BRS Rehabilitation Techniques & Mobility Training 3

Question 1

During sighted guide technique, which of the following correctly describes how the guide should handle a narrow passage?

Accepted Answer

The guide moves their arm behind their back, signaling the client to fall behind

Answer

When navigating a narrow passage, the guide moves their arm behind their back, which cues the client to step directly behind the guide to pass through single-file.

Question 2

A BRS is conducting an outdoor O&M lesson. The client reports that the sun's position is not consistent with their expected orientation. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

The client has made a 90-degree veering error

Answer

A discrepancy between expected and actual sun position typically indicates the client has veered 90 degrees from their intended path, requiring reorientation.

Question 3

Which assistive technology is specifically designed to detect overhead obstacles that a long white cane cannot identify?

Accepted Answer

Electronic travel aid (ETA) using ultrasonic sensors

Answer

Electronic travel aids using ultrasonic sensors can detect obstacles at head height and above, complementing the long cane's coverage of the path ahead.

Question 4

When a client with low vision is learning indoor O&M, the BRS should prioritize which environmental modification first?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing lighting contrast at doorways and step edges

Answer

Enhancing contrast at doorways and step edges is the highest-priority modification because it addresses the most common fall risks for low vision individuals.

Question 5

The 'shoreline' technique in cane travel involves:

Accepted Answer

Trailing a linear landmark such as a wall or curb edge with the cane

Answer

The shoreline technique uses a linear environmental feature—such as a wall, curb, or edge of a building—as a tactile guide to maintain straight-line travel.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

BRS Rehabilitation Techniques & Mobility Training 3