NBCOT Intervention Management 4

Question 1

An OT is working with a child diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Which intervention has the strongest evidence?

Accepted Answer

Task-oriented approaches such as CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance)

Answer

CO-OP uses metacognitive strategy training and task analysis, and is the most evidence-based approach specifically for children with DCD.

Question 2

When fabricating a static progressive splint, what is the OT's PRIMARY goal?

Accepted Answer

Apply a low-load prolonged stretch to increase passive range of motion

Answer

Static progressive splints apply incrementally increased sustained stretch to remodel connective tissue and improve passive ROM.

Question 3

A client with unilateral neglect following a right hemispheric stroke is working on ADLs. Which cuing strategy is MOST appropriate initially?

Accepted Answer

Verbal and visual cues to direct attention to the left side

Answer

Verbal and visual cueing directs the client's attention to the neglected side, facilitating exploration and safe engagement in ADLs.

Question 4

An OT working with a client with major depressive disorder in a community mental health setting would MOST appropriately use which intervention?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral activation by scheduling meaningful and pleasurable occupations

Answer

Behavioral activation counters depression by reintroducing meaningful and pleasurable activities, improving mood and restoring occupational engagement.

Question 5

Which assessment tool would an OT use to evaluate a client's perception of their occupational performance and satisfaction with that performance?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

Answer

The COPM is a client-centered outcome measure that captures the client's self-perception of performance and satisfaction across self-care, productivity, and leisure.

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Practice Test

NBCOT Intervention Management 4