Restorative Skills Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment

Question 1

Before using any assistive device with a resident, what should the restorative aide verify?

Accepted Answer

The device is ordered, properly fitted, in good repair, and the resident knows how to use it

Answer

Assistive devices must be ordered, correctly sized, in safe working condition, and the resident must be trained in their use before each session.

Question 2

A resident's quad cane has a loose rubber tip. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the cane from use and report for repair or replacement before the session

Answer

A damaged rubber tip creates a fall hazard; the device must be taken out of use immediately and reported for repair or replacement.

Question 3

What is the correct height adjustment for a standard walker?

Accepted Answer

Handles at the resident's wrist crease when standing with arms relaxed at sides

Answer

Walker handles should align with the wrist crease when the resident is standing upright with arms relaxed, creating a slight elbow bend of 15–30 degrees during use.

Question 4

A resident with severe knee arthritis who cannot fully straighten their elbows would benefit most from which walker modification?

Accepted Answer

Platform walker (forearm walker) with forearm rests

Answer

A platform walker supports the forearms rather than the hands, eliminating the need to fully extend the elbows and reducing stress on arthritic wrists and elbows.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a reacher/grabber tool in restorative ADL training?

Accepted Answer

To allow residents to pick up objects without bending, reaching overhead, or twisting

Answer

A reacher/grabber extends the resident's functional reach, enabling them to retrieve objects independently while avoiding unsafe positions such as excessive bending.

Restorative Skills Practice Test

Restorative Skills Practice Test

Restorative Skills Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment