ATP - RESNA Exam
questions and answers
2024\2025 Grade A+
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
Technology helps the individual improve performance despite a disability
3 major areas of psycho-social function
- correct answer SELF DEFINITION: the private view that a person has of themselves (goals, aspirations,
well-being)
SELF PROTECTION: the way a person shields themselves from internal and external psychological forces
MOTIVATION: determines how much the technology is able to help the individual
questions and answers
2024\2025 Grade A+
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
Technology helps the individual improve performance despite a disability
3 major areas of psycho-social function
- correct answer SELF DEFINITION: the private view that a person has of themselves (goals, aspirations,
well-being)
SELF PROTECTION: the way a person shields themselves from internal and external psychological forces
MOTIVATION: determines how much the technology is able to help the individual
