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Alternative Driving Methods for Power Wheelchair Mobility

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1.  In which scenario is the use of a standard joystick at the hand often challenging?
  1. A client can grade force.
  2. A client has abnormal tone.
  3. A client can grade distance of movement.
  4. Client has adequate co-contraction of flexors and extensors in the forearm and hand.
2.  Which of the following is a mounting option for a standard joystick?
  1. Swing away mounts
  2. Midline positioning
  3. Adjustable joystick angles
  4. All of the above
3.  Which of the following is a clinical indicator for a mushroom joystick?
  1. It is designed for a client who cannot grasp a joystick handle.
  2. It provides a resting spot for the wrist.
  3. It also works well at the foot.
  4. All of the above
4.  What are the primary non-proportional driving methods?
  1. Switches
  2. Joysticks
  3. Chin mounts
  4. Eye gaze
5.  What is NOT a clinical indicator for a sip 'n puff type of controller?
  1. Little control of head or extremity movement
  2. Good oral motor control, lip closure, intact palate
  3. Good upper extremity movement and control
  4. Full directional control and speed control