OT General 4

Question 1

A client with C6 spinal cord injury (complete) has preserved wrist extension but no finger flexion. Which adapted technique allows this client to perform basic grasp?

Accepted Answer

Tenodesis grasp

Answer

Tenodesis grasp uses preserved wrist extension to passively flex the fingers, enabling functional pinch and grasp without active finger flexor function.

Question 2

Which occupational therapy practice area focuses on enabling returning veterans with PTSD to re-engage in meaningful daily roles?

Accepted Answer

Mental health and community reintegration OT

Answer

Mental health and community reintegration OT addresses psychosocial barriers and uses occupation-based interventions to support veterans with PTSD in resuming daily roles.

Question 3

According to AOTA's Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF), 'rest and sleep' are categorized under which occupation domain?

Accepted Answer

Occupations — Rest and Sleep

Answer

The OTPF 4th edition identifies Rest and Sleep as a distinct occupational domain alongside ADLs, IADLs, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.

Question 4

A therapist is conducting a group session using the Directive Group model. The PRIMARY goal of this group type is to:

Accepted Answer

Increase awareness of reality and basic functioning in low-functioning clients

Answer

The Directive Group model is designed for low-functioning individuals and targets orientation, attention, and basic purposeful behavior in a structured group setting.

Question 5

Which principle of universal design ensures that a product or environment can be used by people with diverse abilities without the need for adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Equitable use

Answer

Equitable use — Principle 1 of Universal Design — states that the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities without separate or segregated solutions.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT General 4