Wheelchair/Adaptive Equipemnt

Question 1

Standard WC width

Answer 1

24-26 in

Question 2

Standard WC height (floor to push handle)

Answer 2

36 in

Question 3

Height from WC to arm rest

Answer 3

29-30 in

Question 4

minimum for WC to get through door

Answer 4

32 in
ideal is 36 in

Question 5

360 degree turn

Answer 5

60 in x 60 in

Question 6

90 degree turn

Answer 6

minimum 36 in

Question 7

outside door

Answer 7

requires minimum of 18 in for walker and 26 in for wc

Question 8

what colors should you use on stairs if visual impairments exist

Answer 8

warm colors (red, orange, yellow)

Question 9

handrail height

Answer 9

32 inches
1/2 to 2 in diameter

Question 10

how much room do you need on each side of bed for WC transfer?

Answer 10

min 3 feet

Question 11

wall switches height

Answer 11

36-48 in

Question 12

outlets height

Answer 12

at least 18 in above floor board

Question 13

height of countertops for WC users

Answer 13

no greater than 31 in
-counter depth of 24 in

Question 14

step height

Answer 14

7-9 in

Question 15

ramps

Answer 15

slope to rise ratio 1:12 or 4.8 degrees
36 in wide
handrail should ext 12 in beyond top and bottom of runs

Question 16

parking

Answer 16

adjacent 4 foot isle for WC maneuver

Question 17

standard adult WC measurement

Answer 17

Width: 18 in
Depth: 16 in
Seat Height: 20 in

Question 18

Hemi WC seat height

Answer 18

17.5

Question 19

child WC measurement

Answer 19

Width: 14 in
Depth: 11.5 in
Seat height: 18.75

Question 20

Seat Depth

Answer 20

measure pt post buttock to post aspect of lower leg in post fossa
- subtrack 2-3 in

Question 21

minimum clearance between floor and footplate

Answer 21

2 inches
measured from lowest point on bottom of footplate

Question 22

arm rest weight

Answer 22

• measure from seat platform to just below elbow at 90
• add 1 in

Question 23

back height

Answer 23

from seat platform to lower angle of scap, mid scap, or shoulders
- if using a seat cushion, add to height

Question 24

how often should you do pressure relief activities

Answer 24

every 15-20 mins

Question 25

wraparound arm rest

Answer 25

reduces overall width by 1.5 in

Question 26

front caster diameter

Answer 26

3-8 in

Question 27

seat belts

Answer 27

should grasp over pelvis at 45 degree angle to seat

Question 28

amputee chair

Answer 28

drive wheels are posterior to vertical back support (2 in)
- increases length of BOS and post stability
- prescribed for B amputee

Question 29

bariatric WC

Answer 29

• pt has center of body mass forward comparatively
• rear axle is displaced forward compared to standard

Question 30

sports WC

Answer 30

• lower seat, lower back, tilted wheels, light weight, solid frame