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Wheelchairs, Transfers and Emergencies Flashcards

1
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Fit confirmation for seat height/ leg length

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feet on footrests, 2-3 fingers placed between user’s thigh and seat; bottom of footrests 2 inches from floor

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Fit confirmation for seat depth

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2-3 fingers between front edge of seat and popliteal fold (seated back in chair)

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Fit confirmation for seat width

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hands can vertically fit between user’s hips and chair’s clothing guards/armrests

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Fit confirmation for back height

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4 fingers (hands held vertically) can fit between top of back of seat and floor of axilla

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Fit confirmation for armrest height

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shoulders level, trunk erect; able to rest arms on armrests with no change in posture

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seat height/leg length WC measurement

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heel to popliteal fold + 2 inches (consider height of cushion)

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seat depth WC measurement

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posterior buttock along lateral thigh to popliteal fold -2 inches

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seat width WC measurement

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widest aspect of buttocks/hips +2 inches

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9
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back height WC measurement

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seat of chair to floor of axilla with shoulder flexed 90 degrees -4 inches (height should be below inferior angles) (consider cushion)

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armrest height WC measurement

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shoulders level, trunk erect; able to rest arms on armrests without change in posture

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transfer used for patients with relatively good strength and balance where patient stands fully upright, pivots, and sits on another surface

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stand pivot

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transfer used when patient lacks mobility or strength in one or both lower extremities or unable to stand; requires fair sitting balance

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sliding board

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transfer used when patient is unable to use lower extremities but has very strong upper extremities and good upper trunk balance

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lateral scoot

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14
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transfer type for patients who are unable to participate in the transfer

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dependent

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15
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How much effort does patient provide in a standing assisted pivot

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25-75%

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16
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maximal assist

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patient is able to perform 25-49% of task

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moderate assist

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patient is able to perform 50-74% of the task

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18
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minimal assist

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patient is able to perform 75% or more of the task

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19
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independent

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patient is able to perform task with no assistance (no cues or equipment)

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20
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contact guard assist

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patient requires hands-on assist only; balance may be an issue

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21
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supervision/stand-by

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patient is able to perform task with no hands-on assistance, but therapist feels need to be close to patient; patient may need cues to assist

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dependent

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patient is unable to perform the task in any way

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modified independent

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patient is able to perform the task with no assistance (cues) but requires use of an assistive device

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24
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weight limit of standard wheelchair

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for patients weighing less than 300 pounds

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25
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wheelchair for patient over 300 pounds

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bariatric wheelchair

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26
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wheelchair that is 2 inches lower to allow for lower extremities to propel wheelchair

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hemiplegic wheelchair

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27
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wheelchair with drive wheels positioned 2 inches posterior to normal position

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amputee wheelchair

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28
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air cushion, consisting of air bladders that can be filled or emptied according to spots where pressure builds up most

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ROHO

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29
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main goal of wheelchair cushions

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prevent pressure buildup

30
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provides no support or cushion for bony places on patient’s rear end: promotes internal rotation of hips

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typical sling seat

31
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used for wheelchair propulsion

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drive wheels

32
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In which position should a patient be placed for measurement for a wheelchair

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sitting on firm surface (not in wheelchair)

33
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DO THIS BEFORE performing a transfer with a patient

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lock wheelchair brakes

34
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DO THIS when patient is learning to pop a wheelie

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guard patient closely from behind wheelchair

35
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objective information to include in SOAP note about wheelchair

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WC measurements, fit checks, propulsion education, levels of assist, number of reps or time spent on task, any verbal or tactile cues required, barriers negotiated-with how much assist or education on

36
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If a patient has a trough on the WC for their arm, it is important to

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ensure patient can remove their arm before leaving the patient unattended (can become a restraint)

37
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wheelchair positioning begins where?

