WHEELCHAIR COMPONENTS AND TYPES

Question 1

what does a pelvic positioning device do?

Answer 1

attached to the chair frame at lap, prevents patient from falling out of the chair or sliding forward in the chair. either 2 point or 4 point attachments.

Question 2

what does a trunk positioning device do?

Answer 2

attached to chair frame at mid-chest, increases trunk stability, prevents pt from falling out of chair, and maintains body in an upright sitting posture.

Question 3

name the wheelchair type:
used for patients less than 200lb, limited use on rough surfaces, not designed for vigorous functional activity

Answer 3

standard manual adult

Question 4

name the wheelchair type:
constructed for patients greater than 200lb or patients who perform vigorous functional activity

Answer 4

heavy-duty adult

Question 5

name the wheelchair type:
lightweight (12-20lb) chair to improve efficiency in propulsion and reduction in trauma in UE’s, weight capacity of 300lb

Answer 5

ultralight

Question 6

name the wheelchair type:
designed for people with a smaller body build than an adult but larger than a child

Answer 6

intermediate or junior

Question 7

name the wheelchair type:
designed to permit adjustments in the frame to accomodate for growth

Answer 7

growing

Question 8

name the wheelchair type:
designed for children up to approximately six years old

Answer 8

child or youth

Question 9

name the wheelchair type:
seat is lowered approx 2 in to allow better use of the LE’s to propel the chair, may make it difficult for user to perform standing transfers

Answer 9

hemiplegic or foot propelled

Question 10

name the wheelchair type:
rear wheel axles are positioned approx 2 in posterior to normal position to widen the BOS of chair and compensate for loss of weight of user’s LE

Answer 10

amputee

Question 11

name the wheelchair type:
two hand rims are fabricated on one drive wheel and the two drive wheels are connected by a linkage bar. the smaller hand rim propels the near drive wheel, and the large hand rim propels the far drive wheel. when both rims moved simultaneously, both wheels propel.

Answer 11

one-hand drive

Question 12

name the wheelchair type:
a battery system propels the chair, and various types of controls are used to operate the chair (joystick, chin piece, or mouth stick)

Answer 12

power

Question 13

name the wheelchair type:
low-profile, fixed frame, lightweight (15-24lb) chair with low back, cambered rear wheels, fixed or adjustable axles, and fixed or adjustable seat and back support. can be bought or customized for various sports activities

Answer 13

sports

Question 14

name the wheelchair type:
used for persons who need to partially or fully recline at some time when they are in the chair. chair may be semi-reclining (30 degrees)or fully reclining (horizontal). need elevating leg supports and head support extension

Answer 14

reclining

Question 15

name the wheelchair type:
used for persons who cannot tolerate sitting upright. hip and knee angles do not change as occupant is tilted backward within the frame

Answer 15

tilt in space (rotational)