Reusable medical equipment such as crutches and wheelchairs is officially known as?

• A. Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• B. Medical Devices
• C. Rehabilitation Tools
• D. Assistive Technology

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is how healthcare terminology distinguishes equipment used by patients for ongoing medical care. Reusable items like crutches and wheelchairs are classified as durable medical equipment because they are designed for repeated use over time, are prescribed for medical purposes, and are suitable for use at home or in care settings. This category is specifically defined in clinical and billing contexts to cover items that provide ongoing aid to treatment or daily living due to injury or illness.

Medical devices is a broad umbrella that includes many kinds of devices, some used during procedures, implants, or disposable items. It doesn’t specifically convey the reusable, home-use aspect that DME emphasizes. Assistive technology covers a wider range of devices that help people with disabilities function—often including non-medical or non-reimbursable items like communication aids or access tools. Rehabilitation tools is not a formal category used in healthcare terminology.

So, the term that best fits reusable, medically necessary equipment used for ongoing care is durable medical equipment.