Equipment/ Mobility Devices Flashcards

0
Q

The back wheels on a WC for LE amputee should be placed further backwards or forward?

A

Further back to counterbalance missing limbs

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1
Q

A 360 degree WC turning radius requires a min clearance of at least?

A

5ft x 5ft

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2
Q

Which TD is considered more functional for UE amputee? Hook or hand

A

Hook- precision, grasp, weight, low cost

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3
Q

Name 3 UE compression garments

A

Coban for digits
Isotoner glove for hand
Tubigrip for UE

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4
Q

What are 2 common scar pads

A

Otoform
Elastomer
Tooigel

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5
Q

How do you measure seat width

A

Widest part of hips, add 2in

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6
Q

How do you measure seat depth

A

Base of back to popliteal, subtract 2

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7
Q

How do you measure seat height

A

Popliteal space to heel of foot… Footrest have 2in clearance

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8
Q

What happens if the seat back height is too low?

A

Insufficient back support

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9
Q

What happens if the seat back height is too high?

A

Limited contact with push rim

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10
Q

How do you measure armrest height?

A

From seat to flexed elbow, add 1in

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11
Q

Transporter chair

A

Have smaller rear wheels, used for short distances.

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12
Q

Are caster wheels usually in the front or back of wc?

A

Front

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13
Q

18 wide x 16 deep x 20 high described what type of wc?

A

Standard adult wc

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14
Q

Purpose of serial splints

A

Achieve a slow progressive increase in motion by progressive remodeling

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15
Q

What is the preferred doorway measurement for WC accessibility that exceeds min standards?

A

36in

16
Q

When would a rolling walker be suggested

A

Pt who cannot lift
Dec balance
UE weakness

17
Q

Who are hemi walkers and side steppers indicated for?

A

Pt’s who cant use both hands

18
Q

Intrinsic plus splint a.k.a.

A

Anti Deformity

Safe position

19
Q

K0001

A

Standard WC

20
Q

K0005

A

Ultralight weight WC

21
Q

K0007

A

Bariatric WC

22
Q

Max height for countertops?

A

31in

23
Q

Parking spaces should have an adjacent aisle how many feet?

A

4

24
Q

The max height one can reach while seated in w/c?

A

48in

25
Q

Purpose of wraparound arm rest?

A

Reduces width of chair by 1in

26
Q

Implication for elevated legrest?

A

Edema control

27
Q

Which w/c frame facilitates mobility in community?

A

Folding frame

28
Q

Where should w/c seatbelts be placed?

A

Hip level not waist level

At 45angle

29
Q

What w/c addition would be beneficial for a person lacking trunk control?

A

Harness

30
Q

2 benefits for arm troughs?

A

Support for UE flaccidity

Edema reduction

31
Q

What w/c addition would be beneficial for a person needing a table top?

A

Lap board

32
Q

What w/c addition would be beneficial for a person requiring increased communication, feeding, and eye contact?

A

Head support

33
Q

What w/c addition would be beneficial for a person with weak handgrip?

A

Handrim projections

34
Q

Whats the purpose of hill holder devices?

A

Automatically brake when chair goes backwards

35
Q

Name 3 considerations for w/c mobility training

A
Asses cognition
Proper sitting posture
Pressure relief 
Additional devices
Weight shifts
W/c propulsion
Safety concerns
Manipulate and maintainence of basic parts
36
Q

How often should plaster casting be changed?

A

Every 2-7days