Question 1

Your patient is going home in a standard width wheelchair.Which of the following is the minimum door opening for interior doors that will allow him to access the bathroom with the chair?&#10;A)26 inches&#10;B)28 inches&#10;C)32 inches&#10;D)40 inches

Accepted Answer

The minimum door opening for a standard width wheelchair to access a bathroom is 32 inches.

Question 2

You are a PTA practicing in a home health setting and you are asked to do an assessment of someone's home.For which of the following purposes would you be doing this for the PT?&#10;A)To make recommendations regarding making accommodations to the home&#10;B)Determine need for any adaptive equipment needs&#10;C)Determine how safe the client is in her own home&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

As a PTA practicing in a home health setting, assessing someone's home serves multiple purposes, including making recommendations for accommodations to the home, determining the need for any adaptive equipment needs, and evaluating the safety of the client in their own home. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 3

Ergonomics is defined as all of the following EXCEPT:&#10;A)Uses scientific and engineering principles to improve safety, efficiency, and quality of movement&#10;B)Looks at the relationship among the worker; the work that is done; and actions, tasks, or activities inherent in the job&#10;C)The design for the ramp to assist the worker to get into a job or establishment&#10;D)Often includes tests in functional capacity and performance during work actions, tasks, or activities

Accepted Answer

The design for the ramp to assist the worker to get into a job or establishment is not related to ergonomics. Ergonomics focuses on improving the relationship between the worker, the work, and the actions/tasks involved in the job through scientific and engineering principles, functional capacity tests, and performance evaluations.

Question 4

The design concept that embraces the design of products to be usable by all people without the need for adaptation or specialized design is called:&#10;A)Accessible design&#10;B)Environmental accessibility&#10;C)Universal design&#10;D)Americans with Disabilities Act

Accepted Answer

Universal design is a design concept that aims to create products and environments that can be used by all people, regardless of their age, ability or status. It involves designing products with the consideration of the widest range of users possible and without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Accessible design and the Americans with Disabilities Act are related concepts that focus more specifically on providing equal access and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Environmental accessibility refers to creating physical environments that are easily accessible and usable by all people.

Question 5

You are instructing family members planning to construct a ramp.Which of the following is the required ramp grade (rise to run)?&#10;A)1:2&#10;B)1:4&#10;C)1:8&#10;D)1:12

Accepted Answer

According to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines, the maximum slope of a ramp should be no steeper than 1:12 (for every inch of rise, there should be at least 12 inches of run). This ensures that the ramp is safe and easy to use for people with mobility limitations, including those using wheelchairs or walkers. Therefore, choice D is the best choice.

Question 6

Which of the following is the ideal maximum height for a step?&#10;A)6 inches&#10;B)7 inches&#10;C)10 inches&#10;D)12 inches

Accepted Answer

The ideal maximum height for a step is generally considered to be 7 inches, as it provides a comfortable and safe step height for most people.

Deck 9: Pta: Examination of the Environment