Exam Preview for 31305: Augmented Power Mobility

Augmented Power Mobility - Bring Mobility to Our Youngest Children

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Power mobility is often not recommended for very young children due to: Concerns for motor development Concerns that the child will not understand or be unsafe Concerns about funding All of the above
2. What typical developmental milestone has a significant effect on overall development? Rolling over Crawling Sitting Pulling to stand
3. Children who use power wheelchairs at a young age are: More independent Participate more View themselves as more capable All of the above
4. Children who use power mobility at a young age are: Less likely to ambulate More likely to become lazy Less likely to try and self-propel a manual wheelchair More likely to attempt any form of mobility
5. What is one reason a power mobility device should be considered at a very young age for a child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy? The child does not have potential for gross motor development Funding is easier The parents are more receptive Wheelchairs are available in that size
6. Children with severe intellectual and/or sensory impairments: Cannot successfully use a power wheelchair Must be completely independent to use a power wheelchair Can often use a power wheelchair with appropriate training Should always be trained to use a manual wheelchair
7. Augmented mobility is: Independent mobility Power mobility for the sake of movement and development Use of gait trainers Ride-on cars
8. Research shows children as young as what age can benefit from augmented mobility experiences? 5 years 3 years 2 years 8 months
9. Research shows that children able to use a joystick have demonstrated competent control as young as: 5 years 3 years 2 years 8 months
10. An advantage of using an adaptive ride-on car rather than a power wheelchair is: Parental acceptance Accessibility Seat to floor height Transportation