Nurse Aide NNAAP Exam Prep

Category - Physical Care

Mary’s multiple sclerosis has progressed to the point that she can no longer maneuver her manual wheelchair in public. She still has good postural control. What type of device might you expect Mary to obtain for use in public?

  1. Custom electric wheelchair
  2. Electric scooter chair
  3. Sports wheelchair
  4. Smart car
Explanation

Answer: B. You would expect that Mary would have an electric scooter chair. This device will allow her to drive herself from place to place in public without having to push the wheels of a wheelchair. Since she still has good postural control, she does not need a custom electric wheelchair.

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