Question

When taking a patient up a curb in a w/c which of the following is CORRECT

A. when approaching the curb with the w/c backwards the caster wheels are the last to come off the ground
B. when approaching the curb with the w/c backwards the chair should already be in the ''wheelie'' position with the caster wheels off the ground
C. when approaching the curb with the w/c forwards the caster wheels are the last to come off the ground
D. when approaching the curb with the w/c forwards the drive wheels should be off the ground

Answer 1

The correct approach when taking a patient up a curb in a wheelchair is to approach the curb with the wheelchair backwards, with the caster wheels off the ground.

Step-by-step explanation:

When taking a patient up a curb in a w/c, the correct approach is to approach the curb with the w/c backwards. This means that option B, when approaching the curb with the w/c backwards and the chair already in the 'wheelie' position with the caster wheels off the ground, is correct.

By having the w/c positioned backwards, the drive wheels will be the first to come off the ground as you go up the curb. This allows the patient to maintain stability and control while ascending the curb.