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pelvis

38
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direction to lean when ascending a ramp in a wheelchair

A

forward

39
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direction to lean when descending a ramp in a wheelchair

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backward

40
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types of propulsion for motorized wheelchairs

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joystick, head array, chin joystick, sip-n-puff, tongue switch, eye movement controls

41
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treatment for mild allergic reaction

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remove allergen, assist patient in administering antihistamine (Benadryl) or anti-itch cream (Calamine lotion); observe ofr worsening symptoms

42
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treatment for anaphylaxis

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call 911; rescue breathing if needed, EpiPen if available

43
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pale, moist cool skin; shallow and irregular breathing; rapid pulse; dilated pupils; sweating; nausea and dizziness/syncope in person who has suffered a traumatic event or injury

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shock

44
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treatment for patient in shock

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remove cause, monitor vitals, place in supine with legs elevated slightly, cover with blanket, no eating or drinking, keep patient still

45
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a cut in a person’s tissue

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laceration

46
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most commonly used method to remove an object blocking airway

A

Heimlich maneuver

47
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sudden drop in blood pressure as a result of postural changes

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orthostatic hypotension

48
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causes of orthostatic hypotension

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dehydration, prolonged periods of supine or sitting, heart problems, endocrine problems

49
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management ot orthostatic hypotension

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sit up or stand for a few minutes before changing position again; abdominal binder; compression stockings; tilt table

50
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HYPOglycemia S/S

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fatigue, anxiety, sweating, hunger, irritability, shakiness
worsening: confusion, visual changes, loss of consciousness

51
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HYPERglycemia S/S

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frequent urination, blurred vision, fatigue, headache
worsening: nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath (SOB), weakness, coma

52
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brain attack: results from lack of blood flow to brain

A

stroke

53
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acronym to recall S/S of stroke

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FAST (face, arms, speech, time)

54
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hypersensitivity of immune system to something in environment

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allergy

55
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signs and symptoms of heat stroke

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body temp over 104 degrees, altered mental state or behavior, nausea, vomiting, flushed skin, rapid breathing, racing pulse, headache, changes in sweating

56
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signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion

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heavy sweating, faintness, dizziness, rapid pulse, nausea, muscle cramps

57
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treatment for heat exhaustion

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place in shady area, loosen clothing, monitor vitals, apply cold compress to head/neck, offer water or electrolyte solution, observe for signs of shock or heat stroke, contact 911 if patient does not improve, have patient rest remainder of day

58
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An acronym that personnel use to remember their duties
for discharging a fire extinguisher

A

PASS (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep)

59
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This acronym is used as a reminder of the duties of
personnel in the case of a fire

A

RACE (rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish)

60
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a patient safety event that results in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm

A

sentinel event

61
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adverse effect of seat height too high

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insufficient trunk support, difficulty positioning knees under table, difficulty propelling WC, poor posture with forearms on armrests

62
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adverse effect of seat height too low

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difficulty with transfers due to lower center of gravity, footrests may contact items on floor and decrease mobility

63
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adverse effect of seat depth too deep

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increased pressure on popliteal space (causing increased pressure and decreased circulation

64
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adverse effect of seat depth too shallow

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decreased trunk stability due to less support under thighs, increased weight bearing on ischial tuberosities, poor balance due to decreased base of support

65
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adverse effect of seat width too wide

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difficulty propelling WC due to inability to reach drive wheels, difficulty performing transfers, difficulty navigating through doorways, postural deviations from leaning to one side

66
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adverse effect of seat width too narrow

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difficulty changing positions, too much pressure on greater trochanters, difficulty wearing braces (orthoses) due to narrow space

67
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adverse effect of back height too high

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difficulty propelling WC due to difficulty using arms, increased pressure/friction on scapulae, decreased balance due to inclined trunk

68
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adverse effect of back height too low

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decreased trunk stability or postural deviations due to less support

69
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adverse effect of armrest being too high

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difficulty propelling WC due to inability to reach drive wheels, difficulty performing transfers, postural deviations due to raised shoulders, decreased trunk stability due to not using armrests

70
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adverse effect of armrest being too low

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postural deviations due to depressed shoulders, decreased balance from leaning forward, difficulty with transfers

71
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Items to include in documentation of a transfer

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type of transfer, level of assist required, how many people were needed to assist, transfer surfaces (bed, WC, floor), verbal or tactile cues provided

72
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benefits of proper seating and positioning

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promote function, prevent deformity, improve body alignment, improve trunk stability, prevent tissue damage, reduce discomfort/overuse syndromes, prevent additional complications, minimize energy expenditure

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