Electronic ADLs Flashcards

1
Q

mobility

A

different aids for personal locomotion

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2
Q

ambulation

A

ability to walk from place to place independentlt

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3
Q

mechanical swithces

A

auditory or tactile feedback

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4
Q

touch switches

A

require minimal force

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5
Q

proximity switches

A

activated by movement rather than touch

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6
Q

latched/ toggle switch

A

continuous “on” or “off” (light switch)

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7
Q

momentary switch

A

push for “on” or “off” (hold button to move only)

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8
Q

manipulation

A

activities normally accomplished using the upper extremities

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9
Q

gross motor functions

A

larger and more forceful movement or function

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10
Q

fine motor functions

A

smaller and more delicate movements

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11
Q

special-purpose devices

A

designed for only one task

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12
Q

general-purpose devices

A

serve two or more manipulative activities

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13
Q

articulating arm

A

capable of carrying more weights and can position the spoon in more locations

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14
Q

telescoping arm

A

collapses into a smaller stored length and can be easier for transportation

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15
Q

winsford feeder

A

a slight move of head, knee, hip, or foot is only requirement to feed at own pace

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16
Q

methods of separating pages (2)

A
  1. vacuum pump to suck first page up
  2. sticky roller placed on top of page
17
Q

direct selection

A

inputting letters through typing, using mouse, tongue control, etc.

18
Q

auto-scanning

A

allowing of cursor to automatically select different inputs sequentially

19
Q

step-scanning

A

dedicated switch to go through each option and another switch for activation

20
Q

inverse scanning

A

switch to be held for scanning and release causes selection

21
Q

major advantage of house wiring

A

lack of installation costs

22
Q

disadvantages of house wiring (4)

A
  1. lack of privacy
  2. possible inference between systems
  3. inability to transmit when multiple circuits used
  4. lack of portability
23
Q

ultrasound transmission

A

transmitter unit mounted to wheelchair or handheld and is typically latched

24
Q

major advantage of ultrasound transmission

A

highly portable (easy to unplug and move)

25
disadvantage of ultrasound transmission (2)
1. transmitter and receiver in same room 2. obstacles between might block signal
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major advantages of infrared transmission (2)
1. no installation 2. ease of portability
27
disadvantage of infrared transmission
signal can be blocked by many materials
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major advantages of radio frequency transmission (2)
1. cannot be blocked by most materials 2. relatively long distance thru house
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disadvantages of radio frequency transmission (2)
1. interference of signals (channels) 2. lack of privacy