Assistive Technology & Safety Solutions Flashcards
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A client with multiple sclerosis reports heat sensitivity that worsens fatigue and motor function. Which environmental modification MOST directly addresses this?
Answer: Adding a portable cooling vest to the client's assistive technology plan
Cooling vests actively lower body temperature, directly counteracting heat-induced symptom exacerbation (Uhthoff's phenomenon) in clients with MS.
What is the ADA-required minimum clear width for an accessible route through a doorway?
Answer: 32 inches
ADA Standards require a minimum clear width of 32 inches for doorways, measured between the face of the door and the door stop with the door open 90 degrees.
A CEAC is recommending a power wheelchair for a client. Which smart technology feature MOST improves safety in crowded environments?
Answer: Obstacle detection and collision avoidance sensors
Obstacle detection and collision avoidance sensors use proximity technology to slow or stop the wheelchair when obstacles are detected, preventing collisions in crowded spaces.
When recommending a hospital bed for home use, which feature is MOST important for a caregiver performing dependent transfers?
Answer: Hi-lo adjustable height with full flat positioning
A hi-lo adjustable height bed allows caregivers to raise the bed to their working height, reducing back strain and improving transfer safety for both patient and caregiver.
Which assistive technology is MOST appropriate for a client with aphasia who needs to communicate with emergency services?
Answer: A pre-programmed speech generating device with emergency phrases
A pre-programmed speech generating device (SGD) with stored emergency phrases allows individuals with aphasia to communicate critical needs without requiring the ability to form words spontaneously.
A family is installing a stair lift for an older parent. What safety feature is MOST critical to verify during the assessment?
Answer: Obstruction sensors on the footrest and carriage
Obstruction sensors on the footrest and carriage automatically stop the lift if a person, pet, or object is in the path, preventing serious injuries.
Under the Fair Housing Act, which building type is NOT required to include accessible and adaptable design features?
Answer: A 2-story duplex with no elevator built in 2010
The Fair Housing Act applies to buildings with 4 or more units built after 1991, but exempts buildings without elevators where covered units are not on the ground floor; a 2-story duplex typically falls outside these requirements.