POAT FINAL EXAM QUESTION BANK WITH
COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION, OVER 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is AAC?
Augmentative and alternative communication
What are the 2 types of AAC?
Unaided communication:
Relies on user's body for communication
Aided Communication:
Communication that relies on anything but body language
What are types of low tech aided AAC?
Symbols/picture don't change
Capable of speech production with LIMITED message options
Examples: Use hands, colors, pieces of paper or whatever works. Offer two choices,
mouth words, gesture or fingers.
Ex. Sign language, letter board, picture board
What are types of high tech aided AAC?
Symbols/pictures that change
Capable of speech production with INFINITE message options.
Speech generating devices
What is the PET system of communication?
Picture exchange communication system.
Good for learning cause an effect.
Yet, have limited pictures
What is assistive technology?
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off-
the-shelf, modified, customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Boundless and Limitless.
Can be any piece of equipment technically
What are the types of assistive devices?
Hearing and visual aids
Seating and mobility device (w/c, walker)
Modern everyday technology (iphone like voice communicator)
,Communication devices
Home modifications (railings)
How do you implement assistive technology for persons with disabilities?
Need to be certified Assistive technology professional...
Analyze needs
Assist in selection
Training.
Must seek out certified ATP...
What certification must you have to provide assistive technology?
ATP...
PT's
OT's
Rehabilitation Counselors
Engineers
Speech Language Pathologist
Teachers
What is the purpose of rehabilitation counselors?
Assistive technology professionals...
Assist with Physical, Mental, Cognitive, Developmental and Emotional aspects of Rehab
Involves with Communication, Goal Setting, Growth and change
Vocational, Psychological, Social and Behavioral interventions
What is RESNA?
Rehabilitative Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
Certification process to be able to provide people with assisitve technology
What is a letter of medical necessity?
Letter written by healthcare professional to the insurance company to justify services or
equipment for a patient.
When would a PT write a letter of medical necessity?
Justify services for DME, W/C, gait trainers, brace training and prosthetics
What are the components of a letter of medical necessity?
,Name/date/insurance/diagnosis
Requested Medical equipment
Detail the client: medically, functionally, and socially
Pt background, age, medical facts
Medical facts, G-tube, supplemental O2
Functions: Head control, trunk control, ability for transfers
Discuss Benefit of equipment, how equipment functions, medical issues safety and
adjustments
What parts of the equipment do you need to discuss for a letter of medical
necessity?
How does it improve function
Medical issues or safety
How it benefits patient specifically
Adjustments needed, features and how patient is better positioned.
What parts of Medical facts and patient background do you need to discuss for a
letter of medical necessity?
Age, Diagnosis, Medical background, any supplemental O2.
CLOF
What parts of the patients function do you need to discuss for a letter of medical
necessity?
Head and trunk control
Tone
Ability for transfers
Sitting/Standing balance
Ability for gait.
For a letter of medical necessity was is the most important thing to describe to
the insurance agent
Must explain why equipment is beneficial. What can patient do now that they can't do
before
What are the best tips for a letter of medical necessity?
Use Laymen's terms!
, Instead of "patient demonstrates 1/5 strength in bilateral LE"
Try "pt has significant weakness which does not allow him to stand or walk
independently"
Try "pt is able to do25% in standing" NOT max assist
Talk about safety and risks
Paint picture of necessity
True or False:
Cognitive and Swallowing issues are in our scope of practice as physical
therapist
False:
Refer to speech pathology and occupational therapy/psychologist
What is the purpose of equipment providers and rehabilitative engineers for
assistive technology?
Assist in assistive device choices and are experts in new equipment.
Prosthetist and Orthotist make the devices
What are some assistive device choices to consider in regards to the patients
participation status?
Home enviornment and needs.
Job needs.
Must Justify reason for referral. Very important.
What are some relevant specs of equipment should be included within medical
assistive technology for a patient?
Specs of equipments...
What type of w/C
What type of cushion, footrest, brakes and headrest.
Make sure to JUSTIFY.
**Say what risks a patient would have if they do NOT have the equipment**
What are equipment prescription considerations for a piece of medical
equipment?
