OT Study Guide 2026
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📋 OT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 OT Topics to Study (48)
✍️ Sample OT Questions & Answers
1. When writing a letter of medical necessity for a power wheelchair, the OT must document:
Medicare and most insurers require documentation of functional need, failed alternatives, and how the device restores participation for AT coverage.
2. Which muscle group is responsible for producing inversion of the foot?
The tibialis anterior (dorsiflexion + inversion) and tibialis posterior (plantarflexion + inversion) are the primary inverters of the foot.
3. Early intervention services under IDEA Part C are designed for children aged:
IDEA Part C covers early intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth through 36 months (3 years).
4. When using the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) approach, the OT's primary goal is to:
NDT focuses on inhibiting abnormal tone patterns and facilitating more normal, coordinated movement.
5. Which pressure-relieving wheelchair cushion type is MOST appropriate for a client at HIGH risk for pressure injuries?
Air-filled alternating pressure cushions provide dynamic pressure redistribution, making them appropriate for high-risk individuals when foam or gel is insufficient.
6. When the teeth are clenched or when the mouth is slightly open, is the TMJ (jaw) in the close-packed position?
The close-packed position of a joint is where the joint surfaces are maximally congruent and the ligaments are most taut, providing maximum stability. For the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), this occurs when the teeth are clenched, as the condyle is fully seated in the mandibular fossa and the articular disc is compressed.
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