Adaptive equipment and assistive device selection for daily living and mobility tasks tested on the NBCOT.
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- What is the primary purpose of a reacher (grabber)?
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To retrieve or manipulate objects at a distance without bending or overreaching.- What ADL task does a sock aid assist with?
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Putting on socks without bending forward or excessive hip flexion.- What is a long-handled shoehorn used for?
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Putting on shoes without bending forward at the hips.- What is a dressing stick used for?
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Pushing or pulling clothing on or off when shoulder or trunk range of motion is limited.- What is a button hook designed to assist with?
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Fastening buttons for someone with limited hand dexterity or fine motor control.- What does a zipper pull loop compensate for?
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Weak or limited finger grasp needed to grip a small zipper tab.- What problem do elastic, no-tie shoelaces solve?
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They eliminate the need to tie shoes, useful for one-handed function or limited dexterity.- Who typically benefits most from a universal cuff?
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Someone with little to no functional grasp, such as a person with a C5 to C6 spinal cord injury.- What is the purpose of built-up handles on utensils?
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To increase grip diameter, making utensils easier to hold with weak grasp or decreased fine motor control.- What does a plate guard help prevent?
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Food being pushed off the edge of the plate during one-handed eating.- What is a rocker knife designed for?
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Cutting food using a rocking motion with only one hand.- What is a non-slip mat, such as Dycem, used for at mealtime?
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Stabilizing a plate or bowl so it does not slide during one-handed eating.- Weighted utensils are most helpful for a client with which symptom?
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Tremor or ataxia, since added weight reduces the effect of shaking on hand movement.- What is the purpose of a tub transfer bench?
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It allows a person to sit and slide across into the tub, avoiding the need to step over the tub wall.- How does a shower chair differ in use from a tub transfer bench?
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A shower chair sits entirely inside the shower stall and does not require sliding over a tub wall.
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