Assistive Technology & Adaptive Equipment Flashcards

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

Answer: Air-filled alternating pressure cushion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Answer: Human, activity, assistive technology, and context

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

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

Answer: Large-print pill organizer with tactile labels

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

Environmental Control Units (ECUs) are MOST beneficial for clients with:

Answer: Severe physical limitations who need to operate home appliances independently

ECUs enable clients with severe physical limitations to control lights, TV, thermostat, and other appliances through switches or voice control.