NBCOT Analysis and Interpretation 2

Question 1

An OT reviews a client's Berg Balance Scale score of 28/56. Which interpretation is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Moderate fall risk; balance intervention is warranted

Answer

A Berg Balance Scale score between 21–40 indicates moderate fall risk and the need for balance intervention.

Question 2

When analyzing a client's occupational profile, which information is MOST critical for interpreting functional performance deficits?

Accepted Answer

Client's roles, routines, and priorities

Answer

The occupational profile centers on the client's roles, routines, and priorities to contextualize performance deficits meaningfully.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

The client has a significant occupational performance problem warranting intervention

Answer

Low COPM performance and satisfaction scores for a self-identified priority activity indicate a significant problem area for intervention.

Question 4

An OT notes that a child's Sensory Profile results show 'much more than others' in sensory sensitivity. How should this be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

The child demonstrates a significant behavioral response to sensory input compared to peers

Answer

A 'much more than others' result on the Sensory Profile indicates the child's sensory behavioral responses differ significantly from same-age peers.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Deficits in visual-motor integration and fine motor control

Answer

Letter reversals, spacing errors, and poor grip together suggest deficits in visual-motor integration and fine motor control affecting handwriting performance.

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT Analysis and Interpretation 2