W/C, Assistive devices, ADA requirements Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

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

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

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

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3
Q

How should w/c seat depth be measured?

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

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4
Q

How should w/c armrest height be measured?

A

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

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5
Q

What height should a cane be measured to?

A

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

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6
Q

What percent grade should an ADA approved ramp have?

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

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7
Q

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

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

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8
Q

Minimum width for w/c to turn 180 deg?

A

60inches

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9
Q

Hallway or ramp clearance for w/c

A

36 inches

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10
Q

Doorway width for w/c

A

32 inches

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11
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ADA requirements for toilet

A

18 inches from floor to top of toilet

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12
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ADA requirement for sink height

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

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13
Q

ADA carpet requirement

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1/2 inch pile or less

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14
Q

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

A

1 to 1.5 inches from the elbow.

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