CDS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which documentation practice is required after completing routine maintenance on adaptive equipment?
- Recording the date, findings, actions taken, and technician name in a maintenance log (Correct answer)
- Verbally reporting to the supervisor only
- Noting the cost of parts used on a billing form
- Photographing the equipment before and after cleaning
Correct answer: Recording the date, findings, actions taken, and technician name in a maintenance log
A written maintenance log creates an auditable record essential for compliance, liability protection, and tracking equipment service history.
Question 2: A prosthetic limb user reports that the socket feels loose after recent weight change. The appropriate response is to:
- Refer the client to their prosthetist for socket refitting (Correct answer)
- Add extra padding inside the socket
- Advise the client to wear thicker socks permanently
- Tighten the prosthesis straps as much as possible
Correct answer: Refer the client to their prosthetist for socket refitting
Socket fit is a clinical determination; only a certified prosthetist should modify or refit a prosthetic socket to ensure safety and proper function.
Question 3: Proper body mechanics for a specialist assisting a client who uses a mechanical lift includes:
- Keeping feet shoulder-width apart and bending at the knees, not the waist (Correct answer)
- Twisting the torso to guide the sling
- Holding breath throughout the lift
- Standing on a step stool to gain leverage
Correct answer: Keeping feet shoulder-width apart and bending at the knees, not the waist
A wide base of support and knee bending protects the specialist's back and maintains stability during mechanical lift operations.
Question 4: A battery-powered communication device shows significantly reduced talk time between charges. This symptom most likely indicates:
- Battery degradation requiring replacement (Correct answer)
- Software corruption
- Speaker volume set too high
- Incorrect language pack installed
Correct answer: Battery degradation requiring replacement
Reduced battery life over time is the primary symptom of cell degradation, and replacement restores normal operation.
Question 5: Under ADA guidelines, a powered door opener that fails to activate consistently should be:
- Reported for repair and a manual alternative provided in the interim (Correct answer)
- Locked in the open position permanently
- Replaced only at the next annual facilities review
- Left until multiple complaints are received
Correct answer: Reported for repair and a manual alternative provided in the interim
ADA requires accessible features to be operational; immediate reporting and an interim solution ensures continued accessibility compliance.
Question 6: The recommended cleaning agent for most wheelchair cushions with moisture-resistant covers is:
- Mild soap and water solution, then air dry (Correct answer)
- Bleach solution left to air dry
- Alcohol wipes applied daily
- Industrial solvent to remove oils
Correct answer: Mild soap and water solution, then air dry
Mild soap and water preserves the moisture-resistant coating without degrading foam or fabric, extending cushion lifespan.
Question 7: A specialist discovers that a client's orthotics have visible cracks along the ankle joint. The best immediate action is:
- Discontinue use and arrange for evaluation by the orthotist (Correct answer)
- Apply a brace over the orthotics for additional support
- Allow use for non-weight-bearing activities only
- Fill cracks with medical adhesive and monitor
Correct answer: Discontinue use and arrange for evaluation by the orthotist
Cracks in load-bearing orthotics indicate structural compromise that can lead to falls or injury; only a certified orthotist can safely evaluate and repair them.
CDS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 3
Which documentation practice is required after completing routine maintenance on adaptive equipment?