Exam Preview for 5661: Wheelchair Seating Interventions June 21, 20

Wheelchair Seating Interventions

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1. A pressure injury with partial thickness loss of dermis is called a: Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
2. A tilt guideline by the Paralyzed Veterans of America is: A person should tilt every 15-30 minutes A person should remain tilted at least 1 minute A person should tilt more than 30 degrees to provide pressure relief All of the above
3. All of the following are TRUE about a closed seat to back angle EXCEPT: 90 degrees or less Greater than 90 degrees Inhibits extensor tone Is a task performance position
4. A reclining feature on a wheelchair can assist with: Easier catheterization Pressure redistribution Fatigue management All of the above
5. One significant benefit of a tilt on a wheelchair is that: All angles (pelvis, knees, and ankles) stay the same. It promotes easier catheterization. It provides passive range of motion at the hips and knees. The wheelchair tray stays parallel with the floor.