SMS Postural Support and Positioning

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a seating intervention for a client with progressive neurological disease?

Accepted Answer

Optimize function and minimize deformity

Answer

Eliminate all movement

Answer

Maximize cushion thickness

Answer

Prevent wheelchair use

Question 2

Which postural deviation is characterized by lateral curvature of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis

Answer

Kyphosis

Answer

Lordosis

Answer

Pelvic obliquity

Question 3

A client presents with a posterior pelvic tilt in sitting. Which intervention is most appropriate first?

Accepted Answer

Assess for hip flexor tightness or fixed deformity

Answer

Add a recline feature

Answer

Increase seat depth

Answer

Recommend a power tilt system

Question 4

What does 'windswept' hip deformity refer to in seating?

Accepted Answer

One hip adducted and internally rotated while the other is abducted and externally rotated

Answer

Both hips abducted symmetrically

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Bilateral hip flexion contractures

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Hip dislocation due to spasticity

Question 5

Which seating component most directly addresses lateral trunk instability?

Accepted Answer

Lateral trunk supports

Answer

Headrest

Answer

Anti-tip device

Answer

Footrest extender

Question 6

When positioning a client with significant kyphosis, which seating adjustment can help maintain upright head position?

Accepted Answer

Increasing back angle or using a recline/tilt feature

Answer

Increasing seat height

Answer

Adding medial knee supports

Answer

Lowering footrest height