NBCOT Context, Environment, and Service Delivery 3

Question 1

In a NICU, the primary OT role is to:

Accepted Answer

Support neurodevelopment through sensory regulation, positioning, and family education

Answer

NICU OT focuses on supporting neurodevelopment through appropriate sensory input, therapeutic positioning, feeding support, and family education.

Question 2

Which setting would most likely employ an OT to assess workplace ergonomics and prevent repetitive strain injuries?

Accepted Answer

Industrial or occupational health setting

Answer

Industrial or occupational health settings employ OTs to assess workplace ergonomics, modify job tasks, and implement injury prevention programs.

Question 3

The primary purpose of a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) in a work rehabilitation context is to:

Accepted Answer

Objectively measure an individual's physical abilities relative to job demands

Answer

An FCE provides an objective measurement of a client's physical work capacity compared to specific job demands to guide return-to-work planning.

Question 4

A therapist working in early intervention serves children ages:

Accepted Answer

0–3 years

Answer

Part C of IDEA governs early intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 years 11 months (0–3 years).

Question 5

In a skilled nursing facility, the OT's role during restorative nursing is to:

Accepted Answer

Develop programs that restorative aides implement to maintain client function

Answer

OTs in SNFs design and oversee restorative nursing programs implemented by aides to maintain functional gains after skilled OT services are no longer required.

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT Context, Environment, and Service Delivery 3