W/C, Assistive devices, ADA requirements

Question 1

How should the back of a w/c be measured?

Answer 1

From the seat of the w/c to the base of the axilla, minus 4 inches.

Question 2

How should the width of a w/c be measured?

Answer 2

Measure the widest aspect of the user’s buttocks, hips, or thighs, and add 2 inches.

Question 3

How should w/c seat depth be measured?

Answer 3

Measure from posterior buttock to the popliteal fossa, and subtract 2 inches.

Question 4

How should w/c armrest height be measured?

Answer 4

Measure from the seat of the w/c to the olecranon process and add 1 inch.

Question 5

What height should a cane be measured to?

Answer 5

To the level of the ulnar styloid process. A 20-30deg angle of elbow flexion should be present when using a cane or walker.

Question 6

What percent grade should an ADA approved ramp have?

Answer 6

8.3% or 1/12 ratio of rise/run. 1 foot run for every inch rise

Question 7

What length of ramp is required to have a landing at both ends?

Answer 7

72 inches or 6 feet is required to have a landing at both ends.

Question 8

Minimum width for w/c to turn 180 deg?

Answer 8

60inches

Question 9

Hallway or ramp clearance for w/c

Answer 9

36 inches

Question 10

Doorway width for w/c

Answer 10

32 inches

Question 11

ADA requirements for toilet

Answer 11

18 inches from floor to top of toilet

Question 12

ADA requirement for sink height

Answer 12

Not less than 29 inches, or taller than 40 inches. Must have 17 inches under.

Question 13

ADA carpet requirement

Answer 13

1/2 inch pile or less

Question 14

With lofstrand (forearm) crutches, how far should the cuff be measured from the elbow?

Answer 14

1 to 1.5 inches from the elbow.