Non-Systems Study Set - Wheelchairs Flashcards
How would you properly measure seat height for a wheelchair
Measure from the pt’s heel to the popliteal fold, then add two inches for clearance of a foot rest
What is the average seat height for a wheelchair in inches
19.5 -20.5
How would you properly measure seat depth for a wheelchair
measure from the posterior buttock to the popliteal fold, then subtract two inches
What is the average seat depth for a weel chair in inches
16 inches
How would you properly measure seat width for a wheelchair
Measure the widest part of the patient’s trunk/LE and then add two inches
What is the average seat width for a wheelchair in inches
18 inches
How would you properly measure back height for a wheelchair
measure from the seat of the chair to the floor of the axilla with pt’s shoulder flexed to ninety then subtract four inches
What is the average back height for a wheelchair in inches
16 to 16.5 inches
How would you properly measure armrest height for a wheelchair
measure from the seat of the chair to the olecranon process with pt’s elbows flexed to ninety degrees then add one inch
**This will change if a patient is using a cushion
What is the average armrest height for a weelchair
9 inches above the chair seat
What is the appropriate way to ascend a curb with a forward approach when using a wheelchair
- tip the wc back to the front wheels are elevated
- move the wc forward until the rear wheels are in contact with the curb
- lower the front wheels and ascend the curb with the back wheels
What is the appropriate way to ascend a curb with a backward approach when using a wheelchair
- position the pt facing away from the curb
- lift and roll the back wheels backward up the curb
- continue to roll backwards until the front wheels are in contact with the ground
What is the appropriate way to descend a curb with a forward approach when using a wheelchair
- Tip the chair back so the front wheels are elevated
- slowly lower the chair until the rare wheels are down
- gently lower the front wheels down
What is the appropriate way to descend a curb with a backward approach when using a wheelchair
- position the patient away from the curb
- move the wc backwards and slowly lower the rear wheels to the ground
- slowly roll wc backward until front wheels are down
How many inches should be added to the widest aspect of the user’s buttocks when determining the seat width of a wheelchair?
two inches
three inches
four inches
five inches
two inches
Which type of wheelchair would possess a seat that is significantly lower than a traditional wheelchair?
“amputee” wheelchair
“hemiplegic” wheelchair
one-hand drive wheelchair
ultralight wheelchair
hemiplegic
Back height in a standard wheelchair would typically be measured as:
14 inches
15 inches
16 inches
17 inches
16 inches
How many inches above the seat should the top of the armrest be positioned in a standard wheelchair?
5 inches
7 inches
9 inches
11 inches above the
nine inches
Which wheelchair frame would be the best choice for a patient who is unable to self-propel or operate a power wheelchair safely?
hemi
Geri chair
tilt-in-space
power wheelchair
geri chair
Which wheelchair measurement would be verified using the depicted technique?
seat width
seat depth
seat height
seat pitch
seat depth
Which scenario would provide the most appropriate justification for a wheelchair with a reclining frame?
patient is unable to self-propel the wheelchair
patient frequently experiences autonomic dysreflexia
patient is unable to perform weight shifting tasks
patient has excessive lower extremity spasticity
patient is unable to perform weight shifting tasks
Which wheelchair component would most likely be utilized with a high cervical spinal cord injury?
toggle brakes
planar back insert
rim projections
sip and puff controls
sip and puff controls
If a patient’s thigh measures to 16 inches in length, approximately how deep should the seat of their wheelchair be?
12 inches
13 inches
14 inches
15 inches
14 inches
If the back height of a patient’s wheelchair is too high, what complication will most likely occur?
decreased trunk stability
increased difficulty with propelling the wheelchair
skin irritation to the nape of the neck
increased difficulty with pressure relief activities
increased difficulty with propelling the wheelchair