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WC Flashcards

1
Q

seat height

A

heel to popliteal fold,
add 2 inches
average: 19.5-20.5

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2
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seat depth

A

from posterior buttock to popliteal,
subtract 2 inches
average: 16 inches

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3
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seat width

A

widest aspect of buttocks, hips or thighs.
add 2 inches
average 18 inches

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4
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back height

A

seat to floor of axilla with shoulder flexed to 90 degrees,
subtract 4 inches
average 9 inches above seat

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5
Q

ultralight frame

A

high active
no need for postural supports
sports

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6
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standard/lightweight frame

A

self propel with both Use
adequate LE ROM
sitting ability

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7
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hemi frame

A

self propel with LEs

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8
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one-hand drive frame

A

self propel with one UE

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9
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amputee frame

A

self propel

COG shifted posteriorly d/t amputation

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10
Q

geri chair

A

not able to self propel or safely operate power

requires assistance for seated mobility

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11
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reclining frame

A

unable to perform weight shifts/sit upright for extended periods of time
moderate to sever trunk involvement

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12
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backward tilt in space frame

A

unable to sit upright/weight shift, also has issues with sliding or extensor tone

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13
Q

planar posterior head rest

A

reclining or tilt in space frame or tends to maintained hyperextended head/neck

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14
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curved headrest

A

maintain backwards listing or lateral head and neck position in sitting
side panels may be indicated for more aggressive support

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15
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sling back

A

no postural support and no neuromuscular deficits

short term use

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16
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planar back

A

patient requires mild to moderate trunk support due to tone, strength, or deformity

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17
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curved back

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moderate trunk support due to tone, strength, deformity related postural concerns

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18
Q

custom molded insert

A

significant trunk support d/t sever postural concerns

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19
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removable back insert

A

w/c must be able to fold

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20
Q

back height below inferior angle of scap

A

patient is able to self propel and has good trunk control

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21
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back height above inferior angle of scapula

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either self propel but requires some spinal support or uses power w/c with or without poor trunk control

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22
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sling seat

A

no postural support and no NM deficits,

short term use

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23
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planar seat

A

patient has no seated deformity

24
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curved seat

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requires mild to moderate

25
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custom molded seat

A

requires customized seat support to correct for pelvic obliquity or a fixed asymmetrical deformity

26
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removable seat insert

A

w/c must be able to fold

27
Q

bevel front edge of seat

A

propels using LEs

28
Q

planar lateral supports

A

requires mild-mod lateral support d/t listing or scoliosis

29
Q

contoured or curved lateral supports

A

requires total contact lateral support for sig lateral listing of scoliosis

30
Q

chest strap

A

requires trunk support to correct for anterior listing

31
Q

chest harness

A

requires both trunk and shoulder support to correct for anterior listing

32
Q

removable armrest

A

tf via slide board or max x 2; access to wheels for propulsion

33
Q

no armrests

A

doesn’t require UE or trunk support

34
Q

full length arms

A

performs STS tf; requires additional postural support

utilizes a lap board

35
Q

tubular or single posted arms

A

minimal support for UE
easy assess to wheels for propulsion
easy removal of arms

36
Q

fixed/non removable

A

durable UE support

37
Q

toggle/lever breaks

A

coordinated motor ability to operate

38
Q

brake extension

A

additional leverage to operate toggle

limited ability to reach break mechanism

39
Q

attendant operated break

A

cannot safely or I operate breaks

40
Q

small diameter handrims

A

adequate strength to efficiently propel chair w/out adaptation
for requiring speed for tasks

41
Q

large diameter handrims

A

some weakness in UE

for pts requiring ability to propel with more power

42
Q

rim projections

A

grip deficits or hand deformity

43
Q

covered rims

A

assist for adequate grasp or friction when hands in contact with wheel rims

44
Q

standard footrest

A

full ROM through feet and ankles

45
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adjustable angle footrests

A

some degree of deformity in feet and/or ankles

46
Q

one piece footboard

A

supportive surface to maximize strength

patient requires additional lateral foot support

47
Q

custom foot box

A

LE not aligned with body midline as with windswept deformity

angle or support needs are ID’d

48
Q

proportional control

A

allow user to modulate speed based on displacement of joystick
360 degree directionality

49
Q

non-proportional control

A

moves at preset speed

user must release joystick to change directions

50
Q

sip and puff control

A

high level SCI

based on force of inhalation/exhalation

51
Q

head control

A

via electric switch and configurations vary

52
Q

bariatric WC

A

weight limits between 300-1000 lbs

53
Q

liquid cushions

A

typically lightweight

can produce high shear forces

54
Q

solid cushions

A

limit shear forces

but are heavier than other alternatives

55
Q

air filled cushion

A

vary in average sheer forces
lightweight
require diligent monitoring

Boards Review - Non Systems (5 decks)

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