Assistive Technology & Adaptive Devices Flashcards
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Under the Assistive Technology Act, what is the primary purpose of state AT programs required to be funded in all 50 states?
Answer: To increase access to and acquisition of AT devices and services for individuals with disabilities
State AT programs funded under the AT Act are mandated to increase access to and acquisition of AT through device demonstrations, loans, reutilization programs, and financing assistance.
A client with C4 tetraplegia wishes to control smart home devices, power wheelchair, computer, and communication device through a single integrated system. Which approach best describes this technology solution?
Answer: Environmental control unit (ECU) with integrated control
An environmental control unit (ECU) or integrated control system allows a single access method to control multiple electronic devices including mobility, communication, and environmental systems.
Which funding source is typically considered the primary payer for assistive technology and durable medical equipment for Medicare beneficiaries?
Answer: Medicare Part B
Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment (DME) including wheelchairs, walkers, and other AT when medically necessary and prescribed by a physician.
When documenting medical necessity for a complex rehab technology (CRT) power wheelchair through Medicare, which element is most critical to include in the Letter of Medical Necessity?
Answer: Functional limitations that prevent use of a less costly mobility alternative
Medicare requires documentation showing that functional limitations prevent safe and effective use of a cane, walker, or manual wheelchair, establishing that the power wheelchair is the least costly alternative that meets the client's needs.
A client with limited hand function wants to use a standard smartphone. Which built-in iOS accessibility feature allows control of the entire device using a single switch connected via Bluetooth?
Answer: Switch Control
iOS Switch Control enables users to operate the entire device through one or more external switches using scanning patterns, making it accessible for users with very limited motor function.
Which wheelchair frame type offers the greatest adjustability for growing pediatric users and clients whose positioning needs may change over time?
Answer: Adjustable modular frame
Adjustable modular frames allow seat width, depth, back height, and other dimensions to be modified as the user grows or their clinical needs change, extending the device's useful life.
A CMC is evaluating a client for a prosthetic device following transtibial amputation. Which type of prosthetic foot is most appropriate for a highly active client who participates in running and sports?
Answer: Energy-storing and return (carbon fiber dynamic response) foot
Energy-storing and return (ESAR) carbon fiber feet store kinetic energy during loading and release it during push-off, providing the dynamic response needed for high-activity running and sports participation.