OT Assistive Technology & Adaptive Equipment 2

Question 1

Which pressure-relieving wheelchair cushion type is MOST appropriate for a client at HIGH risk for pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Air-filled alternating pressure cushion

Answer

Air-filled alternating pressure cushions provide dynamic pressure redistribution, making them appropriate for high-risk individuals when foam or gel is insufficient.

Question 2

When writing a letter of medical necessity for a power wheelchair, the OT must document:

Accepted Answer

Functional mobility limitations, failed trials of less-technology alternatives, and how the chair enables participation

Answer

Medicare and most insurers require documentation of functional need, failed alternatives, and how the device restores participation for AT coverage.

Question 3

A client with ALS who has lost hand function wants to continue using a smartphone. Which AT solution should OT explore FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Voice control (Apple Siri or Google Assistant) with accessibility settings enabled

Answer

Voice control is a built-in, low-cost first-line AT solution that leverages preserved speech in early-to-mid ALS to maintain smartphone access.

Question 4

The HAAT (Human Activity Assistive Technology) model considers which four components?

Accepted Answer

Human, activity, assistive technology, and context

Answer

The HAAT model's four components—Human, Activity, AT, and Context—guide holistic AT evaluation and selection.

Question 5

A client with low vision needs help with medication management. The MOST appropriate low-tech AT solution is:

Accepted Answer

Large-print pill organizer with tactile labels

Answer

A large-print organizer with tactile labels enables independent medication sorting without high cost or caregiver dependence.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT Assistive Technology & Adaptive Equipment 2