CDS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 3

Question 1

Which documentation practice is required after completing routine maintenance on adaptive equipment?

Accepted Answer

Recording the date, findings, actions taken, and technician name in a maintenance log

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to their prosthetist for socket refitting

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Keeping feet shoulder-width apart and bending at the knees, not the waist

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Battery degradation requiring replacement

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Reported for repair and a manual alternative provided in the interim

Answer

ADA requires accessible features to be operational; immediate reporting and an interim solution ensures continued accessibility compliance.

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