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1. A person is deemed to be at high risk for sitting acquired pressure ulcers/injuries if (select all that apply): *

a. They had a pressure injury in the past

b. They are at risk for moisture buildup at the sitting surfaces

c. They have a mobility and/or activity impairment

d. They have reduced ability to feel pain in combination with an inability to move or reposition

2. Which of the following are clinical indicators for custom molded seating (select all that apply): *

a. Complex postural deviations related to the seated alignment that cannot be accommodated with off the shelf seating

b. The carer/s don't believe the existing back support is right

c. Clinically essential pressure redistribution has not been attainable for this person with any other trialed seating solutions

d. In the absence of the recommended custom molded seating the individuals respiratory function is severely compromised

3. When is it reasonable to consider seating support/positioning for children? *

a. Age 3-7 months

b. Age 2-3 years

c. Age 5 years

d. Age 18-24 months

4. A right pelvic obliquity in sitting can be caused by (select all that apply): *

a. Decreased muscle mass in the gluteals and hamstrings on the right

b. Limited hip flexion on the left

c. Shortened lateral trunk flexors on the right

d. Arm supports too wide

5. The approximate height difference between the undersurface of trochanters and ischials in an adult is 1.75-2.5 inches(4.45-6.35 cms). *

a. True

b. False

6. 20-30 degrees of tilt in space is recommended to give optimal pressure reduction on the seat surface *

a. True

b. False

7. Which of the following symptoms could be caused by tight hamstrings? (check all that apply) *

a. Sliding forward in seat

b. Feet falling in front of foot supports

c. Pelvic obliquity

d. Pelvic rotation

e. Presenting thoracic kyphosis

f. Swallowing difficulty

g. Anterior pelvic tilt

8. On assessment we find a limitation in left hip flexion and right hip abduction what preferred sleep position might we anticipate? *

a. Prone in the fetal position

b. Supine with frog leg position on left

c. Left side lying with right leg pulled up over the left leg

d. The seated position

9. A client who presents with a non-reducible lumbar lordosis on assessment likely presents in sitting with (check all that apply)

A posterior pelvic tilt

Shortened hip flexors

Shortened hamstrings

An anterior pelvic tilt

10. For optimal head alignment, one must consider the following (select all that apply): *

a. .Functional Visual field

b. Spinal alignment

c. Pelvic alignment

d. Hearing ability

11. Limited hip flexion can cause a scoliosis in the seated position. *

a. True

b. False

12. When is it reasonable to consider a standing program for children with no contraindications? *

a. Age 8-9 months

b. Age 2-3 years

c. Age 5-6 years

d. Age 18-24 months

13. The ischial base of support in adults (males and females) while seated is on average: *

a. 3-6” wide

b. 4-6.5” wide

c. 7.5-9” wide

d. 12-18” wide

14. The recommended degree of tilt from horizontal for optimizing visual field is typically: *

a. < 5 degrees

b. < 15 degrees

c. 20 degrees

d. 30 degrees

15. When examining the ‘life box’ what are the bony landmarks being palpated? *

a. The iliac crest and the inferior angle of scapulae

b. The greater trochanters and ischial tuberosities

c. The inferior angle of the ribs and ASISs

d. The ASISs and PSISs