NPTE-PTA Equipment, Devices & Technologies 2

Question 1

When measuring a patient for a manual wheelchair, seat width should be:

Accepted Answer

1-2 inches wider than the widest point of the hips

Answer

Seat width should be 1-2 inches wider than the widest part of the hips or thighs, allowing comfortable seating without excessive lateral movement or pressure.

Question 2

Which wheelchair component MOST directly prevents a patient from sliding forward out of the chair?

Accepted Answer

Lap/seat belt

Answer

A lap belt is the primary restraint for preventing forward sliding out of the wheelchair, directly securing the patient at the pelvis.

Question 3

For a standing pivot transfer from wheelchair to mat table, the wheelchair should be positioned at what angle to the surface?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

A 45-degree angle minimizes the arc of rotation needed to complete the transfer, reducing physical demands on both the patient and clinician.

Question 4

Pressure-relieving wheelchair cushions are MOST critical for patients with:

Accepted Answer

Sensory deficits and impaired self-repositioning ability

Answer

Patients with sensory deficits cannot detect pressure discomfort and impaired mobility prevents self-repositioning, placing them at the highest risk for pressure injuries.

Question 5

Before initiating a mechanical lift transfer, the PTA's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the lift's weight capacity rating

Answer

Verifying the mechanical lift's weight capacity before use is a mandatory safety check to ensure the equipment can safely support the patient's body weight.

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NPTE-PTA Equipment, Devices & Technologies 2