FREE NBCOT Intervention Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient with Raynaud's illness is being treated by a therapist who chooses a physical agent modality before preparing a meal. Which type of modality is not appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Cryotherapy

Answer

Fluidotherapy

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

Paraffin

Question 2

In their early education classroom, a preschooler is receiving push-in occupational therapy services. The child screams and runs around the classroom in circles when the fire alarm goes off. Which tool could the therapist use, from a sensory perspective?

Accepted Answer

Squeezing the child's hand and giving a tight hug.

Answer

Leading the child to a "cozy corner"

Answer

Providing a transition item

Answer

Instructing the child to turn around ten times.

Question 3

A 48-year-old lady recently suffered a fracture to her Colles after falling on ice. She no longer has a fracture, but she now has complex regional pain syndrome in the affected hand and wrist. Out of the following interventions, which one is NOT recommended?

Accepted Answer

Passive range of motion

Answer

Weight-bearing activities

Answer

Using splinting to prevent contractures

Answer

Compression glove use for edema management

Question 4

In a rehabilitation facility, a patient with an L1 spinal cord injury is being evaluated by an entry-level occupational therapist. The OT learns that the patient is eager to resume sexual activity when doing the evaluation interview section. Which of the following interventions would be suitable for a beginning occupational therapist to perform?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Management of hygiene and catheter

Answer

Teaching the importance of safe positioning

Answer

Introduction of methods for conserving energy

Question 5

Regarding the design of a new community building, an architecture firm is collaborating with an occupational therapist. They must build a ramp that raises the user by 16 inches. Which of the following wheelchair ramps should the occupational therapist suggest installing to guarantee that this building is accessible?

Accepted Answer

A 16-foot ramp

Answer

A 4-foot ramp

Answer

An 8-foot ramp

Answer

A 12-foot ramp

Question 6

Staff members at a long-term care institution are receiving fall prevention training from an occupational therapist. Which of the following client factors increases the risk of falls among residents?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Vertigo

Answer

Presbyopia

Answer

Fear of falling

Question 7

Ana, a transcriptionist with a history of carpal tunnel disease and an outpatient client, has moved to a remote work position. Her new workstation's ergonomics are worrying her. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Wrists should be positioned in neutral

Answer

A 70-degree bend in the knees is recommended.

Answer

The screen must to be positioned higher than eye level, causing the neck to slightly extend.

Answer

The work surface should not be higher than 35" when typing when seated.

Question 8

After a radial nerve injury, an occupational therapist prepares to make a splint for a patient who has a wrist drop. Which splint is the best to use?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic extension

Answer

MCP Flexion block splint

Answer

Dorsal protection

Answer

C-bar

Question 9

A new patient named Mrs. Jones suffered a stroke three weeks ago; an occupational therapist in a long-term care facility meets with the medical team to discuss her case. Because of the possibility of aspiration, she was on a level two dysphagia diet in her previous setting. Which of the following does the team consider Mrs. Jones should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Bread and butter with avocado

Answer

Watermelon cubes and oatmeal

Answer

Scrambled eggs and cottage cheese

Answer

Pureed turkey and cooked carrots

Question 10

A 30-year-old man who recently had surgery to amputate above the elbow is excited to start driving again. He does not use a prosthetic on the side that is handicapped and is fully functional with his non-dominant upper extremity. Which assistive technology should be recommended?

Accepted Answer

Round spinning knob

Answer

Wheel ring

Answer

Wheel cuff

Answer

Reduced effort steering