Environmental Modification & Accessibility Design Flashcards
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A client uses a power wheelchair with a turning radius of 30 inches. What minimum clear floor space is needed for a 180-degree turn?
Answer: 60-inch diameter circle
ADA Standards require a 60-inch diameter clear floor space to allow a wheelchair 180-degree turn.
In accessible bathroom design, the centerline of a toilet must be located how far from the side wall in a standard ADA-compliant configuration?
Answer: 17–19 inches
ADA Standards require the toilet centerline to be between 17 and 19 inches from the side wall or partition.
Which modification BEST addresses the needs of a client with severe arthritis who has difficulty operating standard door hardware?
Answer: Lever-style door handle
Lever-style door handles require minimal grip strength and can be operated with a closed fist or forearm, making them ideal for arthritis.
What is the maximum cross-slope permitted on an accessible pedestrian route according to ADA Standards?
Answer: 1:48 (2.08%)
ADA Standards limit cross-slope on accessible routes to 1:48 (approximately 2%) to prevent wheelchair drift.
A stairway chairlift is being considered for a client. Which condition would make this modification LEAST appropriate?
Answer: Client cannot transfer independently at the top landing
If a client cannot independently transfer from the chairlift to a wheelchair or walking surface at the landing, the chairlift creates a safety hazard rather than solving the mobility problem.
In a roll-in shower designed per ADA Standards, what is the minimum clear floor space required?
Answer: 36 × 60 inches
ADA Standards require a minimum 36 × 60-inch clear floor space for a transfer-type roll-in shower.
When evaluating a client's home for aging in place, the FIRST step in the CEAC assessment process is:
Answer: Conduct a functional mobility assessment
A functional mobility assessment establishes the client's actual performance in their environment, which drives all subsequent modification recommendations.