ATP CERTIFICATION EXAM
A 3 y.o. is being introduced to an assistive device. To ensure the child is motivated
to use the device during its trial the professional should:
- answers-Encourage opportunities for exploration
A 56 year old with diabetes mellitus is referred for a
wheelchair assessment because she is having difficulty
walking and has had several falls. The first thing the ATP
should assess for is:
- answers-Impaired sensation and foot problems
A 66 y.o. consumer with Parkinson's disease has a shuffling gait and is
experiencing many falls. Her physician refers her for a power wheelchair. The
professional should trial a power wheelchair with which programming adjustment?
- answers-Tremor Dampening
A child uses a manual wheelchair. She is able to sit independently and can transfer
to an approved child safety seat for transport in the family minivan. Which of the
following is the safest method of transport in the minivan?
- answers-Transfer to approved child safety seat with vehicle seatbelt system
A client has experienced a stroke that affected his left side. Why might molded
cushion be on the left armrest of his wheelchair?
- answers-To support his left arm
A computer has been adapted with an enlarged keyboard and word prediction
software to accommodate a student's lack of fine motor control. He wants to be
able to operate the on-switch independently. Which of the following is the best
, solution?
- answers-The addition of an alternate external switch
A consumer is referred to a professional for problems related to poor head and
neck control when seated in his wheelchair. Which body part should the
professional examine first?
- answers-Pelvis
A consumer returns to a shared workstation in a manual wheelchair after an injury.
Which of the following will provide the most reasonable accommodation?
- answers-Install an adjustable height work surface
A consumer will receive environmental controls to increase safety and
independence in the home. The professional who provides for seating and mobility
needs is called for an opinion, but he is unfamiliar with several types and choices.
The professional should:
- answers-Refer to another professional with EADL expertise
A consumer with dysarthria who is using a communication device exhibits slow
input rate. which of the following software applications would be best for
accelerating text entry?
- answers-Word prediction
A consumer with T-12 paraplegia shares a bathroom with 3 teenagers. the
individual can transfer independently and use a hand-held shower. Which of the
following is the appropriate recommendation?
- answers-Bath Bench
A consumer would like to do a comparative assessment on 2 devices. What is the
role of the ATP in the selection process?
- answers-Evaluation of the client's performance in various environments
A follow-up program is necessary over the first several months after delivery of an
assistive technology device becasue:
A 3 y.o. is being introduced to an assistive device. To ensure the child is motivated
to use the device during its trial the professional should:
- answers-Encourage opportunities for exploration
A 56 year old with diabetes mellitus is referred for a
wheelchair assessment because she is having difficulty
walking and has had several falls. The first thing the ATP
should assess for is:
- answers-Impaired sensation and foot problems
A 66 y.o. consumer with Parkinson's disease has a shuffling gait and is
experiencing many falls. Her physician refers her for a power wheelchair. The
professional should trial a power wheelchair with which programming adjustment?
- answers-Tremor Dampening
A child uses a manual wheelchair. She is able to sit independently and can transfer
to an approved child safety seat for transport in the family minivan. Which of the
following is the safest method of transport in the minivan?
- answers-Transfer to approved child safety seat with vehicle seatbelt system
A client has experienced a stroke that affected his left side. Why might molded
cushion be on the left armrest of his wheelchair?
- answers-To support his left arm
A computer has been adapted with an enlarged keyboard and word prediction
software to accommodate a student's lack of fine motor control. He wants to be
able to operate the on-switch independently. Which of the following is the best
, solution?
- answers-The addition of an alternate external switch
A consumer is referred to a professional for problems related to poor head and
neck control when seated in his wheelchair. Which body part should the
professional examine first?
- answers-Pelvis
A consumer returns to a shared workstation in a manual wheelchair after an injury.
Which of the following will provide the most reasonable accommodation?
- answers-Install an adjustable height work surface
A consumer will receive environmental controls to increase safety and
independence in the home. The professional who provides for seating and mobility
needs is called for an opinion, but he is unfamiliar with several types and choices.
The professional should:
- answers-Refer to another professional with EADL expertise
A consumer with dysarthria who is using a communication device exhibits slow
input rate. which of the following software applications would be best for
accelerating text entry?
- answers-Word prediction
A consumer with T-12 paraplegia shares a bathroom with 3 teenagers. the
individual can transfer independently and use a hand-held shower. Which of the
following is the appropriate recommendation?
- answers-Bath Bench
A consumer would like to do a comparative assessment on 2 devices. What is the
role of the ATP in the selection process?
- answers-Evaluation of the client's performance in various environments
A follow-up program is necessary over the first several months after delivery of an
assistive technology device becasue:
