BRS Assistive Technology & Adaptive Devices 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client with low vision reports difficulty reading standard print prescription labels. The MOST immediate low-tech solution is:
- Large-print prescription labels available through pharmacies (Correct answer)
- Referral for braille instruction
- Purchasing a CCTV magnifier immediately
- Teaching the client to memorize medication schedules
Correct answer: Large-print prescription labels available through pharmacies
Many pharmacies can print large-print prescription labels at no additional cost, providing an immediate and accessible solution.
Question 2: Which GPS navigation app is MOST commonly recommended for pedestrians who are blind?
- BlindSquare (Correct answer)
- Google Earth
- Waze
- MapQuest
Correct answer: BlindSquare
BlindSquare is a GPS app specifically designed for people who are blind, providing detailed audio descriptions of the surrounding environment using points of interest data.
Question 3: The primary purpose of a braille notetaker such as the BrailleNote Touch is to:
- Allow a blind user to take notes, manage files, and access the internet via braille input and output (Correct answer)
- Emboss permanent braille documents
- Provide audio description of images
- Measure a client's braille reading speed
Correct answer: Allow a blind user to take notes, manage files, and access the internet via braille input and output
A braille notetaker combines braille input, refreshable braille output, and computing functions into a portable device for independent productivity.
Question 4: Which adaptation is MOST appropriate for a client with low vision who needs to write checks independently?
- Bold-line check writing guide with large-print checks (Correct answer)
- Automatic check-writing robot
- Refreshable braille display with banking software
- Screen reader connected to an ATM
Correct answer: Bold-line check writing guide with large-print checks
A bold-line check guide provides raised lines and tactile markers to help individuals with low vision write within the correct fields on a check.
Question 5: In the context of assistive technology for visual impairment, what does the acronym 'DAISY' stand for?
- Digital Accessible Information System (Correct answer)
- Dynamic Audio Interface for Sight-impaired Youth
- Distributed Assistive Information System
- Direct Access Interface System
Correct answer: Digital Accessible Information System
DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) is an international standard for accessible digital talking books used by people with print disabilities.
Question 6: A BRS wants to help a client who is totally blind cook independently. Which assistive device addresses the SAFETY concern of pouring hot liquids?
- Liquid level indicator that beeps when a cup is nearly full (Correct answer)
- Talking kitchen scale
- Large-button microwave
- Braille cookbook
Correct answer: Liquid level indicator that beeps when a cup is nearly full
A liquid level indicator hooks over a cup and emits a beep or vibration when the liquid approaches the rim, preventing dangerous overflows of hot beverages.
Question 7: Which of the following is considered a LOW-tech assistive device for individuals with visual impairment?
- Tactile bump dots applied to appliance controls (Correct answer)
- Screen magnification software
- GPS talking navigation device
- Refreshable braille display
Correct answer: Tactile bump dots applied to appliance controls
Tactile bump dots are simple, inexpensive adhesive markers that provide tactile feedback on buttons and controls without any electronic components.
BRS Assistive Technology & Adaptive Devices 4
A client with low vision reports difficulty reading standard print prescription labels.
The MOST immediate low-tech solution is: