Home Accessibility Modification Flashcards
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What is the minimum clear floor space required at a toilet to allow a wheelchair user to make a side transfer?
Answer: 60 inches side clearance
A 60-inch clear floor space on at least one side of the toilet is required to allow a wheelchair side transfer.
Which type of flooring transition is most appropriate when connecting carpet to hard flooring for a wheelchair user?
Answer: A flush or low-profile transition no higher than 1/2 inch beveled
Flush or beveled transitions no higher than 1/2 inch (1/4 inch vertical, 1/2 inch beveled) minimize tipping risk for wheelchair users.
A client who uses a standard walker needs a hallway. What is the minimum hallway width recommended for safe walker use?
Answer: 36 inches
A minimum 36-inch-wide hallway allows a standard walker to pass without the user having to angle the device.
When installing a curbless roll-in shower, which drainage design best prevents water from escaping onto the bathroom floor?
Answer: Corner drain with a 2% floor slope toward the drain
A corner drain combined with a 2% (1/4 inch per foot) floor slope channels water efficiently and keeps the entry area drier.
What is the primary purpose of a zero-step entry in a home accessibility modification?
Answer: To allow wheelchair and scooter users to enter without a ramp or lift
A zero-step (no-step) entry eliminates vertical barriers at the threshold, enabling direct access for wheeled mobility device users.
Which grab bar orientation is most appropriate beside a bathtub to assist with entering and exiting?
Answer: Horizontal bar along the length of the tub combined with a vertical bar at the entry end
A horizontal bar along the tub provides stability during bathing while a vertical bar at the entry end aids the transition from sitting to standing.
A CMC is assessing a kitchen for a client who uses a power wheelchair. Which counter height modification is most critical for independent food preparation?
Answer: Lower a section of countertop to 28–34 inches with knee clearance underneath
Lowering a counter section to 28–34 inches with at least 27 inches of knee clearance underneath allows a power wheelchair user to roll under and work at the surface.