BRS Daily Living Skills Training 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended technique for a blind person to apply toothpaste to a toothbrush independently?
- Using a pre-loaded toothbrush provided by a caregiver
- Squeezing toothpaste directly onto a finger first, then transferring to the brush (Correct answer)
- Dipping the brush into a toothpaste tube
- Using toothpaste tablets instead of paste
Correct answer: Squeezing toothpaste directly onto a finger first, then transferring to the brush
Squeezing paste onto a finger first allows tactile control of the amount before placement on the brush, promoting accuracy and independence.
Question 2: During shopping skills training, which adaptive strategy best supports a blind client's independent grocery shopping?
- Shopping only at stores with staff assistance programs
- Pre-organizing a shopping list by store layout section and using a screen-reader barcode app (Correct answer)
- Purchasing pre-packed grocery delivery exclusively
- Bringing a sighted companion on every shopping trip
Correct answer: Pre-organizing a shopping list by store layout section and using a screen-reader barcode app
Organized lists and barcode-scanning apps on smartphones allow blind shoppers to independently locate and identify products.
Question 3: A BRS notices a client places items randomly after use. Why is consistent item placement critical in daily living skills training?
- It reduces the need to clean surfaces regularly
- It allows the client to reliably locate items without visual scanning (Correct answer)
- It prevents other household members from using the client's belongings
- It is required by accessibility law
Correct answer: It allows the client to reliably locate items without visual scanning
Consistent item placement enables blind individuals to locate objects through spatial memory, eliminating the need for visual search.
Question 4: Which adaptive technique is MOST appropriate for helping a blind client measure dry ingredients when cooking?
- Estimating quantities by the feel of weight in the hand
- Using nested tactilely-labeled measuring cups and leveling with a straight edge (Correct answer)
- Avoiding recipes that require exact measurements
- Using only liquid measuring cups for all ingredients
Correct answer: Using nested tactilely-labeled measuring cups and leveling with a straight edge
Tactilely labeled nested measuring cups with a straight-edge leveling technique allow accurate, independent dry ingredient measurement.
Question 5: When teaching a blind client telephone and communication skills, which approach best supports independence?
- Limiting phone use to emergencies only
- Training on screen reader features of smartphones including contacts, voice dialing, and messaging (Correct answer)
- Using only landline phones with large buttons
- Having a caregiver manage all phone communications
Correct answer: Training on screen reader features of smartphones including contacts, voice dialing, and messaging
Comprehensive smartphone screen reader training enables blind clients to independently manage calls, contacts, and text communications.
Question 6: A client who is blind is learning to use public transportation independently. What is the most critical early skill to establish?
- Memorizing every bus and train route in the city
- Mastering orientation and mobility skills relevant to transit stops and safe boarding procedures (Correct answer)
- Purchasing a monthly taxi subscription service
- Using ride-share apps exclusively to avoid public transit
Correct answer: Mastering orientation and mobility skills relevant to transit stops and safe boarding procedures
Orientation and mobility skills for transit stops and safe boarding are foundational to independent public transportation use.
Question 7: Which strategy is most effective when teaching a blind client to manage and sort laundry independently?
- Washing all items together in cold water to simplify the process
- Using tactile sorting systems and safety pin codes to identify garments by color or type (Correct answer)
- Purchasing only white clothing to eliminate color-matching concerns
- Sending all laundry to a professional service
Correct answer: Using tactile sorting systems and safety pin codes to identify garments by color or type
Tactile sorting systems and coded safety pins allow blind individuals to independently sort laundry by color and fabric type.
BRS Daily Living Skills Training 4
What is the recommended technique for a blind person to apply toothpaste to a toothbrush independently?