Occupational Therapist Test Occupational Therapist Analysis 4

Question 1

An OT analyzes a client's functional mobility and determines the client is at a modified independence level. This means the client:

Accepted Answer

Completes the task independently using an assistive device or extra time

Answer

Modified independence means the client performs the task without human assistance but requires an adaptive device, extra time, or safety considerations.

Question 2

An OT evaluates a client using the FIM (Functional Independence Measure). A score of 5 on a FIM item indicates the client:

Accepted Answer

Requires supervision or setup only

Answer

A FIM score of 5 (Supervision) means the client requires no physical help but needs standby assistance, cueing, or setup.

Question 3

When analyzing the occupational role of a parent with multiple sclerosis experiencing fatigue, the OT should FIRST assess:

Accepted Answer

Energy expenditure patterns and activity pacing habits

Answer

Understanding current energy expenditure and pacing habits identifies where fatigue management strategies can have the greatest impact on parenting roles.

Question 4

A client with C6 spinal cord injury wants to return to work as a graphic designer. The OT's activity analysis would focus on which preserved upper extremity function?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extension with tenodesis grasp

Answer

C6 injury preserves wrist extension, enabling tenodesis grasp where passive finger flexion occurs when the wrist extends.

Question 5

During an occupational analysis session, an OT identifies that a client with Parkinson's disease has difficulty initiating movement. This is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Akinesia

Answer

Akinesia refers to difficulty initiating or absence of voluntary movement, a hallmark motor symptom of Parkinson's disease.

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