Wheelchairs

Question 1

Wheeled Mobility Types (4)

Answer 1

1. Independent Mobility
2. Dependent Mobility
3. Powered Mobility
4. Standing System

Question 2

Evaluating for W/C 6 Components

Answer 2

1. Age
2. Dx
3. Functional Ability
4. Needs
5. Environments
6. Potential for change

Question 3

Standard things to measure for when purchasing a w/c (4)

Answer 3

1. Seat height/Leg length
2. Seat Depth
3. Back Height
4. Armrest Height

Question 4

W/C Components : Supporting Structures (8)

Answer 4

1. Standard Adult
2. Heavy Duty
3. Ultralight
4. Intermediate or Junior
5. Hemiplegic
6. One arm drive
7. External Power
8. Reclining

Question 5

Wheels

Answer 5

Wheel s 
Tires : pneumatic, semi-pneumatic, solid 
Camber 
Quick Release 
Casters

Question 6

Human Interface (4)

Answer 6

1. Knobs/Extensions
2. One arm drive
3. Joystick
4. Sip and Puff

Question 7

Armrests

Answer 7

Removable vs. Non Removable
Swing Away
Full vs Desk arm
Height Adjustable

Question 8

Front Rigging

Answer 8

Built in vs removable 
swing away
heel loops 
Angles 
Straps

Question 9

Brakes

Answer 9

Extension Handles

Question 10

Seating System

Answer 10

Push handles 
Ant-tip devices 
Head Rest 
Body Restraints 
Pressure Relief : tension, compression, shear force

Question 11

Postural Management

Answer 11

Tone, Respiration, Contractures

Pelvis and LE in neutral or slight interior tilt is desired w/ pelvis in midline, hips at 90.

Question 12

Functioning Using a W/C (3 ways)

Answer 12

1. Independent Propulsion
2. Hemi Propulsion
3. Bilateral Lower Propulsion

Question 13

Ascending a Curb (2)

Answer 13

1. Face Curb

2. Elevate caster wheels (step on tipping lever)

Question 14

Descending Curb (2)

Answer 14

1. Backward

2. Provides more control for caregiver