RESNA ATP EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 2025
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Which of the following is a primary factor in abandonment of AT?
a. pressure for use from consumer's family
b. impatience w device
c. device not optimal in all environments
d. consumer's lack of involvement in the selection process - answer- d. consumer's lack of
involvement in selection process
A computer has been adapted w 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?
a. infrared ECU
b. the addition of an alternate external switch
c. leaving the computer on all the time
d. the use of a power strip - answer- b. the addition of an alternate external switch
A supplier's primary role in the delivery of an AAC device is to:
a. train the consumer to communicate problems using the device
b. provide instructions on how to use the device
c. train the consumer in troubleshooting
d. program the device - answer- b. provide instructions on how to use the device
a 66 year old w Parkinson's disease has a shuffling gait & is experiencing many falls. Her
physician refers her for a power w/c. The professional should trial a power w/c w which
programming adjustment?
a. short throw
b. increased stopping speed
,c. tremor dampening
d. increased torque - answer- c. tremor dampening
The first step in evaluating a consumer for an AT device is to ask about:
a. medical history
b. consumer and family goals
c. funding sources
d. cognitive and sensory status - answer- b. consumer and family goals
Scenario -- pt w C5/C6 Spinal cord injury experiences headache, chills and discomfort when
transferring from personal w/c to trial equipment
What is the first thing the professional should do?
a. transfer the consumer back to his own w/c
b. transfer the consumer to the mat to lie down
c. check to make sure the consumer's catheter tubing did not kink during the transfer
d. provide the consumer a blanket to help him warm up - answer- c. check to make sure the
consumer's catheter tubing did not kink during the transfer
An advantage of a w/c w small front casters, rather than large front casters, for a consumer w
knee flexion contractures is that a w/c w small front casters:
a. rolls better in sand
b. provides smother ride over obstaces
c. offers greater clearance for feet
d. improves stability or forward leaning - answer- c. offers great clearance for feet
A consumer returns to a shared workstation in a manual w/c after an injury. Which of the
following will provide the most reasonable accommodation?
a. raise the work surface to an elevated height and provide a standing w/c
b. raise the work surface for accessibility by the consumer and provide and adjustable-height
chair and foot support for the coworkers
, c. install an adjustable-height work surface
d. install small wheels and castors to permit the chair to fit under the work surace - answer- c.
install an adjustable-height work surface
A person w a loss of executive functioning will ahve the most difficulty w the cognitive process
of
a. memorizing dates for a quiz
b. reciting a list of numbers
c. signing their name
d. self-monitoring - answer- d. self monitoring
A switch activation that allows an action (e.g. a fan turns on) to occur until the switch is
activated again is an example of which type of switch mode?
a.timed
b. momentary
c. percussive
d. latched - answer- d. latched
which of the following factors contributes the most to the development of decubitus ulcers?
a. excessive moisture
b. muscle spasticity
c. tactile sensitivity
d. decreased skin temperature - answer- c. tactile sensitivity
a consumer would like to do a comparative assessment on tow devices. what is the role of the
ATP in the selection process?
a. research on the validity and reliability of the selection tools
b. literature review of research results on options selected
c. elimination of options that not available locally
graded A+
Which of the following is a primary factor in abandonment of AT?
a. pressure for use from consumer's family
b. impatience w device
c. device not optimal in all environments
d. consumer's lack of involvement in the selection process - answer- d. consumer's lack of
involvement in selection process
A computer has been adapted w 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?
a. infrared ECU
b. the addition of an alternate external switch
c. leaving the computer on all the time
d. the use of a power strip - answer- b. the addition of an alternate external switch
A supplier's primary role in the delivery of an AAC device is to:
a. train the consumer to communicate problems using the device
b. provide instructions on how to use the device
c. train the consumer in troubleshooting
d. program the device - answer- b. provide instructions on how to use the device
a 66 year old w Parkinson's disease has a shuffling gait & is experiencing many falls. Her
physician refers her for a power w/c. The professional should trial a power w/c w which
programming adjustment?
a. short throw
b. increased stopping speed
,c. tremor dampening
d. increased torque - answer- c. tremor dampening
The first step in evaluating a consumer for an AT device is to ask about:
a. medical history
b. consumer and family goals
c. funding sources
d. cognitive and sensory status - answer- b. consumer and family goals
Scenario -- pt w C5/C6 Spinal cord injury experiences headache, chills and discomfort when
transferring from personal w/c to trial equipment
What is the first thing the professional should do?
a. transfer the consumer back to his own w/c
b. transfer the consumer to the mat to lie down
c. check to make sure the consumer's catheter tubing did not kink during the transfer
d. provide the consumer a blanket to help him warm up - answer- c. check to make sure the
consumer's catheter tubing did not kink during the transfer
An advantage of a w/c w small front casters, rather than large front casters, for a consumer w
knee flexion contractures is that a w/c w small front casters:
a. rolls better in sand
b. provides smother ride over obstaces
c. offers greater clearance for feet
d. improves stability or forward leaning - answer- c. offers great clearance for feet
A consumer returns to a shared workstation in a manual w/c after an injury. Which of the
following will provide the most reasonable accommodation?
a. raise the work surface to an elevated height and provide a standing w/c
b. raise the work surface for accessibility by the consumer and provide and adjustable-height
chair and foot support for the coworkers
, c. install an adjustable-height work surface
d. install small wheels and castors to permit the chair to fit under the work surace - answer- c.
install an adjustable-height work surface
A person w a loss of executive functioning will ahve the most difficulty w the cognitive process
of
a. memorizing dates for a quiz
b. reciting a list of numbers
c. signing their name
d. self-monitoring - answer- d. self monitoring
A switch activation that allows an action (e.g. a fan turns on) to occur until the switch is
activated again is an example of which type of switch mode?
a.timed
b. momentary
c. percussive
d. latched - answer- d. latched
which of the following factors contributes the most to the development of decubitus ulcers?
a. excessive moisture
b. muscle spasticity
c. tactile sensitivity
d. decreased skin temperature - answer- c. tactile sensitivity
a consumer would like to do a comparative assessment on tow devices. what is the role of the
ATP in the selection process?
a. research on the validity and reliability of the selection tools
b. literature review of research results on options selected
c. elimination of options that not available locally
