CDS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 4

Question 1

When training a new client to use a power wheelchair joystick, which hazard awareness topic should be addressed first?

Accepted Answer

Tipping risks on inclines and uneven terrain

Answer

Tipping hazards on inclines and uneven surfaces pose immediate injury risk and must be the first safety topic covered in power wheelchair training.

Question 2

The primary reason environmental controls (e.g., voice-activated smart home devices) used as assistive technology require periodic firmware updates is:

Accepted Answer

To maintain compatibility, security patches, and access to feature improvements

Answer

Firmware updates patch security vulnerabilities and ensure the device remains compatible with other smart systems the client depends on.

Question 3

A client's hearing aid is producing intermittent feedback (whistling). The first troubleshooting step should be:

Accepted Answer

Checking the earmold fit and cleaning the sound port

Answer

Feedback is most commonly caused by an improperly fitting earmold or a blocked sound port, which are simple to check before escalating to device replacement.

Question 4

Which OSHA standard is most directly applicable to workers who regularly perform mechanical patient lifts?

Accepted Answer

Safe Patient Handling guidelines under the general duty clause

Answer

OSHA's general duty clause enforces Safe Patient Handling programs to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in caregivers who perform lifts.

Question 5

A specialist notices a client's manual wheelchair tires are worn smooth on one side only. This uneven wear most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A wheel alignment or camber problem requiring adjustment

Answer

One-sided tire wear is a classic symptom of wheel misalignment or incorrect camber, which increases rolling resistance and can cause drift.

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

CDS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 4