Assistive Technology ANS - 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
Augmentative and Alternate Communication ANS - A process in which the counselor identifies devices
and techniques that the client can use to improve their communication
Durable Medical Equipment ANS - Medicare term for reusable physical supplies such as wheelchairs
and hospital beds that are ordered by the provider for use in the home; reported with HPCPS Level II
codes.
Philosophical Principles that Define the Client's Role ANS - a) the client must be involved
b) the client must recognize their own beliefs and feelings and how they affect their ability to function
c) the client must be willing to accept help
What is the purpose of anti psychotics? ANS - Used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering the
chemistry of the brain
What are the five levels of exertion? ANS - 1) Sedentary: less then 6lbs regularly and no more than
10lbs at a time
2) Light: less than 11lbs regularly and no more than 20lbs at a time
3) Medium: 26lbs regularly and no more than 50lbs
4) Heavy: less than 50lbs regularly and no more than 100lbs
5) Very Heavy: 50lbs regularly and more than 100lbs
7 Characteristic of "Universal Design" ANS - 1) equitable use
2) flexibility
3) intuitiveness
,4) low physical exertion
5) perceptible information
6) size & space
7) tolerance for error
Universal Design ANS - design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest
extent possible, without the need for adaptations or specialized design.
Perceptible Information ANS - Principle Universal Design; services or products are made to provide
information in a way that anyone can access despite abilities or limitations.
Size & Space ANS - Principle Universal Design; a service or product is designed so anyone can use it,
interact with it despite limitations such as grip strength, moving, reaching, etc.
Tolerance for Error ANS - Principle Universal Design; product or service is designed do that user
mistakes are hard to make
5 Principles of Ethical Behavior ANS - 1) Autonomy
2) Beneficence
3) Non-maleficence
4) Justice
5) Fidelity
Autonomy ANS - independence; self-determination; right to personal choice
Beneficence ANS - intending to do good and act in the best interest of the client
Nonmaleficence ANS - do no harm
,Justice ANS - actin in a fair an impartial way towards all clients not letting "favorites" or biases influence
the service provided
Fidelity ANS - faithfulness to one's promises or obligations; not making insincere statements or
impossible promises
Treatment Protocol for Alzheimer's ANS - No cure but exercise, nutrition, physical therapy can help.
Need visual monitoring to stay safe and need frequent reminders and queues to reduce anxiety
Huntington's Disease ANS - A genetic disorder that surfaces around age 30 causing anxiety and physical
weakness as well as psychiatric and cognitive issues
Muscular Dystrophy ANS - An umbrella term for a degenerative muscle condition
Antidepressants ANS - Used to treat clinical depression; typically work on the neurotransmitters
serotonin, nor-epinephrine, and/or dopamine
4 Etiologies of Medical Disorders ANS - 1) Congenital Defects
2) Degenerative Disorders
3) Acquired Disorders
4) Unknown Origin
Striated Muscle ANS - controls voluntary movement
Smooth Muscle ANS - Control involuntary movement
Cardiac Muscle ANS - Comprises the heart
Physiatrists ANS - A Dr with expertise in body mechanics
, Orthopedists ANS - A Dr who specializes in skeletal disorders
Tendons ANS - a bodily tissue that connects a muscle to the joint
4 Categories of Rheumatoid Disease ANS - 1) Rheumatoid Arthritis
2) Spondylitis
3) Osteoarthritis
4) Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis ANS - an autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and
surrounding tissues
Spondylitis ANS - linked to genetics and affects more males than females; causes inflammation of joints
between the spinal bones, and joints between spine and pelvis, eventually causes the affected spinal
bones to join together.
Osteoarthritis ANS - most common joint disorder, due to aging and "normal" wear and tear on a joint
Osteoporosis ANS - he thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time
When assessing functional capacity the two major components are... ANS - a) Behavior: the client's
past and present actions
b) Level of skill: the difficulty of activities that the client can complete successfully
Equitable ANS - Principle Universal Design: a product or services provides the same benefit to any user
Flexibility ANS - Principle of Universal Design: a service or product is made to work in any reasonable
way
Intuitiveness ANS - Principle of Universal Design; a product or service is made to be used with little or
no training
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