BRS Orientation & Mobility Instruction 2

Question 1

Which cane technique is most appropriate when navigating a crowded indoor environment with many obstacles at varying heights?

Accepted Answer

Constant contact technique

Answer

Constant contact technique keeps the cane tip in continuous contact with the ground, providing ongoing tactile feedback about surface changes and low obstacles in complex indoor environments.

Question 2

When teaching a client to use an indoor Sighted Guide technique on stairs, the guide should:

Accepted Answer

Pause at the top or bottom and allow the client to detect the step change

Answer

The guide pauses one step before the staircase so the client can detect the change in surface level with their foot before proceeding.

Question 3

A BRS specialist is conducting an O&M assessment for a client with congenital blindness. Which factor is LEAST likely to affect the client's spatial concept development?

Accepted Answer

Prior visual memory

Answer

Clients with congenital blindness have no prior visual memory to draw upon, making it the least relevant factor compared to tactile and experiential inputs.

Question 4

The 'shore-lining' technique in O&M refers to:

Accepted Answer

Traveling parallel to a wall or linear surface as a guide

Answer

Shore-lining involves trailing along a wall, curb, or other linear feature to maintain a straight line of travel and use the feature as a guide.

Question 5

When introducing GPS technology to a client with acquired blindness, the O&M specialist should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess the client's current technology literacy and screen reader experience

Answer

Assessing the client's existing technology skills ensures instruction is tailored to their baseline, preventing frustration and building on existing competencies.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

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BRS Orientation & Mobility Instruction 2