ATP - RESNA Exam
Reading aids for people with visual impairment - Answer-- Optical aids (handheld magnifiers)
- Nonoptical aids (enlarged print, lamps)
- Electronic aids (projectors)
Public sources that fund assistive technology - 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 -
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 - Answer-- elicitors of behavior
- symbols
- beliefs and perceptions
- cultural norms and expectations
- intrinsic motivation
- history of experience
Movement characteristics - 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 - Answer-Upper extremities: arm trough, arm tray
,Lower extremities: calf support, foot plate, anterior knee supports, ankle straps
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer-Human
Activity
Assistive
Technology
Technology helps the individual improve performance despite a disability
3 major areas of psycho-social function - 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 - 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 - Answer-Adaptations applied to a computer that allow emulation of
the mouse, keyboard, or both
Reading aids for people with visual impairment - Answer-- Optical aids (handheld magnifiers)
- Nonoptical aids (enlarged print, lamps)
- Electronic aids (projectors)
Public sources that fund assistive technology - 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 -
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 - Answer-- elicitors of behavior
- symbols
- beliefs and perceptions
- cultural norms and expectations
- intrinsic motivation
- history of experience
Movement characteristics - 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 - Answer-Upper extremities: arm trough, arm tray
,Lower extremities: calf support, foot plate, anterior knee supports, ankle straps
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer-Human
Activity
Assistive
Technology
Technology helps the individual improve performance despite a disability
3 major areas of psycho-social function - 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 - 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 - Answer-Adaptations applied to a computer that allow emulation of
the mouse, keyboard, or both
