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Power Assist Devices For Manual Wheelchairs

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1.  According to the mobility hierarchy presented, which of the following is most appropriate for those with some self-propulsion ability?
  1. Dependent Manual Wheelchairs
  2. Independent Manual Wheelchairs
  3. Power Assist Devices
  4. Scooters and Power Wheelchairs
2.  What is a reason an individual who propels a manual wheelchair may be considered a candidate for power assist devices?
  1. Risk of developing repetitive stress injuries
  2. Upper extremity injury and/or pain
  3. Decreased cardiopulmonary function
  4. All of the above
3.  The terminology for Power Assist Devices is labeled based on the location of the motor or wheel of the device. Which term is NOT used?
  1. Front Power Assist Device
  2. Side Power Assist Device
  3. Main Wheel Power Assist Device
  4. Rear Power Assist Device
4.  Which feature of the Alber e-motion main wheel power assist device helps maintain the position of the wheelchair while ascending inclines?
  1. Smartwatch-linked braking
  2. Cruise mode with manual override
  3. Roll-back delay of 5 seconds
  4. Pushrim locking feature
5.  Which of the following is cited as a potential drawback of using power assist devices?
  1. Interference with seat cushion pressure distribution
  2. Delays in reimbursement processing
  3. Reduced ability to perform wheelies
  4. Incompatibility with folding wheelchair frames