Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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A resident who is blind wishes to participate in digital programming. Which assistive technology feature should the activity consultant ensure is enabled?
Answer: Screen reader software that vocalizes on-screen text
Screen readers convert on-screen text and interface elements to speech, enabling independent digital access for residents who are blind.
Which tablet feature is most beneficial for a resident with significant hand tremors when using a touchscreen?
Answer: Touch accommodation settings that filter out unintentional taps
Touch accommodation settings (such as touch duration thresholds and tremor filtering) prevent accidental taps, giving residents with tremors more accurate control.
An activity consultant is evaluating an app for residents with aphasia. Which design characteristic is most important?
Answer: Symbol- and image-based navigation with minimal required reading
Symbol- and image-based navigation reduces reliance on reading comprehension, making apps accessible to residents with language processing impairments like aphasia.
A resident with low vision struggles to read text on a standard tablet. Beyond increasing font size, which built-in accessibility tool should the consultant demonstrate?
Answer: Display zoom combined with an inverted color scheme or high-contrast mode
High-contrast or inverted color modes combined with display zoom significantly improve text legibility for users with low vision beyond what font size alone achieves.
When setting up a switch-adapted device for a resident with severe physical limitations, which principle guides the activity consultant's configuration process?
Answer: Select the switch site and scanning speed based on the resident's individual motor capability assessment
Switch access must be individualized based on the resident's strongest and most reliable voluntary movement, identified through assessment in collaboration with occupational therapy.
A facility purchases interactive cognitive training software for residents with early-stage dementia. What outcome measure best evaluates its effectiveness?
Answer: Resident scores on standardized cognitive assessments over time combined with self-reported engagement
Pairing standardized cognitive assessments with resident-reported engagement provides objective and subjective evidence of the software's therapeutic impact.
Which step is essential before introducing any new assistive technology device to a resident in a long-term care setting?
Answer: Conducting a needs assessment and, where applicable, consulting with the occupational therapist
A needs assessment ensures the device matches the resident's functional abilities and goals, and OT consultation ensures clinical appropriateness and safe setup.