BRS Rehabilitation Techniques & Mobility Training 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of echolocation in blind rehabilitation mobility training?

Accepted Answer

A learned skill in which reflected sound is used to detect nearby objects and surfaces

Answer

Echolocation is a natural auditory skill that can be trained, allowing individuals to interpret echoes of ambient or self-generated sounds to perceive nearby obstacles and surfaces.

Question 2

A client with a brain injury resulting in cortical visual impairment (CVI) is referred for O&M services. Which O&M adaptation is most important to consider?

Accepted Answer

Minimizing visual clutter and using high-contrast, simple visual targets in the environment

Answer

CVI affects visual processing rather than the eye itself; reducing visual complexity and using high-contrast targets helps the brain more effectively use available visual function.

Question 3

During public transportation training, a client needs to identify bus stops independently. The BEST low-tech strategy to teach for consistent stop identification is:

Accepted Answer

Counting stops from a known departure point combined with listening for announcements

Answer

Stop counting from a known reference point combined with listening for audio announcements is a reliable, independent strategy that does not depend on others or technology.

Question 4

A BRS is writing O&M goals for a client with progressive vision loss. According to best practice, goals should be written to:

Accepted Answer

Reflect the client's own priorities and be measurable with a defined time frame

Answer

Client-centered, measurable, time-bound goals that reflect the client's own priorities are the standard for O&M goal writing in rehabilitation practice.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important factor when determining appropriate cane length for a client?

Accepted Answer

The client's walking speed and the length of preview time needed

Answer

Cane length should be determined primarily by the client's walking speed, as faster walkers require longer canes to provide adequate preview time to react to detected obstacles.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

BRS Rehabilitation Techniques & Mobility Training 5