Free Occupational Therapist Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following should an occupational therapist undertake while teaching pulmonary exercises to a patient with COPD?

Accepted Answer

Teach purse-lip breathing techniques

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Take breaks every 10-20 minutes with exercises

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Limit exercise based on respiratory acidosis

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Encourage repetitive heavy lifting exercises that will increase strength

Question 2

A patient with COPD and fibromyalgia who received both diagnoses lately is being treated by an occupational therapist. Which of the ensuing duties ought to the occupational therapist assign to a helper?

Accepted Answer

Transferring the patient during the third visit

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Evaluating the patient

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Educating the patient on monitoring fatigue

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Taking the patient's vital sign while setting up an exercise program

Question 3

In an outpatient orthopedic clinic, an occupational therapist is employed. The patient states, "I tore 3 of my 4 Rotator cuff muscles in the past," throughout the patient's history. Which of the following muscles can never be thought to be torn?

Accepted Answer

Teres major

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Supraspinatus

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Infraspinatus

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Teres minor

Question 4

A 60-year-old male has been identified as having CHF and COPD. During inpatient therapy, the patient had gained 10 pounds in total over the past three days. The occupational therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Check the intake and output on the patient's flow sheet

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Check the patient's vitals every 2 hours

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Encourage the patient to ambulate to reduce lower extremity edema

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Contact the patient's physician immediately

Question 5

Which option from the list below accurately describes the TAM score?

Accepted Answer

The total of a finger's flexion measurements minus the total extension measurements

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The total of a finger's extension measurements minus the total flexion measurements

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The total of a finger's extension measurements minus the total flexion measurements divided by 2

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The total of a finger's flexion measurements minus the total extension measurements divided by 2

Question 6

A patient with active TB and HIV has been given the go-ahead to get hand wound treatment from an occupational therapist. Which of the following safety gear should the occupational therapist wear?

Accepted Answer

Goggles, mask, gloves, and gown

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Surgical caps, gloves, mask, and proper shoewear

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Sterile gloves, mask, and goggles

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Double gloves, gown, and mask

Question 7

A 20-year-old patient in a mental health lockdown facility on suicide watch seemed relieved to be getting out of there. Which of the following is most likely taking place?

Accepted Answer

The patient's suicide plan has probably progressed

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The patient's mood is improving

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The patient's plan for the future have been clarified

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The patients is excited about being around family again