FINAL EXAM

Question 1

Which type of WC?
standard WC
Standard Hemi height

Answer 1

K0001
K0002

Question 2

Which type of WC?
light weight wc

Answer 2

K0003

Question 3

which type of WC?
high stength lightweight

Answer 3

k0004

Question 4

K0004 options and adjustability

Answer 4

• folding only sagittal plane
• some models have 2 vertical rear wheel positions
• come in seat sizes…16” to 20” (different combos)
• swing away/fixed arm rests, fiexed or adj height
• swing away leg rests
  can mount options (solid back, amputee supports…

Question 5

K0005 chairs options and adjustibility

Answer 5

a lot…
folding/rigid
wheel axel adjustment
any seat width/height
arm rests/leg rests (swing/elevating)
foot plates
seat to back angle
rear wheel camber
materials

Question 6

front to rear seat slope is usually….

Answer 6

0-4 inches

Question 7

benefit of RSTF being lower than FSTF

Answer 7

trunk stability

Question 8

wheel axel adjustments:
wheels forward vs rearward

Answer 8

rearward: more stability, less efficient propulsion, more weight/work on casters, harder to perform wheelies, increased turning radius

forward: less stable, more efficient, more weight on rear wheel, decreased energy expenditure, easier to perform wheelies, decreased turning radisu

Question 9

Cons of seat depth too short/long

Answer 9

short: not enough support on post thigh=increased load on buttocks, IT and sacrum, shortens the frame = more load on casters and harder to propel

long: increased post pelvic tilt and postural asymmetries, decreased mechanical adv for propulsion

Question 10

front wheel drive vs midwheel drive vs rear wheel drive powered WC

Answer 10

front: good over uneven surfaces, larger turn radius, better for alternative drive controls

midwheel: handles general home community terrain, smallest turn radius, most intuitive

rearwheel: handles variety of terrain, largest turn radius, most stable, highest speeds

Question 11

when should hospice care start?

Answer 11

• when a disease gets to the point when treatment can no longer cure or control it
• life expectancy < 6 months if illness runs usual course

Question 12

does medicare cover palliative care?

Answer 12

yes medicare/medicare advantage will cover inpatient, outpatient, and mental health counseling that form palliative care services
- medicare covered palliative care with or without end of life hospice care

Question 13

Hospice care insurance coverage

Answer 13

a medical doctor and hospice doctor must certify that a person is terminally ill and likely to live fewer than 6m
person must accept palliative care to provide comfort instead of care that aims to cure or treat iillness
insured person must sign a statment indicating their desire to recieve hospice care instead of other medicare covered treatments for their condition

Question 14

Hospice covered 100% for the following:

Answer 14

RN, social worker, chaplain, volunteer, aide, DME, medication, DME