DPT 772 - PEDIATRICS II EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 2024/2025
1. Assistive technology
2. Alternative technology
3. Augmentative technology
What are 3 classifications of adaptive equipment?
●Assistive technology:
○any item, equipment, software program or product system use to increase,
improve or maintain function
●Alternative technology:
○a substitute toward the same end function
●Augmentative technology:
○supplements for an inadequate function but the function remains
Define the 3 classifications of adaptive equipmemt
●Low-tech:
○pencil grips, a bench to support feet in sitting
●Mid-tech:
○powered toys, recording devices, w/c
●High-tech:
○computers with voice recognition or voice output, eye gaze, powered
wheelchairs
,What are 3 levels of adaptive equipment and what are examples of them?
Low-tech
Between low/mid/high-tech, which does a PT typically employ?
●Seating and positioning components:
○Backrests, footrests, headrests
●Adaptive positioning chairs:
○added support, high-low feature
●Seated wheeled mobility devices:
○adaptive strollers, manual and power w/c
●Standers
●Gait trainers, walkers, crutches
●Lifts/transfer devices:
○transfer boards/discs, hydraulic/power lifts
●Adaptive floor positioning devices:
○wedge, bench, corner chair, prone positioner
●Adapted car seats
●Bathing/showering/toileting
●Adapted beds:
What are common types of adaptive equipment? List examples with them.
●Provide reinforcement for positions, movements, and skills introduced during
therapy
●Adjunct to direct treatment
●Prevent abnormal or undesirable positions or movements
,●decrease demands on caregiver and assist in the daily management of the child
at home
What is the role of adaptive equipment?
●improved function
●increased functional independence
●increased control over one's environment
●improve motivation
●enhance social interactions
●enhance visual attention and perception
●improve cognition
●facilitate skills they would otherwise be unable to accomplish
What are the benefits of using adaptive equipment?
○teach correct positioning in and use of
○frequent inspections/repairs
What are safety precautions when using adaptive equipment?
○static postures vs. dynamic movement
○transferring child from one device to another
○not a substitute for handling, positioning and facilitation of movement
What is the therapeutic plan for child with adaptive equipment?
Plan: Static positioning can inhibit development of motor skills, prolonged
positioning can lead to contractures, pressure injurites
What are some precautions your plan should be centered around?
, ○anticipate growth, developmental change, new skills
○insurance plans and reimbursement
How do you plan for the future of a child with adaptive equipment?
○does the equipment draw attention to the child's disabilities?
○integrating the child with equipment into the classroom
○increases mobility and function independence allowing greater interaction with
peers
What are psychosocial factors to consider with a child using adaptive equipment?
○To clarify and direct the therapist to the most appropriate equipment options
available
What is the goal with evaluating and assessing a child for adaptive euipment?
1. Pelvic alignment
2. Hip
3. Knee
4. Ankles
5. Trunk/neck
6. UE
What areas will will have AROM and PROM measured?
90 degrees
How many degrees of hip flexion is preferred for child in sitting?
LE will require pelvic seat belt to stabilize, straps on foot rests to prevent
extension
What will strong extensor tone require to be done to child?
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 2024/2025
1. Assistive technology
2. Alternative technology
3. Augmentative technology
What are 3 classifications of adaptive equipment?
●Assistive technology:
○any item, equipment, software program or product system use to increase,
improve or maintain function
●Alternative technology:
○a substitute toward the same end function
●Augmentative technology:
○supplements for an inadequate function but the function remains
Define the 3 classifications of adaptive equipmemt
●Low-tech:
○pencil grips, a bench to support feet in sitting
●Mid-tech:
○powered toys, recording devices, w/c
●High-tech:
○computers with voice recognition or voice output, eye gaze, powered
wheelchairs
,What are 3 levels of adaptive equipment and what are examples of them?
Low-tech
Between low/mid/high-tech, which does a PT typically employ?
●Seating and positioning components:
○Backrests, footrests, headrests
●Adaptive positioning chairs:
○added support, high-low feature
●Seated wheeled mobility devices:
○adaptive strollers, manual and power w/c
●Standers
●Gait trainers, walkers, crutches
●Lifts/transfer devices:
○transfer boards/discs, hydraulic/power lifts
●Adaptive floor positioning devices:
○wedge, bench, corner chair, prone positioner
●Adapted car seats
●Bathing/showering/toileting
●Adapted beds:
What are common types of adaptive equipment? List examples with them.
●Provide reinforcement for positions, movements, and skills introduced during
therapy
●Adjunct to direct treatment
●Prevent abnormal or undesirable positions or movements
,●decrease demands on caregiver and assist in the daily management of the child
at home
What is the role of adaptive equipment?
●improved function
●increased functional independence
●increased control over one's environment
●improve motivation
●enhance social interactions
●enhance visual attention and perception
●improve cognition
●facilitate skills they would otherwise be unable to accomplish
What are the benefits of using adaptive equipment?
○teach correct positioning in and use of
○frequent inspections/repairs
What are safety precautions when using adaptive equipment?
○static postures vs. dynamic movement
○transferring child from one device to another
○not a substitute for handling, positioning and facilitation of movement
What is the therapeutic plan for child with adaptive equipment?
Plan: Static positioning can inhibit development of motor skills, prolonged
positioning can lead to contractures, pressure injurites
What are some precautions your plan should be centered around?
, ○anticipate growth, developmental change, new skills
○insurance plans and reimbursement
How do you plan for the future of a child with adaptive equipment?
○does the equipment draw attention to the child's disabilities?
○integrating the child with equipment into the classroom
○increases mobility and function independence allowing greater interaction with
peers
What are psychosocial factors to consider with a child using adaptive equipment?
○To clarify and direct the therapist to the most appropriate equipment options
available
What is the goal with evaluating and assessing a child for adaptive euipment?
1. Pelvic alignment
2. Hip
3. Knee
4. Ankles
5. Trunk/neck
6. UE
What areas will will have AROM and PROM measured?
90 degrees
How many degrees of hip flexion is preferred for child in sitting?
LE will require pelvic seat belt to stabilize, straps on foot rests to prevent
extension
What will strong extensor tone require to be done to child?
