BRS Daily Living Skills Training 4

Question 1

What is the recommended technique for a blind person to apply toothpaste to a toothbrush independently?

Accepted Answer

Squeezing toothpaste directly onto a finger first, then transferring to the brush

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Pre-organizing a shopping list by store layout section and using a screen-reader barcode app

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It allows the client to reliably locate items without visual scanning

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Using nested tactilely-labeled measuring cups and leveling with a straight edge

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Training on screen reader features of smartphones including contacts, voice dialing, and messaging

Answer

Comprehensive smartphone screen reader training enables blind clients to independently manage calls, contacts, and text communications.

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