Occupational Therapist Test Occupational Therapist Test Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity

Question 1

The intrinsic plus (safe position) for hand splinting includes which joint positions to prevent collateral ligament contractures?

Accepted Answer

MCP flexion 70-90°, IP full extension, thumb abduction

Answer

MCP extension, IP flexion

Answer

Full composite fist position

Answer

Wrist flexion with finger extension

Question 2

Allen's Test is performed in hand therapy to assess:

Accepted Answer

Patency of the radial and ulnar arteries supplying the hand

Answer

Ulnar nerve motor integrity

Answer

Median nerve compression at the wrist

Answer

Grip strength symmetry

Question 3

A client presents with inability to actively extend the DIP joint after the fingertip was struck by a ball. This presentation is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Mallet finger

Answer

Boutonniere deformity

Answer

Swan neck deformity

Answer

Trigger finger

Question 4

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of which nerve?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Answer

Musculocutaneous nerve

Question 5

Which combination of interventions is most effective for managing acute hand and wrist edema in OT?

Accepted Answer

Retrograde massage, limb elevation, and compressive wrapping

Answer

Resistive exercise and active ROM only

Answer

Ultrasound and electrical stimulation alone

Answer

Continuous passive motion device

Question 6

The Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test is used in hand therapy to assess:

Accepted Answer

Cutaneous pressure threshold (light touch sensitivity)

Answer

Static two-point discrimination

Answer

Proprioception and joint position sense

Answer

Motor nerve conduction velocity