Occupational Therapy Assistant Test

FREE Occupational Therapy Assistant Question and Answers

When measuring wrist extension, where should the goniometer's axis be located?

The dorsal aspect of the wrist joint in between the radius and the ulna

The styloid process of the radius

The ulnar styloid

The CMC joint of the first digit

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Explanation:
The wrist extension is measured by setting the goniometer's axis on the radial styloid. The moving arm is positioned parallel to the fifth metacarpal's longitudinal axis, and the stationary arm is positioned parallel to the radius.

Which of the following could help triceps that are considered to be Poor minus?

Using a Thera-band for resistance to extend the elbow while standing or in a seated position

Wearing an arm skate to perform flexion and extension while seated at a table or lying supine on a mat table

Performing active triceps extensions against gravity

Lying supine to perform triceps extensions with 1 lb. weight

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Explanation:
On a gravity-free plane, a muscle with a Poor minus grade is unable to move through its whole range. Exercises against gravity would be impossible for someone with this muscle grade (with or without resistance). Gravity is eliminated and the muscle may work to increase strength when using an arm skate on a table.

When working with a client who has decreased seated balance, which of the following modifications to an activity will raise the balance challenge?

Making object smaller

Incorporating reach into the activity

Providing a stable surface to work on

Adding weights to the activity

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Explanation:
The center of gravity must be moved when using a reach, which makes maintaining balance more difficult. Muscle resistance is increased by adding weights. Balance challenges can occasionally be introduced by using weights, however it depends on the activity.

She complains of pain in her left lower extremities while receiving care from a client who is two weeks post-CVA. When you touch her left leg, she cries out in pain, and when you passively flex her foot, she complains of pain. Additionally, the extremity's edema is visible. What ought to be done?

Report the findings to a nurse or physician

Report the findings to her physical therapist when you get a chance

Call 911

Try to have client work through the pain

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Explanation:
Deep venous thrombosis is characterized by pain with passive dorsiflexion, edema, and tenderness in the calf when touched (DVT). DVT is a danger for clients who have recently experienced a CVA since they spend a lot of time in bed and are less active. It is crucial to inform the nurse or doctor of your results so they can order more tests. Pulmonary embolism, which has the potential to be lethal, is a risk for DVT patients.

Which sensory system will receive more input if a client is placed on a platform swing during a ball activity?

Tactile

Olfactory

Vestibular

Proprioceptive

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Explanation:
Our feeling of motion and our sense of balance are both controlled by the vestibular system. Vestibular is provided by swinging. Other vestibular activities include rocking, rolling, and trampoline jumping.

Which exercise is best for a patient who has recovered from a myocardial infarction three weeks ago?

Walking for 20 minutes on a treadmill

Shoveling snow off the driveway

Walking up and sown stadium stairs

Spending 30 minutes in a sauna

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Explanation:
Cardiovascular rehabilitation involves exercises that help the heart muscle get stronger while also promoting heart healing. Exercises that increase stamina and circulation include treadmill walking for 20 minutes. One activity to gradually incorporate is climbing stairs, but this can be done at home rather than in a big, steep place. The demands of an activity increase in hot and cold weather. For months after a myocardial infarction, it may be difficult to sit in a hot, humid environment like a sauna or perform physical activity in cold weather, like shoveling snow.

A hemiplegic patient should be supported as follows when lying supine in a bed:

A pillow should be placed under the feet to prevent edema in the lower extremities

A pillow should be placed under the low back and under the knees

A pillow should be placed under the affected shoulder and under the affected hip

A pillow should be placed under the unaffected shoulder and under the unaffected hip

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Explanation:
Pillows should be placed beneath the problematic shoulder and affected hip to encourage appropriate tone, and prevent contractures, and subluxation.

FREE Occupational Therapy Assistant Question and Answers

When measuring wrist extension, where should the goniometer's axis be located?

Which of the following could help triceps that are considered to be Poor minus?

When working with a client who has decreased seated balance, which of the following modifications to an activity will raise the balance challenge?

She complains of pain in her left lower extremities while receiving care from a client who is two weeks post-CVA. When you touch her left leg, she cries out in pain, and when you passively flex her foot, she complains of pain. Additionally, the extremity's edema is visible. What ought to be done?

Which sensory system will receive more input if a client is placed on a platform swing during a ball activity?

Which exercise is best for a patient who has recovered from a myocardial infarction three weeks ago?

A hemiplegic patient should be supported as follows when lying supine in a bed:

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