CMC Client Consultation & Needs Analysis 3

Question 1

A CMC is meeting a client who recently acquired a spinal cord injury at the T6 level. Which mobility consideration is UNIQUE to this level of injury compared to a C6 injury?

Accepted Answer

The client will have full hand and grip function available for manual wheelchair propulsion

Answer

A T6-level injury preserves full upper extremity and hand function, enabling manual wheelchair propulsion and a broader range of self-care options than cervical-level injuries.

Question 2

During a needs analysis, a client mentions she frequently skips her morning routine because the bathroom feels 'too hard to manage.' The CMC should interpret this as a signal of:

Accepted Answer

An occupational performance barrier requiring environmental or assistive device intervention

Answer

Activity avoidance is a key clinical indicator of unmet occupational performance needs, signaling that the environment or available tools are not supporting safe participation.

Question 3

Which standardized tool is commonly used by CMCs during client consultations to assess fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

The Timed Up and Go test is a widely validated, quick assessment of functional mobility and fall risk that CMCs use to quantify transfer and gait safety in the home environment.

Question 4

A client reports that their wheelchair does not fit through the bathroom doorway. Before recommending door widening, the CMC should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Measure both the doorway clear width and the wheelchair's overall width to confirm the clearance deficit

Answer

Accurate measurement of both the doorway and the wheelchair confirms the actual clearance deficit before recommending a structural modification or equipment change.

Question 5

Which aspect of a client's home environment is MOST likely to be overlooked if the CMC conducts the consultation only through a phone or video interview?

Accepted Answer

Subtle flooring transitions, lighting conditions, and spatial constraints that create trip hazards

Answer

Physical hazards such as uneven flooring transitions, poor lighting, and tight turning radii are reliably identified only through in-person environmental assessment.

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CMC Client Consultation & Needs Analysis 3