OT General 3

Question 1

An OT is working with a child with autism spectrum disorder who has difficulty tolerating clothing textures. This is BEST addressed using:

Accepted Answer

Sensory Integration (SI) intervention

Answer

Sensory Integration intervention, developed by Jean Ayres, directly addresses atypical sensory processing including tactile hypersensitivity that affects clothing tolerance.

Question 2

A therapist is documenting in SOAP note format. A statement about the client's subjective complaint of pain with writing belongs in which section?

Accepted Answer

S (Subjective)

Answer

The S (Subjective) section of a SOAP note contains the client's own reported experiences, complaints, and perceptions, such as self-reported pain.

Question 3

Which reflex, when retained past 6 months of age, can interfere with a child's ability to develop independent hand use and rolling?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

Answer

A retained ATNR causes the arm to extend when the head turns to that side, disrupting midline hand use, rolling, and bilateral coordination.

Question 4

When performing a functional capacity evaluation (FCE), the OT is PRIMARILY determining:

Accepted Answer

The client's ability to perform work-related tasks safely

Answer

An FCE objectively measures a client's safe physical work capacity, informing return-to-work decisions and matching abilities to job demands.

Question 5

An elderly client with low vision wants to continue cooking independently. The BEST OT approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Modify the environment with high-contrast markings and adaptive techniques

Answer

OT promotes occupational engagement through environmental modification and adaptive techniques; high-contrast markings and adapted methods support safe cooking with low vision.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT General 3