Assistive Technology & Adaptive Devices Flashcards
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A client with C6 tetraplegia wants to drive independently. Which hand control configuration is most appropriate given their preserved wrist extension but absent hand grip?
Answer: Tri-pin spinner knob with push-pull hand control
A tri-pin spinner knob accommodates lack of hand grip while push-pull hand controls replace foot pedals for a C6 tetraplegic who retains wrist extension.
Which power wheelchair drive wheel configuration provides the tightest turning radius, making it best suited for indoor use in tight spaces?
Answer: Mid-wheel drive
Mid-wheel drive power wheelchairs have the drive wheels positioned at the chair's center of gravity, enabling the tightest turning radius ideal for indoor navigation.
A client reports that their hearing loop (telecoil) assistive listening device is ineffective in certain areas of a public building. What is the most likely cause?
Answer: Inadequate loop system installation or signal gaps
Coverage gaps in a hearing loop are typically caused by poor loop installation, insufficient overlap zones, or inadequate signal strength in certain areas.
When evaluating a client for an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device, which access method would be most appropriate for a user with severe spastic cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs but with reliable head control?
Answer: Head mouse or head-tracking system
A head mouse or head-tracking system leverages reliable head control to navigate and select on-screen targets without requiring limb coordination.
Which type of orthosis is specifically designed to maintain joint alignment and prevent deformity during sleep or rest periods rather than to assist functional movement?
Answer: Resting/static orthosis
A resting or static orthosis holds joints in a therapeutic position during non-functional periods to prevent contractures and maintain alignment.
A Certified Mobility Consultant is recommending a scooter versus a power wheelchair for a client with moderate COPD and mild lower extremity weakness. What factor most strongly favors a scooter?
Answer: The client has good trunk stability and can walk short distances
Scooters are most appropriate when a client has sufficient trunk stability, can transfer independently, and uses the device primarily for longer community distances rather than indoor maneuvering.
Which vehicle modification allows a driver who uses a manual wheelchair to load and stow the chair independently without transferring out of the driver's seat?
Answer: Automated wheelchair loader/stower
An automated wheelchair loader (such as a robotic stower) independently folds and stores a manual wheelchair in the vehicle's cargo area without assistance.