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

Seating interventions aim to optimize remaining function while minimizing secondary deformities.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis

Answer

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that can affect seated posture and seating system design.

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

Posterior pelvic tilt often results from hip flexor tightness or fixed deformity, which must be assessed before selecting interventions.

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

Windswept deformity occurs when both lower extremities are rotated to the same side, with asymmetric hip positioning.

Question 5

Which seating component most directly addresses lateral trunk instability?

Accepted Answer

Lateral trunk supports

Answer

Lateral trunk supports (sometimes called thoracic supports) are positioned to provide lateral stability to the trunk.

SMS - Certified Seating and Mobility Specialist Practice Test