Intro / Multi D

Question 1

ADA Guidelines:

Ramps

Answer 1

Slope & Rise

• The least possible slope shall be used for any ramp.
• The maximum slope of a ramp in new construction shall be 1:12. (one foot of ramp for each inch of rise)
• The maximum rise for any run shall be 30 inches. (ramp sections may be up to 30 feet long)

Question 2

The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be = ?

Answer 2

a) Clear Width:

• The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be 36 inches.

b) Wheelchair Passage Width.

• 48 inches is the minimum width needed for an ambulatory person to pass a non-ambulatory or semi-ambulatory person.
• 60 inches is the minimum width needed for two non-ambulatory or semi-ambulatory people to pass.

Question 3

Dependent or Total Assist = ?

Answer 3

Dependent or Total Assist

• Requires total physical assistance from one or more persons to accomplish the activity safely

Question 4

Maximal Assist = ?

Answer 4

Maximal Assist:

• Patient performs 25-49% of activity, assistance requires to complete activity

Question 5

Moderate Assist = ?

Answer 5

Moderate Assist:

• Patient performs 50-74% of activity, assistance requires to complete activity.

Question 6

Minimal Assist

Answer 6

Minimal Assist

• Patient performs 75% or more of activity, assistance requires to complete activity.

Question 7

Contact Guarding (CGA) = ?

Answer 7

Contact Guarding (CGA)

• Caregiver positioned close to the patient with hands on the patient or gait belt, protection required during activity

Question 8

Standby/Supervision Assist (SBA) = ?

Answer 8

Standby/Supervision Assist (SBA):

• Verbal or tactile cues, directions, or instructions required from caregiver positioned close to patient, but not touching patient performing activity.

Question 9

Modified Independent (Mod I) = ?

Answer 9

Modified Independent (Mod I)

• Patient is able to perform task independently but uses adaptive or assistive equipment or requires additional time