NBCOT Evaluation and Assessment 5

Question 1

A therapist uses the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with a client. After identifying problem areas, the client rates current performance and satisfaction on a scale of:

Accepted Answer

1 to 10

Answer

The COPM uses a 1–10 scale for both Performance and Satisfaction ratings for each identified occupational problem.

Question 2

During cognitive assessment, a client with a traumatic brain injury scores in the Rancho Los Amigos Level V. Which behavior best characterizes this level?

Accepted Answer

Confused and agitated

Answer

Rancho Level V is characterized by confused, agitated behavior where the client is highly distractible and has poor short-term memory.

Question 3

Which standardized assessment is used to measure a child's performance in activities of daily living, mobility, and social function, comparing functional status to peers?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

Answer

The PEDI assesses functional capabilities and caregiver assistance in daily activities for children ages 6 months to 7.5 years, with normative comparisons.

Question 4

An OT screens a factory worker for risk of cumulative trauma disorder using the Strain Index. Which variable is NOT part of this tool's scoring?

Accepted Answer

Ambient temperature of the workspace

Answer

The Strain Index scores six variables: intensity of exertion, duration of exertion, efforts per minute, hand/wrist posture, speed of work, and duration of task per day — ambient temperature is not included.

Question 5

A therapist evaluates a client's ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living using the Lawton IADL Scale. Which of the following is included in this scale?

Accepted Answer

Telephone use

Answer

The Lawton IADL Scale assesses complex daily activities including telephone use, shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication management, and finances.

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT Evaluation and Assessment 5