Mobility Technology

Question 1

Main mobility goals

Answer 1

Independence in moving throughout the environment and completing functional tasks safely, effectively, and in a timely manner

Question 2

Main components of mobility assessment

Answer 2

-motor skills (strength, endurance, movement control)
-vision and visual perceptual skills
-cognition (understanding mobility concept, judgment, safety awareness)

Question 3

Mobility options

Answer 3

-assisted ambulation devices
-dependent mobility bases
-manual wheelchairs
-power assist systems
-POV/scooters
-power wheelchairs

Question 4

Assisted Ambulation devices

Answer 4

-canes
-crutches
-walkers
-gait trainers

Question 5

Dependent mobility technology

Answer 5

-not designed for self-propulsion
-strollers
-transport chairs
-tilt wheelchairs

Question 6

Clinical indications for dependent mobility technology

Answer 6

-very small child
-caregiver preference
-ease of transport (folding and lightweight)
-as a back up to manual or powered wheelchair

Question 7

Types of manual wheelchairs

Answer 7

-pediatric
-lightweight
-ultra lightweight
-positioning (tilt, recline, standing)

Question 8

Considerations for self-propulsion

Answer 8

-weight
-rear wheel placement
-camber
-front caster size and loading
-stability vs maneuverability and turning radius
-optimal efficiency

Question 9

manual propulsion patterns

Answer 9

-two hands
-one hand
-one hand, one foot
-both feet

Question 10

Characteristics of pediatric manual wheelchairs

Answer 10

-accommodates smaller dimensions
-growth capability
-low seat to floor height

Question 11

clinical indicators for power wheelchair

Answer 11

-other forms of mobility technology do not meet mobility needs
-able to safely and effectively use recommended technology for mobility

Question 12

Considerations for power wheelchairs

Answer 12

-drive wheel configuration
-access methods
-programming
-positioning systems
-interfacing with other technologies

Question 13

Types of acess methods

Answer 13

-digital
-proportional

Question 14

proportional access

Answer 14

requires grading of force and distance of movement (ie. joysticks)
-360 deg control
-speed control

Question 15

Digital access

Answer 15

Using 1-5 switches to control the direction of the chair
-speed is pre-programmed

Question 16

Environmental considerations for mobility devices

Answer 16

-can they use the recommended device in all required environments?
-indoors, outdoors, accessible entrances

Question 17

Transportation considerations for mobility devices

Answer 17

-how will the mobility device be transported?
-can the client be safely transported in the mobility base?

Question 18

Functional considerations for mobility devices

Answer 18

-can the client reach what is needed?
-can the client transfer to other surfaces?

Question 19

Clinical indicators for a dependent mobility base include:
a. to provide a means of indep mobility
b. to provide support for a very young child
c. to provide one-handed access
d. to improve transfers

Answer 19

b

Question 20

What accessibility factors need to be evaluated before recommending a mobility device?
a. home
b. transportation
c. transfers
d. all of the above

Answer 20

d

Question 21

Proportional control provides the following directional control
a. 4 direction
b. 8 direction
c. 180 deg control
d. 360 deg control

Answer 21

d