FREE Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant Question and Answers

Question 1

A finger deformity that has the MPs extended, the PIP joint flexed, and the DIP joint extended is referred as:

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boutonniere deformity

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swan-neck deformity

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trigger finger

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mallet finger

Question 2

What therapy approach is contraindicated for a patient with RSD of the upper extremity?

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Passive stretching

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Stress loading

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Paraffin

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Relaxation training

Question 3

Which side should the patient lead the transfer with when starting stand pivot training with a client who has hemiparesis?

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The non-involved side

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The patient can lead with either side

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A person with hemiparesis cannot transfer using the stand pivot technique

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The involved side

Question 4

A COTA is performing grooming chores with a client who has a right hemisphere lesion CVA. Only the right side of the client's teeth are seen to be brushed, and only the right side of his face is seen to be washed. Which kind of shortfall do these actions most likely point to?

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Unilateral neglect

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Apraxia

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Homonymous hemianopsia

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Visual agnosia

Question 5

What is anticipated to happen to the blood pressure while a client is exercising?

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Systolic will go up and diastolic will stay the same

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Blood pressure is unchanged by exercise

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Systolic will go up, diastolic will go down

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Both systolic and diastolic will increase

Question 6

The elbow should be in the following positions when measuring elbow flexion:

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the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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the radial tuberosity

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the head of the radius

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the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 7

Which of the following doesn't fit under the category of energy conservation?

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Do as much as you can until you have to rest

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Sit versus standing for bathing and dressing tasks

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Plan ahead before activities

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Take frequent rest breaks