Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards

A CDT practitioner notices that the screen of a tablet used for decoding practice has developed significant glare that affects a student's visual comfort. What is the BEST equipment-level solution?

Answer: Applying an anti-glare screen protector and repositioning the tablet away from direct light sources

An anti-glare screen protector combined with strategic positioning addresses the root cause of glare and supports sustained visual attention.

Which record-keeping practice is required when a piece of dyslexia therapy equipment becomes inoperable and is removed from service?

Answer: Logging the malfunction date, description, and disposition in an equipment maintenance log

A written maintenance log creates an auditable record that supports accountability, warranty claims, and inventory management.

When using a biofeedback breathing tool to support a dysregulated student before a reading task, what operational step ensures the device provides valid feedback?

Answer: Attaching the sensor correctly per manufacturer instructions (e.g., fingertip clip or chest strap) and allowing a brief calibration period

Correct sensor placement and calibration per manufacturer instructions are required for the biofeedback signal to be physiologically valid.

A CDT therapist is setting up a portable room divider to reduce auditory distractions during one-on-one sessions. Which factor is MOST relevant to its effective maintenance?

Answer: Checking hinges, joints, and fabric panels for damage or gaps that would allow sound to pass through

Inspecting hinges and fabric for gaps maintains the divider's sound-dampening effectiveness and prevents structural collapse.

An overhead projector used to display decodable texts develops a dim image midway through a group session. What is the MOST likely cause?

Answer: The projection lamp is nearing end of life and needs replacement

Lamp dimming over time is the most common cause of reduced projector brightness and indicates the lamp should be replaced.

When a CDT practitioner uses a computer-based rapid automatized naming (RAN) assessment tool, which equipment check is MOST critical for valid results?

Answer: Verifying that display resolution, timing accuracy, and response input device (mouse/keyboard) are functioning correctly before testing

RAN assessment validity depends on accurate timing and reliable input capture; checking display and input device function beforehand prevents data corruption.

A therapist discovers that a set of decodable readers stored in the therapy room have developed musty odors and visible mold on their covers. What is the correct response?

Answer: Remove all affected materials, discard or quarantine them per facility policy, and inspect storage conditions to prevent recurrence

Moldy materials must be removed and the environment corrected; continued exposure poses health risks and masks an underlying humidity or storage problem.