Final: Assistive Tech Pt 1

Question 1

What are the components of the HAAT Model?

Answer 1

Human + activity + assistive technology + context which it is used in

Question 2

According to the HAAT Model, what is considered in the “human” category?

Answer 2

Impairments, body structures and functions, physical characteristics, age, functional goals

Question 3

According to the HAAT Model, what is considered in the “actvity” category?

Answer 3

Function the pt is working towards

Question 4

According to the HAAT Model, what is considered in the “assistive technology” category?

Answer 4

Devices that are applicable, cost, insurance, availability, restrictions

Question 5

What is the education model for reimbursement?

Answer 5

Funding is based on needs as they relate to necessary for success in education

Question 6

What is the medical model for reimbursement?

Answer 6

Made based on medical necessity through insurance

Question 7

What is the vocational model for reimbursement?

Answer 7

Helps individuals with disabilities to enter, remain in, and return to employment

Question 8

What does MRADL stand for?

Answer 8

Mobility related activities of daily living

Question 9

What are examples of MRADLs?

Answer 9

Toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, bathing

Question 10

What is DME?

Answer 10

Equipment and supplies ordered by a health care provided for everyday or extended use

Question 11

What does CRT stand for?

Answer 11

Complex rehab technology

Question 12

What is CRT?

Answer 12

Included products that are medically necessary with custom devices that require evaluation, configuration, fitting, adjustment, and programming

Question 13

What type of medical equipment requires justification in order to receive funding?

Answer 13

CRT

Question 14

What is required when establishing medical necessity?

Answer 14

MD prescription

Question 15

What are examples of general purpose low tech aids?

Answer 15

Mouth sticks, head pointers, reachers

Question 16

What are examples of aids for food consumption?

Answer 16

Utensils with modified handles, plate modifications, drinking aids

Question 17

What are examples of aids for food preparation?

Answer 17

One handed holders, bowls with suction cups, cutting board stabilizers

Question 18

What are examples of aids for dressing?

Answer 18

Adapted button hooks, enlarges zipper pulls, sock aids, long handled shoe horn, reacher, shoe horn

Question 19

What are examples of aids for hygiene?

Answer 19

Modified handles, extended length, modified tooth brushes, bath benches, seats, tub rails, hand held shower heads

Question 20

What are the four types of high tech aids for manipulation of the environment?

Answer 20

1. Lift devices
2. Electronic aids to daily living
3. Electronic devices
4. Augmentative communication devices

Question 21

What are the two types of portable lifts?

Answer 21

Hoyer and power lifts

Question 22

What simple device can aid with transfers?

Answer 22

Stand pivot disc

Question 23

What does EADL stand for?

Answer 23

Electronic aids to daily living

Question 24

Why was terminology changed from ECU (environmental control units) to EADL?

Answer 24

To shift the focus on the purpose of the device and that it is to aid in functions of daily living

Question 25

What are the two types of EADL control?

Answer 25

Discrete and continuous

Question 26

What does discrete control mean?

Answer 26

Device is either turned on, off, or set to a specific value, such as lights, tv, radio

Question 27

What does continuous control mean?

Answer 27

Results in greater or smaller degrees of output, such as opening curtains, turning up the volume, dimming lights

Question 28

What electronic accessibility features are universally designed?

Answer 28

Cursor size, speed of mouse, font size, volume, voice to text

Question 29

What is the most common input device and power chair controller?

Answer 29

Joystick

Question 30

What are the functions of a joystick?

Answer 30

Can control multiple devices and directions. Direct control of the chair and bluetooth control of other devices

Question 31

What is a button switch?

Answer 31

Round activation surface usually with audible click and tactile to know it has been activated

Question 32

What is a chin switch?

Answer 32

Contact of chin to the switch creates activation. Flexible in positioning around neck to promote contact. Has an auditory click and tactile feedback

Question 33

What is a light touch switch?

Answer 33

Small switch that only requires light touch to activate. Provides auditory and tactile info

Question 34

What is a pillow switch?

Answer 34

Soft foam activation surface that provides auditory and tactile cue when activated

Question 35

What is a sip and puff switch?

Answer 35

Can be activated with a sip or puff of the mouth through a mouthpiece