1

made from the start to be accessible

equitable use,
flexibility use,
simple and intuitive use,
perceptible information,
tolerance of error,
low physical effort,
size and space for approach and use

Question 2

Meaning of equitable use

Answer 2

the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities such as age or status

Question 3

Meaning of flexibility in use

example

Answer 3

the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities

such as right or left hand scissors

Question 3

Meaning of tolerance of error

Answer 3

design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions

Question 4

Meaning of low physical effort

Answer 4

design can be used efficiently and comfortably and a minimum of fatigue

Question 4

Meaning of simple and intuitive use

Answer 4

use of the design is easy to understand regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or education level

Question 5

Meaning of perceptible information

Answer 5

the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or user’s sensory abilities

such as buttons on a phone

Question 6

Meaning of size and space approach and use

Answer 6

appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body, size, posture, or mobility

Question 7

Accessible design is …
The standards are driven by ….
through guidelines of the _____

Answer 7

-only meets certain standards (not designed from the start)
-standards are driven by gov regulations, ADA

Question 8

It is important that you as a PT involve family and caregivers bc

Do _____ ____ early on

Answer 8

You can assess the need for caregiver training

home visits

Question 8

-Examining the environment-

In the interview have the patient focus on …….. and the will tell you ..

Answer 8

focus on a recent time interval and tell you what they did, not what they think they might be able to do

Question 9

ADL vs IADL

Answer 9

ADL: dressing, walking, toilet
IADL: food preparation, laundry, shopping for groceries

Question 10

Look at ROM so that you can assess …

Answer 10

how far they can reach to what they need

Question 10

The building must be accessible ____ and ____

Answer 10

exterior and interior

Question 11

Standards for exterior accessiblity (4)

Answer 11

• more than one entry
• smooth level driveway/ walking surface
• level, well lit
• stairs ideally not higher than 7 inches each and minimum depth of 11 inches

Question 12

Nosing

Answer 12

overhang of a step

Question 13

Standards for exterior accessiblity -

ramp grades

handrail

Answer 13

-every inch of threshold height there is a corresponding 12 inches
a slope steeper than 1:8 is prohibited
-handrail height between 34-38 inches

Question 14

The door should swing ___ for easy access

Answer 14

out

Question 15

Standards for exterior accessiblity -
doorway (3)

Answer 15

32-34 inches for wheelchair, door not exceeding 8 pounds, kick plate

Question 15

Interior accessibility

Answer 15

increase contrast of stairs at end, look at furniture alignment, and electrical controls (plugs)

Question 16

Workplace must provide information regarding (3)

Answer 16

-essential functions
-limitations imposed by environment
-accomodations that can be made for the worker

Question 17

Analysis of workplace includes (3)

job modifications include (5)

Answer 17

• review of job description and employee, job demands, task analysis
• physical accommodations, env, work site, job restructuring, work activity modification

Question 18

Worksite analysis should look at risk factors such as

Answer 18

rest breaks, repetitive activity, high forces in grip and lifting, stretching too far (non neutral joint positions)