Mobility

Question 1

What are the six things you need to consider when doing transfers?

Answer 1

1. Medical precautions.
2. If assistance is needed.
3. If there is enough time.
4. That person knows what is expected.
5. Check if person shows any anxiety.
6. Check if equipment is in good working conditions.

Question 2

What are the fourteen principles of transfers?

Answer 2

1. Height of bed and wheelchair should be on same level.
2. Ensure transfer equipment is in correct position.
3. Remove obstacles.
4. Knowledge of how to handle person’s body parts.
5. Knowledge of different transfer methods & correct / safest choice (*preference).
6. Ensure stable basis.
7. Apply wheelchair brakes.
8. Remove armrest / footrests of wheelchair.
9. Consider condition of person.
10. Use appropriate teaching methods during transfer training.
11. Use person’s weight to advantage during transfer.
12. Allow person to push themself up.
13. Consider precautionary measurements at all times.
14. Grade transfer carefully to prevent anxiety.

Question 3

What are the three types of walking aids?

Answer 3

1. Crutches.
2. Canes.
3. Walking frames.

Question 4

What are the three types of crutches?

Answer 4

1. Long axilla.
2. Elbow.
3. Forearm / gutter.

Question 5

What are the three types of canes?

Answer 5

1. Normal cane.
2. Quadropod.
3. Tripod.

Question 6

What are the eleven factors that influence wheelchair selection?

Answer 6

1. Whether for permanent or temporary use.
2. Environment.
3. Lifestyle.
4. Age.
5. Activities to be performed in wheelchair.
6. Nature of impairment of user.
7. Amount of support needed.
8. How far user will travel.
9. How often user needs to transport wheelchair.
10. Manner in which user transport wheelchair.
11. Available funds.

Question 7

What are the two wheelchair frame types?

Answer 7

1. Four wheeler wheelchair.

2. Tree wheeler wheelchair.

Question 8

What are the four types of wheelchairs?

Answer 8

1. Basic folding wheelchair.
2. Urban wheelchair.
3. Hybrid (dual terrain) wheelchair.
4. Rural wheelchair.