Resna Exam 2 Lorden - Equipment
(PART 1) 1questions And Answers With
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what is assistive technology (AT)? - ANSWER✔✔ devices and services used to
enhance abilities and participation of children with disabilities, while reducing
limitations that may arise from impairments of body functions and structures
equipment should be used to utilize ________ and improve _______ -
ANSWER✔✔ current strengths
impairments
who is considered the expert in prescribing assistive technology? - ANSWER✔✔
PTs
you can become certified as an Assistive Technology Professional through what
organization? - ANSWER✔✔ RESNA (rehabilitation engineering and assistive
technology society of north america)
when making a decision about equipment, who is in the team involved? -
ANSWER✔✔ - patient
- caregivers, if relevant
- PTs
- any other therapy discipline that the client might be/will be working with
- other school and or job professionals
- DME reps
, - physician is involved but NOT part of the team
whether reading a referral or deciding if someone needs AT, what information
should be gathered? (5) - ANSWER✔✔ a solid history
- motor, sensory, cognitive, language, and social strengths and impairments
- current abilities that will allow them to use the device today
- improvements that can be made that will result in increased performance
- what does client need to do that they currently cannot do
- are there activities in which the person cannot participate, but could perform
part of with AT?
what do you need to follow up with if a person has used technology before? -
ANSWER✔✔ - what was it?
- was it successful, unsuccessful, and why or why not?
when deciding if a child needs a device, what is another important piece of
information to gather? - ANSWER✔✔ what the next 3-5 years look like
ex. moving from elementary to middle school, changes in transportation
why is it important to know what the next 3-5 years look like for a child needing a
device? - ANSWER✔✔ because this is the expected length of time a pt should use
a piece of equipment before insurance will pay for a new or updated one
t/f: observation of skills for a person needing AT is similar to observation in a
regular objective exam - ANSWER✔✔ true;
sitting ability, transfers, head control, etc.
(PART 1) 1questions And Answers With
Verified Solutions Rated A+
what is assistive technology (AT)? - ANSWER✔✔ devices and services used to
enhance abilities and participation of children with disabilities, while reducing
limitations that may arise from impairments of body functions and structures
equipment should be used to utilize ________ and improve _______ -
ANSWER✔✔ current strengths
impairments
who is considered the expert in prescribing assistive technology? - ANSWER✔✔
PTs
you can become certified as an Assistive Technology Professional through what
organization? - ANSWER✔✔ RESNA (rehabilitation engineering and assistive
technology society of north america)
when making a decision about equipment, who is in the team involved? -
ANSWER✔✔ - patient
- caregivers, if relevant
- PTs
- any other therapy discipline that the client might be/will be working with
- other school and or job professionals
- DME reps
, - physician is involved but NOT part of the team
whether reading a referral or deciding if someone needs AT, what information
should be gathered? (5) - ANSWER✔✔ a solid history
- motor, sensory, cognitive, language, and social strengths and impairments
- current abilities that will allow them to use the device today
- improvements that can be made that will result in increased performance
- what does client need to do that they currently cannot do
- are there activities in which the person cannot participate, but could perform
part of with AT?
what do you need to follow up with if a person has used technology before? -
ANSWER✔✔ - what was it?
- was it successful, unsuccessful, and why or why not?
when deciding if a child needs a device, what is another important piece of
information to gather? - ANSWER✔✔ what the next 3-5 years look like
ex. moving from elementary to middle school, changes in transportation
why is it important to know what the next 3-5 years look like for a child needing a
device? - ANSWER✔✔ because this is the expected length of time a pt should use
a piece of equipment before insurance will pay for a new or updated one
t/f: observation of skills for a person needing AT is similar to observation in a
regular objective exam - ANSWER✔✔ true;
sitting ability, transfers, head control, etc.
