Occupational Therapist Test Pediatric OT 4

Question 1

Which reflex, if present beyond 6 months of age, is considered pathological and can interfere with voluntary reaching and rolling?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR)

Answer

The ATNR should integrate by 4–6 months; persistence beyond 6 months can hinder midline crossing, bilateral hand use, and rolling.

Question 2

A parent reports their 18-month-old has stopped saying words they previously used and no longer makes eye contact. As an OT, your MOST important immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Recommend referral to the child's physician and early intervention services

Answer

Regression of language and loss of social skills are red flags for autism spectrum disorder requiring urgent medical and early intervention referral.

Question 3

When working with a premature infant in the NICU, which approach guides OT intervention to support neurodevelopmental care?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)

Answer

NIDCAP is a relationship-based developmental care approach specifically designed for premature infants in the NICU, guiding individualized sensory and motor supports.

Question 4

A 9-year-old with juvenile idiopathic arthritis has pain and joint stiffness in the morning. Which OT recommendation BEST addresses morning self-care participation?

Accepted Answer

Recommend a warm bath or shower before dressing to reduce joint stiffness

Answer

Warm water helps reduce joint stiffness in inflammatory arthritis, making self-care tasks easier and less painful during the morning peak stiffness period.

Question 5

An OT uses the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (TVPS) with a child. What does this assessment specifically measure?

Accepted Answer

Motor-free visual perception across seven subtypes

Answer

The TVPS measures motor-free visual perceptual skills including discrimination, memory, spatial relationships, form constancy, sequential memory, figure-ground, and closure.

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