OT General 5

Question 1

Which ethical principle is violated when an OT shares a client's protected health information with a non-treating family member without the client's consent?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality (Fidelity)

Answer

Sharing protected health information without consent violates confidentiality, an ethical and legal obligation upheld under both AOTA's Code of Ethics and HIPAA.

Question 2

A therapist uses dynamic splinting for a client with a flexion contracture at the PIP joint. The PRIMARY goal of dynamic splinting in this case is:

Accepted Answer

Apply low-load prolonged stretch to increase passive range of motion

Answer

Dynamic splinting applies low-load, prolonged stretch to remodel connective tissue and increase passive range of motion in contractured joints.

Question 3

An OT conducting a driving rehabilitation evaluation should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Complete a comprehensive clinical evaluation of vision, cognition, and motor skills

Answer

The clinical evaluation — assessing vision, cognition, perception, and motor function — must precede on-road testing to establish baseline abilities and ensure safety.

Question 4

Which positioning strategy is RECOMMENDED for a client with severe spasticity in a supine position to reduce extensor tone?

Accepted Answer

Neutral spine with hips and knees slightly flexed

Answer

Neutral spinal alignment with slight hip and knee flexion reduces extensor synergy patterns and inhibits excessive extensor tone in individuals with spasticity.

Question 5

A pediatric OT recommends a pencil grip adapter for a child with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). This is an example of which intervention approach from the OTPF?

Accepted Answer

Modify (Compensate)

Answer

The Modify/Compensate approach uses adaptive strategies or tools to allow performance despite impairments; a pencil grip adapter compensates for poor fine motor control.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT General 5