EXAM 1 Flashcards
what is exempt from tittle 1/3 of the ADA
religious organizations
to avoid pressure wounds, how often should you reposition
15 min
high armrests on WC lead to
problems propelling the WC
increased neck/shoulder pain
difficult performing transfer
minimum required width for an ADA ramp
36 inches
3 feet
what is the purpose of ADA title 3
equal access
title 1 - Employment
what 2 mm creates spinal stability when lifting an object
Transverse abdominis and multifidus
Valsalva effect on blood flow (CO)
decreases blood flow
Valsalva effect of BP
BP increases
lift to pick up an object that weights 2 ounces
golfer’s lfit
which part of the body helps maintain the vertical gravity line?
spine
for optimal stability & balance, where is the VGL in relation to BOS?
VGL within the BOS
seat depth
buttock to knee length
which type of WC are rear axles 2in posterior to their normal position
amputee chair
- d/t loss of weight in front for balance
backrest height
seat of chair to axilla
after the armrest is 8in what is the total measurement
9 in
- add one
2-3 finger bt front edge of seat & user popliteal fold
seat depth
when reaching forward, the drive wheels should be
locked
when ascending a curb WC, caregiver should place what first
castor wheels on the curb first
ascending a ramp, the user should lean
forward
if pt is having difficulty propelling their WC with their arms, the WC is likely …
too wide
user’s scapula is irritated at inferior angle has
backrest too high
T/F; seat depth too long encourages Posterior Pelvic Tilt
true
a key feature of footrest in a hemiplegic WC
one-sided design
a common feature of hemiplegic WC
seat lowered 2 in
minimum door way width of ada
32 in
who enforces ada title 1
EEOC - equal employer opportunity commision
what is the ADA-required minimum WC turning radius
60 inches
pt have hard time doing STS is ____ is too low
seat height
arm rest height
if leg height is too low on WC it may cause
incerased pressure on ischial tubs w leg rests on
3 precautions to avoid PHP
hip flex pasted 90 degrees
hip add past midline
hip IR past neutral
whats a higher risk w squat-pivot trasnfer but not stand-pivot?
skin integrity
trasfer from bed to WC with asssist on 1 leg, whats the LOA
min assist 1-25%
clinician provides 0% physical assistance in all following except
- mod i (indipendent)
- supervision
- SBA
min a
T/F - living alone is considered a potential environmental factor in the ICF
true
- lack of family support
- public policy
- stairs - barriers
- availability to health services (rural)
pt cant play pn a baseball team after UE injury
participation limination
- cant attend school/work
- playing on a team
- meeting
- social events
cant carry role (mother)
examples of body structure & function imapirments
reduced ROM
mm weakness
hemiparesis
pain
swelling
pt cant ambulate, walk
activity limitation
-cant climb steps, stand, walks, dressing and problem solving
