Adaptive Equipment Flashcards

Which adaptive seating feature BEST prevents a client with poor trunk control from sliding forward in a wheelchair?

Answer: Anti-thrust seat cushion

An anti-thrust (wedge) cushion tilts the pelvis posteriorly, reducing the tendency to slide forward in the seat.

A client with Parkinson's disease has a festinating gait and freezing episodes. Which environmental adaptation is MOST helpful?

Answer: Adding visual floor cues such as tape strips

Visual cues on the floor give external rhythm cues that help break freezing episodes in clients with Parkinson's disease.

A client cannot open a standard jar due to decreased grip strength. The MOST appropriate adaptive equipment is a:

Answer: Electric jar opener

An electric jar opener requires minimal grip strength and can open jars independently with one hand.

For a client with C6 spinal cord injury, which adapted driving control allows independent vehicle operation?

Answer: Tri-pin hand control

A tri-pin control accommodates limited hand function at the C6 level by allowing the wrist to push/pull the control device.

Which type of orthotic device is a static resting hand splint PRIMARILY used for?

Answer: Maintaining hand in a functional or safe position

A static resting splint immobilizes the hand in a safe position to prevent contracture and protect structures.

A client with multiple sclerosis reports significant fatigue during meal preparation. The FIRST environmental modification an OTA should recommend is:

Answer: Reorganizing the kitchen to place items within easy reach

Reducing the distance traveled and the effort to retrieve items directly conserves energy during meal preparation.

Which device is classified as a HIGH-TECH augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system?

Answer: Speech-generating device (SGD)

A speech-generating device uses electronic technology to produce synthesized or digitized speech output.