BRS Rehabilitation Techniques & Mobility Training 2

Question 1

Which protective technique involves holding the arm across the body at waist height with the palm facing outward to protect the lower body when navigating unfamiliar environments?

Accepted Answer

Lower-hand-and-forearm technique

Answer

The lower-hand-and-forearm technique protects the lower body by positioning the arm across the waist with the palm facing outward to detect obstacles below waist level.

Question 2

During Orientation and Mobility training, a client loses their orientation in an open area. The recommended first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop, take a breath, and use environmental clues to reorient

Answer

When disoriented, the client should stop and systematically use available environmental cues such as sounds, terrain, and landmarks to reestablish orientation before moving.

Question 3

A BRS is working with a client who uses a long white cane. Which grip is considered standard for most adult cane users?

Accepted Answer

Index finger extended along the shaft with thumb on top

Answer

The standard pencil-style grip with the index finger extended along the shaft provides optimal control and wrist movement for proper cane technique.

Question 4

In the two-point touch cane technique, the cane tip should contact the ground at which timing relative to foot placement?

Accepted Answer

Opposite side, one step ahead of the advancing foot

Answer

In two-point touch technique, the cane contacts on the opposite side one step ahead, ensuring the path is cleared before the foot steps into that area.

Question 5

When teaching a client to descend stairs independently using a long cane, the cane should be used to:

Accepted Answer

Locate the step edge before each foot descends

Answer

On stair descent, the cane is extended to locate the edge of each step, verifying the drop before the client shifts weight forward.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

BRS Rehabilitation Techniques & Mobility Training 2