Wheelchair Parts
Wheelchair Skills
Motor and Adult Learning Principles
CIHC Competencies
Body Mechanics/Safety
100

Can you fold a manual wheelchair, Yes or No?

Yes

100

When removing items from a wheelchair for transportation, where should they be placed? 

a) On the ground next to you

b) Wherever there is free space

c)  Stored away where there is no potential safety concerns

d) Have someone else hold items after removing

C

100

Name 1 motor/adult learning principle

practicing

demonstrating

grading

feedback

motivation

100

Name 1 competency we used when making Larry's Intervention Plan

Role Clarification

Team Functioning

Interprofessional Resolution

Client and Family-Centered Care

Leadership

Interprofessional Communication

100

When moving down to remove foot pedals on a wheelchair, what is important to instruct the caregiver to do?

When bending down to remove items, do so at the hips and knees (not the waist) with a straight back

 


200

What do you call the front wheels of a wheelchair?

Casters

200

Before moving a client forward/backward, what should you do first?

Communicate direction of movement

200
What motor/adult learning principle involves starting simple and then increasing difficulty?

Grading 

200

How many Competencies are there?

6

200

When unfolding a wheelchair, what should you be mindful of when flattening the seat?

Being careful not to pinch your fingers

300

What are the removable parts of a wheelchair?

Cushion, armrests, footrests, wheels

300

Should the brakes be on or off when folding a wheelchair?

On

300

What are the 2 different types of feedback?

Internal and External

300

Which competency involves learners/practitioners understanding their own role and the roles of those in other professions?

Role Clarification

300
When propping open a door to push the client through, what is 2 ways you can keep the door open?

With your hip or foot

400

Name 1 safety feature on a wheelchair

Brakes

400

When descending a curb, should the caregiver instruct the wheelchair user to lean forward or backward?

forward

400

After demonstrating a wheelchair skill to Larry and the caregiver, What should you have them do?

Practice the skill

400

Which competency involves the input and values of the client, caregiver, and family?

Client and Family Centered

400

T or F, the body mechanics of the caregiver is our main concern when teaching wheelchair skills

F - client body mechanics are equally important

500

If Larry were to foot propel, how many footrests would he use?

1 foot rest

500

What signals should you look for from Larry before moving him?

thumbs up/down

500

You're the clinician teaching Larry and his caregiver wheelchair skills that can be used for easier community mobility and engagement. You explain to Larry that learning these skills will be beneficial when traveling to attend Elks club or visiting friends in his community. What motor/adult learning principle is being used?

Motivation/Individualize

500

What is the goal of all CIHC competencies?

Interprofessional Collaboration

500

When ascending a curb, What is 1 thing a caregiver should pay attention to?

Using the wheels to ascend and not lifting with your arms or hyperextending your back

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