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  1. A therapist administers the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) to a patient post-stroke. The patient requires minimal assistance for grooming. What FIM score should be recorded?

    Answer: 4 - Minimal assistance

    A FIM score of 4 (Minimal Assistance) indicates the client performs 75% or more of the task but still requires hands-on help.

  2. When assessing a child's sensory processing using the Sensory Profile, which domain specifically addresses vestibular processing?

    Answer: Movement Processing

    The Sensory Profile includes a Movement Processing section that captures responses to vestibular input such as movement and balance.

  3. An OT is assessing a client's occupational history using the Occupational Performance History Interview (OPHI-II). Which of the following is NOT a scale rated in the OPHI-II?

    Answer: Occupational Motivation Scale

    The OPHI-II rates three scales: Occupational Identity, Occupational Competence, and Occupational Settings (Behavior Settings).

  4. During a home assessment for a client with low vision, the OT evaluates contrast sensitivity. Which tool is most appropriate for this assessment?

    Answer: Pelli-Robson Contrast Sensitivity Chart

    The Pelli-Robson Contrast Sensitivity Chart is specifically designed to measure contrast sensitivity across a range of levels.

  5. A therapist uses dynamic assessment to evaluate a child's learning potential. Which principle distinguishes dynamic assessment from static assessment?

    Answer: It includes mediated learning experiences during testing

    Dynamic assessment incorporates guided learning or mediation within the testing session to determine the child's capacity to learn and respond to instruction.

  6. When conducting a driver rehabilitation evaluation, which assessment most directly measures on-road performance?

    Answer: Behind-the-Wheel Road Test

    The Behind-the-Wheel Road Test is the direct measure of actual driving performance in real traffic conditions.

  7. An OT is evaluating upper extremity edema using volumetric water displacement. The affected hand displaces 425 mL and the unaffected hand displaces 380 mL. What is the percent difference in volume?

    Answer: About 12%

    The difference is 45 mL; 45/380 × 100 ≈ 11.8%, which rounds to approximately 12% greater volume in the affected hand.