POAT FINAL EXAM SOLVED
CORRECTLY TO SCORE A+ | 2025
UPDATED
What is AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Augmentative and alternative communication
What are the 2 types of AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Unaided communication:
Relies on user's body for communication
Aided Communication:
Communication that relies on anything but body language
What are types of low tech aided AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Symbols/picture don't
change
Capable of speech production with LIMITED message options
Examples: Use hands, colors, pieces of paper or whatever works. Offer two choices,
mouth words, gesture or fingers.
Ex. Sign language, letter board, picture board
What are types of high tech aided AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Symbols/pictures that
change
Capable of speech production with INFINITE message options.
Speech generating devices
What is the PET system of communication? CORRECT ANSWERS Picture exchange
communication system.
Good for learning cause an effect.
Yet, have limited pictures
What is assistive technology? CORRECT ANSWERS Any item, piece of equipment, or
product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, customized that
is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
Boundless and Limitless.
Can be any piece of equipment technically
,What are the types of assistive devices? CORRECT ANSWERS Hearing and visual
aids
Seating and mobility device (w/c, walker)
Modern everyday technology (iphone like voice communicator)
Communication devices
Home modifications (railings)
How do you implement assistive technology for persons with disabilities? CORRECT
ANSWERS Need to be certified Assistive technology professional...
Analyze needs
Assist in selection
Training.
Must seek out certified ATP...
What certification must you have to provide assistive technology? CORRECT
ANSWERS ATP...
PT's
OT's
Rehabilitation Counselors
Engineers
Speech Language Pathologist
Teachers
What is the purpose of rehabilitation counselors? CORRECT ANSWERS Assistive
technology professionals...
Assist with Physical, Mental, Cognitive, Developmental and Emotional aspects of Rehab
Involves with Communication, Goal Setting, Growth and change
Vocational, Psychological, Social and Behavioral interventions
,What is RESNA? CORRECT ANSWERS Rehabilitative Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America.
Certification process to be able to provide people with assisitve technology
What is a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Letter written by
healthcare professional to the insurance company to justify services or equipment for a
patient.
When would a PT write a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Justify
services for DME, W/C, gait trainers, brace training and prosthetics
What are the components of a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS
Name/date/insurance/diagnosis
Requested Medical equipment
Detail the client: medically, functionally, and socially
Pt background, age, medical facts
Medical facts, G-tube, supplemental O2
Functions: Head control, trunk control, ability for transfers
Discuss Benefit of equipment, how equipment functions, medical issues safety and
adjustments
What parts of the equipment do you need to discuss for a letter of medical necessity?
CORRECT ANSWERS How does it improve function
Medical issues or safety
How it benefits patient specifically
Adjustments needed, features and how patient is better positioned.
What parts of Medical facts and patient background do you need to discuss for a letter
of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Age, Diagnosis, Medical background, any
supplemental O2.
CLOF
What parts of the patients function do you need to discuss for a letter of medical
necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Head and trunk control
, Tone
Ability for transfers
Sitting/Standing balance
Ability for gait.
For a letter of medical necessity was is the most important thing to describe to the
insurance agent CORRECT ANSWERS Must explain why equipment is beneficial. What
can patient do now that they can't do before
What are the best tips for a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Use
Laymen's terms!
Instead of "patient demonstrates 1/5 strength in bilateral LE"
Try "pt has significant weakness which does not allow him to stand or walk
independently"
Try "pt is able to do25% in standing" NOT max assist
Talk about safety and risks
Paint picture of necessity
True or False:
Cognitive and Swallowing issues are in our scope of practice as physical therapist
CORRECT ANSWERS False:
Refer to speech pathology and occupational therapy/psychologist
What is the purpose of equipment providers and rehabilitative engineers for assistive
technology? CORRECT ANSWERS Assist in assistive device choices and are experts
in new equipment.
Prosthetist and Orthotist make the devices
What are some assistive device choices to consider in regards to the patients
participation status? CORRECT ANSWERS Home enviornment and needs.
Job needs.
Must Justify reason for referral. Very important.
