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Impairment - ANSWER-Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. DYSARTHIA - ANSWER-Motor SPEECH DISORDER. Difficult in pronouncing words. mouth muscles are weak or do not move. may also have respiratory problems. found in stroke and cancer patients. APRAXIA - ANSWER-Oral motor muscles loose function, unable to speak with meaningfull utterances. DISORDER OF MOTOR PLANNING. LOSS OF LEARNED PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENTS. APHASIA - ANSWER-LANGUAGE DISORDER...

Numeric Code - ANSWER-AAC coding technique in which a number stands for a word, phrase, or sentence. Communicate quickly with fewer keystrokes Abbreviation Expansion - ANSWER-AAC device automatically expands the abbreviation into the expanded word. abd = abduction Coverage Vocabularies - ANSWER-provide basic communication topics as well as concepts for people who cannot spell - words, symbols, or pictures Acceleration Vocabularies - ANSWER-intended to increase the rate of communication ...

Aphasia is common when the stroke occurs in which side of the brain? - ANSWER-Left A client has experienced a stroke that affected his left side. Why might molded cushion be on the left armrest of his wheelchair? - ANSWER-To support his left arm. Spinal Cord Injury and Spina Bifida both fall under which Neurological Disorders? - ANSWER-Neural Canal If a client referral is inappropriate, what is the next best step? - ANSWER-Refer the client to an appropriate provider An outcome measur...

RESNA - ANWER-Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America ATP - ANWER-Assistive Technology Professional Sensorineural - ANWER-Type of hearing loss that can result in dizziness Sensation - ANWER-Major function of the dermis that is of concern for people who have had a spinal cord lesion. Ligament Function - ANWER-Attaches one bone to another Left CVA - ANWER-Right Side paralyzed, language would be involved Neutral or Normal Pelvic Alignment - ANW...

A consumer returns to a shared workstation in a manual wheelchair after an injury. Which of the following will provide the most reasonable accommodation? - ANSWER-Install an adjustable-height work surface. Extensive financial resources and professional services have been utilized over a three-year period select and provide a computer and software to a young child with sensory, cognitive, language, and motor disabilities. The parents think the child's progress and success with technology woul...

What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - ANSWER-International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Definition of Assistive Technology? - ANSWER-Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - ANSWER-1. evaluating n...

DYSARTHRIA - ANSWER-This term is given to describe a disorder of motor speech control that results from central or peripheral nervous system damage characterized by weakness, slowness, and uncoordinated muscles that are necessary for speech to occur. APRAXIA - ANSWER-This term is given to describe the loss of the ability to carry out familiar movements or to make a focused and purposeful use of an object. APHASIA - ANSWER-This term is given to describe a language disorder affecting both e...

Principles of assessment and intervention in AT - ANSWER--consider all components of HAAT,human,activity , the AT, and the context the AT to be used in -service is enabling -assesment is ongoing and deliberate -require colaboration and consumer-centered approaches -require an understanding of how to gather and interpret data -conducted in ethical manner informed by evidence Primary purpose of AT - ANSWER-Enablement of activity performance and participation through provision of hard and s...

An applicant for licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective company representative of the applicant company, must have what education? - ANSWER Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related course of study What does a Commission Liaison Do? - ANSWER They are the liaison between the commission and the Committee What section talks about Firearm Requirements in 1702? - ANSWER Sec. 1702.168. FIREARM REQUIREMENTS. Section 35.161 has several different individual lic...

135-145 - ANSWER-normal sodium levels 3.5-5 - ANSWER-normal potassium levels 8.5-10.5 - ANSWER-normal calcium levels 1.7-2.2 - ANSWER-normal magnesium levels 2.5-4.5 - ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels hyponatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction hypernatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and weakness sodium - ANSWER-...