OT Master of Occupational Therapy 3

Question 1

Which sensory system does Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) theory consider MOST foundational for higher-level skill development?

Accepted Answer

Tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems

Answer

ASI theory identifies the tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems as the foundational triad for building adaptive responses and higher skills.

Question 2

An OT working in a skilled nursing facility wants to promote aging-in-place after discharge. Which approach aligns BEST with this goal?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a home safety evaluation and recommending modifications

Answer

A home safety evaluation identifies environmental barriers and recommends modifications to enable safe independent living.

Question 3

A therapist documents that a client achieved 'active range of motion within functional limits.' This means the client can:

Accepted Answer

Move enough to perform daily occupations safely

Answer

Functional limits refer to the range needed for occupational performance, not necessarily full anatomical range.

Question 4

Which ethical principle is MOST at issue when a client refuses a recommended OT intervention?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy is the client's right to self-determination and to refuse treatment, even against professional recommendations.

Question 5

The 'just-right challenge' in occupational therapy intervention refers to:

Accepted Answer

Matching task difficulty to slightly exceed the client's current skill level

Answer

The just-right challenge optimizes therapeutic gain by presenting tasks slightly beyond current ability to promote skill development.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT Master of Occupational Therapy 3