AOTA Emergency Procedures & Response 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the OT's role when a child with sensory modulation disorder shows signs of a psychiatric crisis during therapy?

Accepted Answer

Maintain client safety, stay calm, call for additional support, and follow facility crisis protocol

Answer

The OT's role in psychiatric crisis is to ensure safety, activate support systems, and follow established protocols rather than independently managing the crisis through sensory intervention.

Question 2

An OT is working with a child in a sensory gym when another staff member reports a gas leak in the building. The child is in the middle of a calming deep pressure activity. What should the therapist do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop the activity, guide the child out of the building, and avoid using electrical switches

Answer

Gas leak protocol requires immediate evacuation while avoiding electrical switches that could create a spark; no therapeutic activity justifies delaying evacuation.

Question 3

A therapist notices bruising patterns on a child's arms that are inconsistent with the reported sensory-seeking fall behaviors. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Document findings objectively and report suspicion of abuse to the appropriate child protective agency

Answer

OTs are mandated reporters; suspicion of abuse must be reported to child protective services without waiting for confirmation or discussing suspicions with the suspected abuser.

Question 4

During aquatic sensory integration therapy, a child slips beneath the water and is not breathing when retrieved. After calling for help, what is the immediate next step?

Accepted Answer

Begin rescue breathing and CPR if trained and certified to do so

Answer

A non-breathing child requires immediate CPR by trained personnel; rescue breathing and chest compressions should begin while awaiting emergency services.

Question 5

A school-based OT is delivering sensory integration services when a lockdown is announced. A student with sensory defensiveness begins to panic. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Follow lockdown protocol—lock and barricade the door, turn off lights, keep the student calm and quiet in place

Answer

Lockdown procedures must be followed exactly; the therapist must secure the space and keep the student as calm as possible within the locked room.

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

AOTA Emergency Procedures & Response 3