Master of Occupational Therapy MCQ Flashcards
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Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force, such as when lowering a heavy object slowly?
Answer: Eccentric contraction
Eccentric contractions occur when a muscle produces force while lengthening, as in the controlled lowering of a weight.
A pediatric OT is implementing sensory diet strategies. Which activity provides proprioceptive input that is typically calming and organizing?
Answer: Carrying a heavy backpack
Heavy work activities like carrying a weighted backpack provide proprioceptive input to joints and muscles, which is generally organizing and calming for the nervous system.
Which ethical principle requires an OT to tell a client truthfully about their prognosis, even if the news is difficult?
Answer: Veracity
Veracity is the ethical obligation to provide accurate and honest information to clients, even when the truth is difficult to share.
A client with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is being treated. Which activity modification is MOST appropriate to reduce tendon stress?
Answer: Avoid wrist extension against resistance and use a larger grip diameter
Reducing wrist extension under load and enlarging grip diameter decreases mechanical stress on the common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle.
In the OT practice framework (OTPF), 'habits' are classified under which aspect of the domain?
Answer: Performance patterns
Habits, along with routines, rituals, and roles, are classified as performance patterns in the OTPF, reflecting automatic behaviors that support or interfere with function.
A burn patient is in the remodeling phase of wound healing. The OT's PRIORITY during this phase is to:
Answer: Apply compressive garments and stretching to minimize hypertrophic scarring
During the remodeling phase, compressive garments and stretching exercises are used to align collagen fibers and reduce hypertrophic scar formation.
Which type of aphasia is characterized by fluent speech with paraphasias, poor auditory comprehension, and poor repetition?
Answer: Wernicke's aphasia
Wernicke's aphasia presents with fluent but meaningless speech (jargon/paraphasias), severely impaired comprehension, and poor repetition.