Funding source
Equipment being requested
Patient compliance
COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION, OVER 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is AAC?
Augmentative and alternative communication
What are the 2 types of AAC?
Unaided communication:
Relies on user's body for communication
Aided Communication:
Communication that relies on anything but body language
What are types of low tech aided AAC?
Symbols/picture don't change
Capable of speech production with LIMITED message options
Examples: Use hands, colors, pieces of paper or whatever works. Offer two choices,
mouth words, gesture or fingers.
Ex. Sign language, letter board, picture board
What are types of high tech aided AAC?
Symbols/pictures that change
Capable of speech production with INFINITE message options.
Speech generating devices
What is the PET system of communication?
Picture exchange communication system.
Good for learning cause an effect.
Yet, have limited pictures
What is assistive technology?
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off-
the-shelf, modified, customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Boundless and Limitless.
Can be any piece of equipment technically
What are the types of assistive devices?
Hearing and visual aids
Seating and mobility device (w/c, walker)
Modern everyday technology (iphone like voice communicator)
,Communication devices
Home modifications (railings)
How do you implement assistive technology for persons with disabilities?
Need to be certified Assistive technology professional...
Analyze needs
Assist in selection
Training.
Must seek out certified ATP...
What certification must you have to provide assistive technology?
ATP...
PT's
OT's
Rehabilitation Counselors
Engineers
Speech Language Pathologist
Teachers
What is the purpose of rehabilitation counselors?
Assistive technology professionals...
Assist with Physical, Mental, Cognitive, Developmental and Emotional aspects of Rehab
Involves with Communication, Goal Setting, Growth and change
Vocational, Psychological, Social and Behavioral interventions
What is RESNA?
Rehabilitative Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
Certification process to be able to provide people with assisitve technology
What is a letter of medical necessity?
Letter written by healthcare professional to the insurance company to justify services or
equipment for a patient.
When would a PT write a letter of medical necessity?
Justify services for DME, W/C, gait trainers, brace training and prosthetics
What are the components of a letter of medical necessity?
,Name/date/insurance/diagnosis
Requested Medical equipment
Detail the client: medically, functionally, and socially
Pt background, age, medical facts
Medical facts, G-tube, supplemental O2
Functions: Head control, trunk control, ability for transfers
Discuss Benefit of equipment, how equipment functions, medical issues safety and
adjustments
What parts of the equipment do you need to discuss for a letter of medical
necessity?
How does it improve function
Medical issues or safety
How it benefits patient specifically
Adjustments needed, features and how patient is better positioned.
What parts of Medical facts and patient background do you need to discuss for a
letter of medical necessity?
Age, Diagnosis, Medical background, any supplemental O2.
CLOF
What parts of the patients function do you need to discuss for a letter of medical
necessity?
Head and trunk control
Tone
Ability for transfers
Sitting/Standing balance
Ability for gait.
For a letter of medical necessity was is the most important thing to describe to
the insurance agent
Must explain why equipment is beneficial. What can patient do now that they can't do
before
What are the best tips for a letter of medical necessity?
Use Laymen's terms!
, Instead of "patient demonstrates 1/5 strength in bilateral LE"
Try "pt has significant weakness which does not allow him to stand or walk
independently"
Try "pt is able to do25% in standing" NOT max assist
Talk about safety and risks
Paint picture of necessity
True or False:
Cognitive and Swallowing issues are in our scope of practice as physical
therapist
False:
Refer to speech pathology and occupational therapy/psychologist
What is the purpose of equipment providers and rehabilitative engineers for
assistive technology?
Assist in assistive device choices and are experts in new equipment.
Prosthetist and Orthotist make the devices
What are some assistive device choices to consider in regards to the patients
participation status?
Home enviornment and needs.
Job needs.
Must Justify reason for referral. Very important.
What are some relevant specs of equipment should be included within medical
assistive technology for a patient?
Specs of equipments...
What type of w/C
What type of cushion, footrest, brakes and headrest.
Make sure to JUSTIFY.
**Say what risks a patient would have if they do NOT have the equipment**
What are equipment prescription considerations for a piece of medical
equipment?
Funding source
Equipment being requested
Patient compliance
