Analysis and Interpretation Flashcards
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An OT administers the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and scores a client as a '3' on bathing. What does this score mean?
Answer: Client requires moderate assistance; performs 50–74% of the task
A FIM score of 3 (Moderate Assistance) means the client performs 50–74% of the bathing task independently.
When interpreting a client's AMPS (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills) results, a motor ability score of 1.0 logits indicates:
Answer: Borderline competence; the client is at risk for difficulty with IADL motor demands
An AMPS motor score of 1.0 logit or below is a cut-point indicating the client may struggle with IADL motor demands.
A client with TBI demonstrates adequate attention during a structured 1:1 session but fails to complete work tasks in an open office environment. This pattern suggests:
Answer: Difficulty generalizing attention skills to complex, real-world environments
Performance breakdown in complex environments despite success in structured settings indicates difficulty generalizing attentional skills to real-world contexts.
On the Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS), a client demonstrates a leather lacing score of 4.6. Which activity is MOST appropriate at this level?
Answer: Simple, structured, repetitive tasks with demonstration
At ACL 4.6, clients benefit from simple, concrete tasks with demonstration and limited novel problem-solving demands.
An OT analyzes a client's work samples and finds decreased accuracy on tasks requiring sustained attention beyond 15 minutes. The best interpretation is:
Answer: The client has an attention fatigue threshold affecting productivity in extended tasks
Decreased accuracy after 15 minutes indicates an attention fatigue threshold that must be addressed in work rehabilitation planning.
A pediatric OT interprets a child's Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2) score at the 10th percentile in fine motor skills. What does this mean?
Answer: The child performs below 90% of same-age peers, indicating a significant delay
A 10th percentile score means the child performs better than only 10% of same-age peers, indicating a significant fine motor delay.
An OT uses task analysis to evaluate a client dressing and notes disorganized sequencing, clothing applied in wrong order, and inability to self-correct errors. This pattern primarily indicates a deficit in:
Answer: Executive function and praxis affecting task organization and error monitoring
Disorganized sequencing, incorrect order, and inability to self-correct during ADLs indicate executive function and praxis deficits.