POAT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

POAT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is AAC? - Answer- Augmentative and alternative communication What are the 2 types of AAC? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Symbols/pictures that change Capable of speech production with INFINITE message options. Speech generating devices What is the PET system of communication? - Answer- Picture exchange communication system. Good for learning cause an effect. Yet, have limited pictures What is assistive technology? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- ATP... PT's OT's Rehabilitation Counselors Engineers Speech Language Pathologist Teachers What is the purpose of rehabilitation counselors? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Justify services for DME, W/C, gait trainers, brace training and prosthetics What are the components of a letter of medical necessity? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Age, Diagnosis, Medical background