adaptive equipment

Question 1

rocker knife

Answer 1

CVA, amputations of UE

Question 2

swivel utensils

Answer 2

mechanism that keeps the spoon level to prevent spills and can be used to compensate for lack of movement in the forearm

Question 3

criteria to be considered for a mobile arm support

Answer 3

able to stabilize the trunk laterally with some movement from the neck and shoulder

Question 4

what type of shower area is best for someone in a wheelchair?

Answer 4

stand alone shower area/wheel in shower room (zero entry) with open access to toilet & shower
- moveable shower curtain to shield the rest of the room from the water
- floor drain to make cleaning the showering room easier

Question 5

universal cuff

Answer 5

decreased strength & ROM

Question 6

keyboard

Answer 6

compensate for limited ROM or overall hand weakness to hold a writing tool

Question 7

Forearm orthosis balanced on a sling with a built-up marker

Answer 7

for severe muscle weakness (Guillain Barre)

Question 8

Screen reading program

Answer 8

for severe visual impairments to use a computer
- work closely with the computer’s Operating System (OS) to provide information about icons, menus, dialogue boxes, files and folders
- provides access to the entire OS that it works with, including many common applications

Question 9

text to speech screen reader

Answer 9

translate on-screen information into speech, which can be heard through earphones or speakers

Question 10

Braille screen reader

Answer 10

blindness
- commonly used in conjunction with speech output
- contains Braille characters, a series of dots that are similar to domino dots in their layout
- As the information on the computer screen changes, so does the Braille characters on the display change, providing refreshable information directly from the computer

Question 11

mobile arm support

Answer 11

for C5 SCI to assist with self feeding (has elbow flexors)

Question 12

adjustable head pointer

Answer 12

• assists individuals who have limited use of their hands
• easy to use adapted pointing aid for writing, drawing, turning pages or activating controls
• help those with limited verbal communication skills to use communication boards

Question 13

corner chair

Answer 13

• V-shaped backrest that provides support at the back and sides of the user and is made specifically for users who cannot stabilize themselves against gravity
• perfect for children who may need head, trunk and pelvis support for attaining proper sitting alignment and posture
• will usually have a sturdy base so it can be the same height as a regular chair and be used at a table
• the base can be removed so the corner chair and child can both be placed on the floor for playing, allowing the child to interact more easily with their contemporaries at the same eye level either at a table setting, or on the floor during playtime

Question 14

pelvic straps

Answer 14

help prevent the user from pushing or sliding out of the chair

Question 15

pommel cushion

Answer 15

keep hips & knees aligned to prevent hip dislocation post-hip fracture and help promote proper positioning while seated in a wheelchairsma

Question 16

smaller utensils are used for

Answer 16

cognitive impairment to control amount of food entering mouth (Parkinson’s, TBI, ect)

Question 17

larger utensils are used for

Answer 17

poor grip