ATP RESNA Exam Final Study Set Q&A
2024
Reading aids for people with visual impairment - CORRECT ANSWER-- Optical aids
(handheld magnifiers)
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... [Show More] Nonoptical aids (enlarged print, lamps)
- Electronic aids (projectors)
Public sources that fund assistive technology - CORRECT ANSWER-1986
amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provide federal money to each state
Goals of patient with neurological/muscular/joint condition contributing to postural
deformity - CORRECT ANSWER-- To impede development of postural deformities
- Impart forces that correct progression
- Accommodate fixed orthopedic deformities
- PELVIS is key to postural alignment
6 major psychological factors of motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-- elicitors of behavior
- symbols
- beliefs and perceptions
- cultural norms and expectations
- intrinsic motivation
- history of experience
Movement characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-Assistive technology can help provide
stability, enhance sensory feedback, or provide modifications in support of an effector
(muscle)
Seating components for upper and lower extremities - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper
extremities: arm trough, arm tray
Lower extremities: calf support, foot plate, anterior knee supports, ankle straps
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - CORRECT ANSWER-Authorizes state funding in imparting
rehab services to people with disabilities in need of rehabilitation for EMPLOYMENT
PURPOSES
=> Reasonable accommodations
Amendments made in 1998 involve access to electronic office equipment by disabled
users working for Federal Government
Alternatives in visual displays for people with low vision - CORRECT ANSWER-Affected
by:
- Size of text
- Spacing of text
- Contrast
Ideal computers:
- Software based
- Ease of use
- Smooth and fast display
- cost effective
Characterization of effector movements - CORRECT ANSWER-RESOLUTION: ability
to control fine motor movements
RANGE: greatest extent of of movement
STRENGTH: duh...
ENDURANCE: ability to sustain a force
VERSATILITY: effector's ability to handle multiple tasks
*fingers have LOW range and strength but HIGH versatility
Assistive technology in relation to the HAAT model - CORRECT ANSWER-Human
Activity
Assistive
Technology
Technology helps the individual improve performance despite a disability
3 major areas of psycho-social function - CORRECT ANSWER-SELF DEFINITION: the
private view that a person has of themselves (goals, aspirations, well-being)
SELF PROTECTION: the way a person shields themselves from internal and external
psychological forces
MOTIVATION: determines how much the technology is able to help the individual
Graphical user interface - CORRECT ANSWER-Describes the tools that are
characterized by 3 features: mouse pointer, graphical menu bar, window providing a
menu of choices
General input emulating interface - CORRECT ANSWER-Adaptations applied to a
computer that allow emulation of the mouse, keyboard, or bot [Show Less]