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Challenges to Seating and Positioning: Common Seating Misconceptions that Get in the Way, presented in partnership with The Permobil Academy

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1.  All the following are common misconceptions when it comes to seating and positioning that prevent optimal postures in the seating system EXCEPT: Elevating Legrests (ELRs) are the better option when purchasing a chair 90/90/90 is what to aim for with every resident Residents will never be compliant with your changes A new cushion is all that is needed to fix a positioning issue

2.  The key feature that sets the K0004 MWC apart from the K0001- K0003 models is: Adjustability Weight Hemi Height Standard

3.  Adjustability that can be achieved in the K0004 model include all EXCEPT: Armrest height Tilt in space up to 65 degrees STBA (Seat-to-Back Angle) STFH (Seat-to-Floor Height)

4.  ELRs are not the best option on the K0001-K0004 MWC due to: Inability to elevate the legs sufficiently to decrease edema Pulls on tightened hamstrings and brings the resident into posterior pelvic tilt Decrease femoral contact with the seating surface and cause poor LE alignment All of the above

5.  According to research with college students and the working population, the desired seat-to-back angle is: 85-95 degrees 95-105 degrees 100-110 degrees None of the above

6.  An improper seat-to-back-angle can: Affect the integrity of the skeleton, muscle and tissue, increasing wound and contracture risk Compromise function Compromise stability and balance All of the above

7.  When accommodating for a fixed postural abnormality, we as therapists should look for cushions that do all EXCEPT: Envelop the curvature Immerse the back and/or pelvis Attempt to bring the abnormality back to neutral Capture the curvature that the resident now presents with

8.  Which of the following is NOT an extrinsic factor of wound development? Pressure Shear Microclimate Malnutrition

9.  The following are common areas of skin breakdown in wheelchair seating EXCEPT: ITs Coccyx Hand Spinous Process

10.  Specialized back supports assist in maximizing optimal posture by: Enveloping the spine for optimal seat surface contact Allows for even pressure distribution to prevent peak pressures on the spinous process Allows for the addition of mounted lateral supports and a head support All of the above