Analysis and Interpretation Flashcards
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An OT reviews a client's Berg Balance Scale score of 28/56. Which interpretation is most accurate?
Answer: Moderate fall risk; balance intervention is warranted
A Berg Balance Scale score between 21–40 indicates moderate fall risk and the need for balance intervention.
When analyzing a client's occupational profile, which information is MOST critical for interpreting functional performance deficits?
Answer: Client's roles, routines, and priorities
The occupational profile centers on the client's roles, routines, and priorities to contextualize performance deficits meaningfully.
A therapist administers the COPM to a client with chronic pain. The client rates 'preparing meals' as 2/10 performance and 3/10 satisfaction. What does this indicate?
Answer: The client has a significant occupational performance problem warranting intervention
Low COPM performance and satisfaction scores for a self-identified priority activity indicate a significant problem area for intervention.
An OT notes that a child's Sensory Profile results show 'much more than others' in sensory sensitivity. How should this be interpreted?
Answer: The child demonstrates a significant behavioral response to sensory input compared to peers
A 'much more than others' result on the Sensory Profile indicates the child's sensory behavioral responses differ significantly from same-age peers.
During activity analysis of handwriting, the OT observes letter reversals, inconsistent spacing, and poor pencil grip. Which underlying component most likely explains this constellation of deficits?
Answer: Deficits in visual-motor integration and fine motor control
Letter reversals, spacing errors, and poor grip together suggest deficits in visual-motor integration and fine motor control affecting handwriting performance.
A client scores 18/30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). What is the correct interpretation?
Answer: Possible mild cognitive impairment requiring further evaluation
A MoCA score below 26 suggests possible mild cognitive impairment and warrants further evaluation and functional assessment.
An OT analyzes a client's performance in meal preparation and finds the client consistently omits steps on the left side of the stove. This pattern most likely reflects:
Answer: Left unilateral neglect affecting spatial awareness
Consistently omitting items on the left side during functional tasks is a hallmark sign of left unilateral neglect.