Mobility Flashcards
1
Q
Cushions are used to
A
Prevent pressure relief and positioning
2
Q
Smaller front wheels 2-8 inches in diameter , permits turns
A
Casters
3
Q
PNEUMATIC
A
AIR FILLED
4
Q
FOOT PLATE MUST BE ABOUT
A
2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
5
Q
SEAT DEPTH- MEASURE FROM POSTERIOR BUTTOCK TO POLITEAL FOLD AND SUBRACT TWO INCHES
A
SEAT DEPTH
6
Q
MEASURE WIDEST PART OF USERS HIPS AND ADD
A
2 INCHES
7
Q
Measure from the seat of the chair to the axilla with
the shoulder flexed to 90, then subtract 4 inches. A
A
BACK HEIGHT
8
Q
DETERMINES LEVEL OF SUPPORT
A
SEAT BACK HEIGHT
9
Q
GOAL FOR WHEEL CHAIR FIT
A
90-90-90
