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Manual Wheelchair Mobility: Self-propulsion

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1.  Why might someone who ambulates need a manual wheelchair?
  1. They can only ambulate short distances.
  2. They can only ambulate with excessive effort.
  3. They are at risk for falls.
  4. All of the above
2.  A standard wheelchair frame (Medicare K0001) would be appropriate for which of the following clients?
  1. An athlete that plays basketball
  2. A client that needs a temporary wheelchair and is dependent for mobility
  3. A college student living on campus
  4. An individual with a low level spinal cord injury
3.  For someone who has had a stroke and needs to foot propel short distances indoors, the following would be the right category of wheelchair:
  1. K0003
  2. K0001
  3. K0004
  4. K0002
4.  All of the following are the benefits of a rigid wheelchair frame EXCEPT:
  1. Lighter
  2. More growth options
  3. More durable
  4. Energy efficient
5.  What is the most optimal propulsion pattern?
  1. Short push
  2. Long pull
  3. Single loop
  4. Alternating pattern