OT Neurological Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

Which type of visual field loss is most commonly associated with occipital lobe stroke?

Accepted Answer

Homonymous hemianopia

Answer

Occipital lobe damage typically causes homonymous hemianopia, a loss of the same visual field half in both eyes.

Question 2

A client with spinal cord injury at C6 would MOST likely retain which functional ability?

Accepted Answer

Independent wheelchair propulsion with tenodesis grip

Answer

C6 SCI preserves wrist extension, enabling tenodesis grip for functional tasks and wheelchair propulsion.

Question 3

Which cognitive perceptual deficit causes a client to be unable to recognize familiar faces after a right hemisphere stroke?

Accepted Answer

Prosopagnosia

Answer

Prosopagnosia is the inability to recognize familiar faces and is associated with right hemisphere damage.

Question 4

When using the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) approach, the OT's primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Inhibit abnormal tone and facilitate normal movement patterns

Answer

NDT focuses on inhibiting abnormal tone patterns and facilitating more normal, coordinated movement.

Question 5

A client post-TBI demonstrates confabulation. The OT should:

Accepted Answer

Gently redirect without arguing and use memory aids

Answer

Gently redirecting and using memory aids supports safety and function without causing distress or power struggles.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test