Week 5 Lecture

Question 1

Examination of the environment includes what places?

Answer 1

Home
Neighborhood
Community
Transportation
School/Workplace

Question 2

What is accessibility?

Answer 2

The degree to which an environment affords use of its resources with respect to an individual’s level of function

Question 3

What is universal design?

Answer 3

The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.

Question 4

Purpose of examination of the environment?

Answer 4

• Identify design barriers that compromise performance of tasks
• Determine patient’s safety and level of function in the environment

Question 5

Purpose of intervention?

Answer 5

• Make recommendations for accommodations
• Determine need for adaptive equipment or assistive technology
• Prepare family and caregivers for patient’s return and recommend further services

Question 6

Methods of examination of environment?

Answer 6

• Patient interview
• Self-report instruments
• Visual depictions
• On-site visit

Question 7

Proper surface?

Answer 7

Smooth
Level
Well-lit
Covered

Question 8

Proper steps?

Answer 8

<7 inches high
>11 inches deep
No nosing
Anti-slip

Question 9

Proper handrails?

Answer 9

• Between 34 and 38 inches tall
• At least one side should extend 12 inches beyond foot and top of stairs
• At least 1.5 inches from wall
• 1.25-2 inches in diameter

Question 10

Proper ramp?

Answer 10

• 1:12 ratio of rise to run

- 1:20 if inclement weather will affect surface

Question 11

ACCESSIBILITY-ENTRANCE

Answer 11

ACCESSIBILITY-ENTRANCE

Question 12

Proper platform?

Answer 12

• 5’ by 5’ if door opens out

- 3’ by 5’ if door opens in

Question 13

Proper opening mechanism?

Answer 13

• Shelf for bags
• Height of locks/handle
• Amount of force required
• Lighting

Question 14

Proper threshold?

Answer 14

Level, or no greater than .5 inches with beveled edges

Question 15

Proper width?

Answer 15

32 to 34 inches, greater if accommodating a bariatric wheelchair

Question 16

Proper kick plate?

Answer 16

12” in height from bottom

Question 17

Floor accessibility?

Answer 17

• Pathways within and between rooms clear- no cords, throw rugs, clutter
• Rigid floor coverings attached firmly
• Bright colors for uneven areas or changes in height

Question 18

Furniture accessibility?

Answer 18

• Arm rests
• Rigid bottom and back
• Adequate height

Question 19

Doorway accessibility?

Answer 19

Flush, level thresholds
At least 32” wide
Appropriate opening direction, or use of pocket or folding door
Opening mechanism

Question 20

Proper windows?

Answer 20

• Reduced glare
• Opening/closing mechanism
• Lock

Question 21

Bedroom accessibility - Bed?

Answer 21

• Immovable if transferring
• Optimal height
• Firm mattress

Question 22

Bathroom grab bars?

Answer 22

-1.25-2in diameter
-Toilet
-33-36” from floor
-Tub back wall
-24-36” long
-Ideally, one 33-36”
from tub floor and
another 9” above
rim of tub
-Tub side wall
-42-54” long
-33-36” from tub floor

Question 23

Dishwasher height?

Answer 23

elevated 9”