Mobility Assessments & Evaluations Flashcards
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When assessing a client for tilt-in-space versus recline functionality, which clinical indicator most strongly supports tilt-in-space over recline?
Answer: Desire for pressure relief without postural disruption
Tilt-in-space maintains the hip-trunk angle while shifting weight, providing pressure relief without disrupting postural alignment, which is the primary clinical advantage over recline.
A CMC observes a client leaning consistently to the right in their wheelchair. The FIRST step in addressing this is to:
Answer: Assess whether the lean is flexible or fixed
Determining whether a lateral lean is flexible (correctable) or fixed (structural) guides whether positioning supports or accommodative seating is appropriate.
Which pressure mapping finding most strongly indicates HIGH risk for pressure injury at the ischial tuberosities?
Answer: Focal high-pressure peaks exceeding 150 mmHg
Focal high-pressure peaks exceeding 150 mmHg at bony prominences indicate dangerous levels of tissue compression that significantly increase pressure injury risk.
During an assessment, a client with MS reports fatigue that worsens throughout the day. Which power wheelchair feature should the CMC prioritize for this client?
Answer: Programmable drive controls with adjustable speed
Programmable drive controls with adjustable speed allow the client to adapt the wheelchair's performance as fatigue fluctuates throughout the day.
When measuring seat depth for a wheelchair, where should the measurement endpoint be in relation to the client's anatomy?
Answer: At the back of the knee (popliteal fossa)
Seat depth is measured from the back of the buttock to 1-2 inches behind the popliteal fossa to prevent pressure behind the knee while supporting the thigh.
A client who uses a power wheelchair develops a new pressure injury. The CMC's FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Reassess the seating system and identify contributing factors
A new pressure injury requires immediate reassessment of all seating factors—cushion, positioning, posture, and usage patterns—to identify and correct the root cause.
Which factor is MOST important when evaluating a client's home environment for power wheelchair accessibility?
Answer: Turning radius of the power wheelchair relative to room dimensions
The turning radius of the power wheelchair must be compared to available turning space in the home to ensure the client can maneuver safely in all required areas.