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Skills Test Midterm Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 basic types of materials that are used in cushion construction

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  • foam
  • gel
  • thermoplastics
  • floatation
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What are the 2 important function of a wheelchair cushion ?

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  • prevention of pressure wounds

- postural stability

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What are some Positive and Negative effects to Foam Cushions?

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Pos: inexpensive and can be cut to make adjustments

  • have a Protective Surface: to prevent moisture from entering foam
  • new foams can adapt to any shape and still provide support and spread pressure evenly

Neg: doesnt last long (foam wears out faster and loses shape) which allows for pressure points to form
-“wear- cracks” can develop in Protective Coating allowing for moisture + odour

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How much do Foam cushion cost?

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150-180

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What is the most common cushion used in residentials?

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Foam cushions

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How much do Thermoplastic cushions cost?

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250-300

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What are some Positive and Negative effects to Thermoplastics?

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Pos: Honeycomb cushion, made of thermoplastic material distribute weight uniformly over a wide area

  • flexible, stable structure
  • provides pressure reduction and shock absorption
  • have antibacterial and antifungal properties
  • has good ventilation system; circulates air and evaporates moisture= ensuring cool/dry comfort
  • easy maintenance

Neg: -more expensive than foam don’t have as wide variating in density
-can develop sores because its plastic

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How much do Gel cushions cost?

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500-600

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Basic description of Gel cushion:

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gel fluids placed in pouches, attached to a foam base, so the cushion conforms to the pressures placed on it

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What are some Positive and Negative effects to Gel cushions?

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Pos: excellent pressure distributor, and comfortable

Neg: not good “shock” absorber (ex. going over curbs, doesnt provide additional impact support)

  • HEAVY (cancels out benefits for light wheelchair)
  • gel “bottoms-out” and gel is pushed aside; gel needs to be kneeded daily for evenly spreading
  • gel cushions can leak
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How much do Geo- Matrix Hybrid cushions cost?

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600-700

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Which clients is the Geo matrix designed for?

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clients for:

  1. Superior pressure distribution
  2. Vibration control
  3. Postural support
  4. early stages (1,2) of skin issues
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What are some Positive and Negative effects to Gel cushions?

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Pos: consists of compression cut foam and gel top layer
-comes with outer and inner “incontinent proof cover” ; increases air flow and breathability

Neg: not suitable for stage 3+4 wound, less shock absorbancy
-adds weight

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How much do Air or Dry floatation (ROHO) cushions cost?

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800

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Basic description of Air/Dry Floatation (ROHO) Cushions

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There is a LOW and a HIGH profile Roho

  • supports body entirely on air
  • pressure evenly spread against skin
  • air flotation cushions cant “bottom-out” like gel cushions do because its a closed system
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Why is a ROHO cushion suitable for stages 3+ 4

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It is very SOFT

17
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What are some Positive and Negative effects to ROHO cushions?

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Pos: lightweight

  • waterproof
  • minimize pressure at bony protrusions

Neg: less stable for those with unstable trunk control

  • roho can be punctures, but patching them is easier than gel
  • Biggest complication; require more MAINTENANCE (need to have pressure frequently checked)
18
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What is a method how you could find leak for ROHO cushions

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-submerge under water and look for escaping air bubbles

19
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How much does the Veralite cushion cost?

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300

20
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Basic descriptions of the Veralite cushion

My favourite

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-3 layers of foam for:
>support and prevention of “bottoming-out”
>includes an air cushion layer for pressure management
-has diff. choices of valves and cushion covers
-doesnt require air pumps, kneeding or manipulation
-easy to use

21
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Which clients is the Veralite designed for?

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-clients with cognitive awareness and sensation; need to be able to adjust the valve

22
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What are some Positive and Negative effects for the Veralite cushions?

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Pos: provide VARYING levels of support (soft/medium/firm foam layers)

  • easy to use
  • doesnt need to be pumped up in order to inflate

Neg: cognitive awareness is needed (need to know how much air to release)
-sensation and proprioceptive awareness is necessary to determine optimal positioning and comfort

23
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How to use Veralite valve?

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  • turn counter clockwise
  • stand up for cushion to fully inflate
  • once seated need to manually monitor how much air is needed (sink down to 1-2 inches) under their prominent areas
  • close valve
24
Q

How do you test for appropriate air level in cushions?

***DO NOT OVER-INFLATE

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-palmar up to find ischial tuberosity (sit bones)

25
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What is the purpose of a ‘Foot Drop Splint’ and what do you have to do before putting it on

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  • prevent/correct plantar flexion contractures and inversion/eversion
  • PROM: Dorsi/Plantar flexion on affected foot which will prepare for positioning into splint
26
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What happens if the knee is extended?

ps: always have leg slightly flexed when applying splint

A

Foot wants to extend (plantar flex) which increase spasticity (NOT GOOD)

27
Q

Foot splints are not to be used during ____

A

ambulation

28
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What is the function of the toe pad, rotation bar, and rubber sole plate

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toe pad: keep bed sheats away to prevent spasticity
rotation bar: prevent internal/external rotation of hip (ex. after surgery)
-rubber sole plate: short transfers

29
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What are three common IV infusion sites and specific location for each

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  • Dorsam of hand: thumb area: dorsal veinous complex
  • Dorsam of foot: dorsal veinous complex of foot
  • Scalp
30
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Why is it importatnt to have IV bag above heart level

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to prevent reflux of fluid

31
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3 complications for IV therapy

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  1. kink
  2. prolonged position: flow fluid is blocked
  3. infusion site need to be kept above heart level (when ambulating)
32
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What is Erythema:

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superficial reddening of skin from irritation/injury causing dilation of capillaries

33
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What are three types of Catheters

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  1. Foley catheter (indwelling)
  2. External catheter
    * *3. Suprapubic (under skin at belly button)
34
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What are some skin integrity products

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  • posey foot elevator (round)
  • posey cushioned heel protectors
  • sheepskin heel protectors
35
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Why do we use “slider tubes”/transition-slider sheet

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to promote independence

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