ATP RESNA Exam Final Study Set Q&A 2024

ATP RESNA Exam Final Study Set Q&A 2024 Reading aids for people with visual impairment - CORRECT ANSWER-- Optical aids (handheld magnifiers) - Nonoptical aids (enlarged print, lamps) - Electronic aids (projectors) Public sources that fund assistive technology - CORRECT ANSWER-1986 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provide federal money to each state Goals of patient with neurological/muscular/joint condition contributing to postural deformity - CORRECT ANSWER-- To impede development of postural deformities - Impart forces that correct progression - Accommodate fixed orthopedic deformities - PELVIS is key to postural alignment 6 major psychological factors of motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-- elicitors of behavior - symbols - beliefs and perceptions - cultural norms and expectations - intrinsic motivation - history of experience Movement characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-Assistive technology can help provide stability, enhance sensory feedback, or provide modifications in support of an effector (muscle) Seating components for upper and lower extremities - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper extremities: arm trough, arm tray Lower extremities: calf support, foot plate, anterior knee supports, ankle straps Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - CORRECT ANSWER-Authorizes state funding in imparting rehab services to people with disabilities in need of rehabilitation for EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES = Reasonable accommodations Amendments made in 1998 involve access to electronic office equipment by disabled users working for Federal Government Alternatives in visual displays for people with low vision - CORRECT ANSWER-Affected by: - Size of text - Spacing of text - Contrast Ideal computers: - Software based - Ease of use - Smooth and fast display - cost effective Characterization of effector movements - CORRECT ANSWER-RESOLUTION: ability to control fine motor movements RANGE: greatest extent of of movement STRENGTH: duh... ENDURANCE: ability to sustain a force VERSATILITY: effector's ability to handle multiple tasks *fingers have LOW range and strength but HIGH versatility Assistive technology in relation to the HAAT model - CORRECT ANSWER-Human Activity Assistive Technology