CORRECTLY TO SCORE A+ | 2025
UPDATED
What is AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Augmentative and alternative communication
What are the 2 types of AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Unaided communication:
Relies on user's body for communication
Aided Communication:
Communication that relies on anything but body language
What are types of low tech aided AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Symbols/picture don't
change
Capable of speech production with LIMITED message options
Examples: Use hands, colors, pieces of paper or whatever works. Offer two choices,
mouth words, gesture or fingers.
Ex. Sign language, letter board, picture board
What are types of high tech aided AAC? CORRECT ANSWERS Symbols/pictures that
change
Capable of speech production with INFINITE message options.
Speech generating devices
What is the PET system of communication? CORRECT ANSWERS Picture exchange
communication system.
Good for learning cause an effect.
Yet, have limited pictures
What is assistive technology? CORRECT ANSWERS Any item, piece of equipment, or
product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, customized that
is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
Boundless and Limitless.
Can be any piece of equipment technically
,What are the types of assistive devices? CORRECT ANSWERS Hearing and visual
aids
Seating and mobility device (w/c, walker)
Modern everyday technology (iphone like voice communicator)
Communication devices
Home modifications (railings)
How do you implement assistive technology for persons with disabilities? CORRECT
ANSWERS Need to be certified Assistive technology professional...
Analyze needs
Assist in selection
Training.
Must seek out certified ATP...
What certification must you have to provide assistive technology? CORRECT
ANSWERS ATP...
PT's
OT's
Rehabilitation Counselors
Engineers
Speech Language Pathologist
Teachers
What is the purpose of rehabilitation counselors? CORRECT ANSWERS Assistive
technology professionals...
Assist with Physical, Mental, Cognitive, Developmental and Emotional aspects of Rehab
Involves with Communication, Goal Setting, Growth and change
Vocational, Psychological, Social and Behavioral interventions
,What is RESNA? CORRECT ANSWERS Rehabilitative Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America.
Certification process to be able to provide people with assisitve technology
What is a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Letter written by
healthcare professional to the insurance company to justify services or equipment for a
patient.
When would a PT write a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Justify
services for DME, W/C, gait trainers, brace training and prosthetics
What are the components of a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS
Name/date/insurance/diagnosis
Requested Medical equipment
Detail the client: medically, functionally, and socially
Pt background, age, medical facts
Medical facts, G-tube, supplemental O2
Functions: Head control, trunk control, ability for transfers
Discuss Benefit of equipment, how equipment functions, medical issues safety and
adjustments
What parts of the equipment do you need to discuss for a letter of medical necessity?
CORRECT ANSWERS How does it improve function
Medical issues or safety
How it benefits patient specifically
Adjustments needed, features and how patient is better positioned.
What parts of Medical facts and patient background do you need to discuss for a letter
of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Age, Diagnosis, Medical background, any
supplemental O2.
CLOF
What parts of the patients function do you need to discuss for a letter of medical
necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Head and trunk control
, Tone
Ability for transfers
Sitting/Standing balance
Ability for gait.
For a letter of medical necessity was is the most important thing to describe to the
insurance agent CORRECT ANSWERS Must explain why equipment is beneficial. What
can patient do now that they can't do before
What are the best tips for a letter of medical necessity? CORRECT ANSWERS Use
Laymen's terms!
Instead of "patient demonstrates 1/5 strength in bilateral LE"
Try "pt has significant weakness which does not allow him to stand or walk
independently"
Try "pt is able to do25% in standing" NOT max assist
Talk about safety and risks
Paint picture of necessity
True or False:
Cognitive and Swallowing issues are in our scope of practice as physical therapist
CORRECT ANSWERS False:
Refer to speech pathology and occupational therapy/psychologist
What is the purpose of equipment providers and rehabilitative engineers for assistive
technology? CORRECT ANSWERS Assist in assistive device choices and are experts
in new equipment.
Prosthetist and Orthotist make the devices
What are some assistive device choices to consider in regards to the patients
participation status? CORRECT ANSWERS Home enviornment and needs.
Job needs.
Must Justify reason for referral. Very important.
