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SCI Wheelchair Considerations Pt 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Advantage of fixed armrests

A

Simple

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2
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Disadvantage of fixed armrests

A

Hinders transfer

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3
Q

Advantage of detachable armrests

A

Helps transfer

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4
Q

Disadvantage of detachable armrests

A

More small parts

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5
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Considerations for armrests

A

There is no good reason for fixed armrests

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6
Q

Types of wheels

A

Spoked

Solid

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7
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Advantage of spoked wheels

A

Adjustable

Light weight

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8
Q

Disadvantage of spoked wheels

A

May require adjustment (have to be trued like bike wheels)

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9
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Advantage of solid wheels

A

Maintenance free

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10
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Disadvantage of solid wheels

A

Possibly heavier

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11
Q

Types of tires

A

Solid rubber
Pneumatic
Gel

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12
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Characteristics of solid rubber tires

A

Maintenance free but hard ride

Heavier

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13
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Characteristics of pneumatic tires

A

Cushioned ride
Requires a tube and flat is possible
No-puncture inserts are common, but it adds weight

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14
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Characteristics of gel tires

A

Cushioned ride, no flats, cost

Heavier

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15
Q

Advantage of quick release hub

A

Detach wheel with push of a button

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16
Q

Disadvantage of quick release hub

A

Requires hand function

17
Q

What is the need for a quick release hub?

A

It is a must have for independent car transfers

18
Q

The smaller the caster…

A

the more responsive, straighter tracker, and bumpier the ride

19
Q

The bigger the caster…

A

The less responsive but more comfortable to ride and better on uneven terrain

20
Q

__________ is available for casters

A

Suspension

21
Q

What do hand rims do?

A

They are a means for propelling the chairin the presence of hand weakness or decreased grasp

22
Q

What can hand rims be made of?

A

Chrome or non-skid surface, projection knobs

23
Q

What is a camber?

A

Angle at which wheels are inclined

24
Q

Advantage of cambers

A

Wide base stability
Short turning radius
Short push stroke

25
Q

Disadvantage of camber

A

Requires wider doors

26
Q

Types of brakes/wheel locks

A

Standard
Scissor
Extension

27
Q

Characteristics of standard wheel locks

A

Get in way of w’c propulstion but are easy to reach

28
Q

Characteristics of scissor wheel locks

A

Mounted lower

Harder to reach

29
Q

Characteristics of extension handle wheel locks

A

Removable
Increases leverage
Decreased down-reach

30
Q

Types of power assisted manual wheelchairs

A

E-motion

Smart Drive

PT644 (20 decks)

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