Using a manual wheelchair

Please select the correct answer: This type of wheelchair can be folded.

• Manual Wheelchair

• Manual Scooter

• Electric Wheelchair

• Manual Walker

It is important that the tyres are fully inflated because

• It is easier to push the wheelchair

• it reduces the risk of damage to the tyres

• manual handling becomes safer

• all of these

List 2 wheelchair components that require regular maintenance

How often should you conduct a safety check on a wheelchair ?

• before every use

• Annually

• before every use, but complete full inspection monthly

• Only when you can be bothered.

When pushing a wheelchair

• maintain the three natural curves of the spine

• stand close to the wheelchair with your hands on the handles

• A and B

• Get the participant to help by pushing the wheels with their hands

List 2 things you should not do with a wheelchair

When going from one level of a building to another, it is safest to

• Use the lift

• use the escalator

• have the participant get out of the chair and use the stairs.

• Only stay on the ground floor of the buliding.

When on community access it is safest to locate areas that have

• narrow concrete paths

• grassed areas

• Any surface will be fine

• wide concrete paths

When going down a kerb, it is better to

• go down backwards

• go down forwards

• avoid all kerbs

• none of these

Name 2 identified risks for staff whilst using manual wheelchairs