ATP Seating & Mobility Assessment Flashcards
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During a seating evaluation for a child with cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level V), the ATP notes the child has no active head control. What is the recommended approach to head support?
Answer: Provide a multipad or dynamic head support system to maintain neutral alignment
A child with no active head control requires a well-fitted head support system to maintain neutral alignment and protect airway and vision.
What is interface pressure mapping MOST useful for during a seating assessment?
Answer: Identifying areas of high pressure concentration between the client and seating surface
Pressure mapping identifies peak pressure areas at the seat-user interface, guiding cushion selection and positioning to reduce injury risk.
A power wheelchair user with limited hand function is trialing a joystick with a reduced throw (short throw joystick). What is the PRIMARY clinical reason for this modification?
Answer: To enable control with minimal range of motion at the controlling extremity
A short throw joystick requires less displacement to achieve full control input, accommodating users with limited range of motion or motor control.
Which of the following seating interventions would BEST address anterior pelvic tilt caused by tight hip flexors?
Answer: Posterior seat slope (lowering the back of the seat) or slight seat tilt
A posterior seat slope or tilt can counteract the pull of tight hip flexors by positioning the pelvis in a way that reduces the anterior tilt.
During a power mobility evaluation in a clinical setting, the client performs well. However, the referral note indicates unsafe driving at home. What should the ATP do NEXT?
Answer: Conduct or recommend a home assessment to evaluate real-world performance
Clinical evaluations may not capture real-world performance; a home or community assessment provides critical context for safe power mobility decisions.
An ATP is evaluating upper extremity position for a client who self-propels a manual wheelchair. Which positioning component most directly affects shoulder health during propulsion?
Answer: Rear axle position relative to the shoulder
Rear axle position determines the mechanical advantage and arc of propulsion, directly impacting shoulder joint loading and long-term health.
A client with muscular dystrophy requires power recline on their power wheelchair. What distinguishes power recline from power tilt-in-space?
Answer: Recline opens the seat-to-back angle; tilt moves the entire seating system as a unit
Power recline opens the angle between the seat and backrest, while tilt-in-space maintains the seat-to-back angle and tilts the entire system backward.