Which step is included in the wheelchair screening procedure?

• A. Use hand scanner
• B. Pat down any areas hand scanner can't reach
• C. Escort to a separate area
• D. Ask if they can stand

Answer: (D)

In wheelchair screening, you start by assessing how the person can participate in the process while keeping safety and dignity in mind. Asking if they can stand is the key first step because it helps you determine the most appropriate screening approach from the outset. If a person can stand, you might follow procedures that assume standing or prepare for different methods; if they cannot stand, you proceed with seated screening and alternate techniques. This quick question guides the rest of the process, ensuring the method chosen is suitable and respectful for the individual’s needs. The other steps—using a hand scanner, performing a pat-down for areas the scanner can’t reach, or escorting to another area—may be part of screening, but the initial question about standing specifically sets the path for how to conduct the procedure with a wheelchair user.