Wheelchairs Flashcards
1
Q
Wheelchair provides…
A
Maximum support to the patient and decreases chances of falls as compared to using other assistive devices
2
Q
A patient on a wheelchair may or may not…
A
Require assistance depending on the patients condition.
3
Q
Patients not requiring assistance with a wheelchair…
A
Can independently move indoors and outdoors.
4
Q
Patients that require assistance with wheelchair…
A
Require a caregiver to assist in moving the wheelchair
5
Q
Wheelchair measurement for customized fit:
A
- Seat height/ leg length
- Seat depth
- Seat width
- Back height
- Armrest height
6
Q
Back wheelchair tires:
A
Pneumatic tires
7
Q
Front wheelchair tires:
A
Caster tires
8
Q
Types of wheelchairs:
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- Standard wheelchair
- Standard lightweight wheelchair
- Ultra-lightweight transport wheelchair
- Shower (bathroom) wheelchair
- Reclining back rigid frame sports chair
- Power wheelchair
- Transport wheelchair
- Tilt in wheelchair
- Pediatric wheelchair
- Bariatric wheelchair
