BRS Orientation & Mobility Instruction 4

Question 1

The 'two-point touch' (touch technique) cane method is PRIMARILY used for:

Accepted Answer

Outdoor travel on sidewalks and pedestrian paths

Answer

Two-point touch is the standard outdoor cane technique where the cane arc matches the width of the body, tapping at each side with each step.

Question 2

A client with diabetic retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy presents for O&M assessment. The neuropathy is MOST likely to affect which O&M skill?

Accepted Answer

Tactile sensitivity for cane feedback and surface detection

Answer

Peripheral neuropathy reduces sensation in the hands and feet, directly impairing the tactile feedback received through the cane and the detection of surface changes underfoot.

Question 3

When teaching a client to cross a street, the O&M specialist instructs them to align perpendicular to the curb. What is the PRIMARY reason for this?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the client crosses parallel to traffic flow, reducing risk

Answer

Perpendicular alignment ensures the client travels parallel to traffic lanes, which is the safest and most direct path across the street.

Question 4

Which environmental modification is MOST beneficial for a client with low vision navigating an office building?

Accepted Answer

Adding high-contrast tactile markers on door handles, steps, and elevator buttons

Answer

High-contrast tactile markers provide both visual contrast (for residual vision) and tactile information, making key features distinguishable in an office environment.

Question 5

The O&M specialist notices a client consistently overshoots the target door when walking down a hallway. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Failure to use a systematic landmark and clue identification strategy

Answer

Overshooting a target typically indicates the client is not using landmarks and clues systematically to detect when they are approaching their destination.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

BRS Orientation & Mobility Instruction 4