TEST 1 Flashcards
All of the following are diagnosis that would most likely qualify for a complex power wc
except
Alzheimer’s disease
When considering cushions, all of the following are benefits of a foam cushion as
opposed to an air cushion except:
Wound prevention
The type of WC most likely to be used by a client with paraplegia to allow for lightweight self-transportation would be:
○ Rigid frame chair
Seat-to-footpalte length that is too long bilaterally will likely result in the following
posture:
Sacral sitting and increase risk of skin breakdown
● Seat height for a hemi or low seat chair is _____ to allow the client more contact with the ground to assist with w/maneuvering the chair with the unaffected lower extremity
○ 17.5
● According to Cook and Hussey, what should be the first area addressed when positioning an individual
○ Pelvis
The front edge of the wheelchair seat should end how many inches from the lower leg
when the knee is in a position of 90 degrees of flexion?
○ 2-3in
A client with limited ability to weight shift will benefit MOST from the following wheelchair features
○ Tilt
Front rigging on a wheelchair with a footplate and calf pad support is called:
○ Leg Rest
A non-slip surface, rolled towel, and blocks for feet are low-tech examples of assistive technology in which of the following are areas of need?
○ Seating and positioning
Which of the following BEST defines assistive technology as it relates to a student with
down syndrome?
○ A type of adaptation, device, equipment or material that improves the ability to
learn and complete tasks
CRTS stands for Certified rehab technology supplier and are experts in adaptive seating
and positioning
○ True
An individual who has a spinal cord injury utilizes modified eating utensils and a pencil with a rubber gripper to assist with taking notes in class. These are examples of:
○ Low tech modifications
Which of the following would be considered high tech self feeding device
○ Obi robotic arm
Which of the following would most likely be used by a client w/later stage ALS?
○ Tobii Dyanox
The following AE or technique would MOST likely be beneficial for a client in a SNF with stage 2 dementia and low vision attempting to engage in self-feeding trial:
○ Staff education on the “clock technique”
A client w/R CVA is preparing for DC from short term rehab stay. The client presents UE
and R LE flaccid tone, pain 8/10 in R shoulder. Which devices or techniques would be
appropriate to consider recommending for this client to be able to dress himself
independently
○ Hemi-dressing techniques, reacher, dressing stick
A COTA is working toward service competency for adaptive feeding equipment
instruction. Which would the OTR BEST establish service competency?
○ Compare outcomes by rating the same client’s performance with the adaptive
equipment at the same level of independence
The following shows the correct progressive order of weight bearing precautions from
most to least restrictive
○ NWB, TTWB, PWB, WBAT
When are you selecting an assistive technology tool for a student ____.
○ Lowest tech device possible
You are seeing a client that is R UE dominant and recently suffered a CVA. He presents with the following: L hemiplegia, poor balance, left side neglect and pain in his left shoulder due to subluxation. Which of the following is the most appropriate consideration for this client when addressing self-feeding?
○ Non-slip deep-dish divided plate
To determine the appropriate width of a standard manual wc, one should measure the
aspect of the patient’s hips or thighs and add 2 in.
○ True
When measuring for appropriate armrest height, the therapist should not consider the
thickness of the cushion in the measurement
○ False
What type of medical record in which all disciplines document in reference to determine list of client issues is termed:
○ SOMR
When treating a client for the first time, you must orient the client to all of the following
except:
○ The cost of each procedure
Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the “A” section of a SOAP
note?
○ The client was able to ambulate 10 ft further than yesterday, based on this improvement and her reports of improvement, it is likely she will meet her expected discharge date in one week.
Doorways to accessible spaces should be a minimum of how many inches wide?
○ 32in
You have just seen a rather difficult patient for a dressing skills group, the patient did not
like you and was not cooperative. He was unable to complete any of the tasks because
he did not want to work with you. Based on this information your best course of action
would be:
○ Engage in active listening and attempt to redirect and then refer to another
therapist.