OT Master of Occupational Therapy 5

Question 1

An OT is treating a client with lateral epicondylitis. Which activity modification would BEST reduce symptom aggravation?

Accepted Answer

Using ergonomic tools with larger diameter handles

Answer

Larger diameter tool handles reduce the grip force required, decreasing stress on the common extensor tendon origin.

Question 2

A premature neonate in the NICU is demonstrating stress cues during feeding. The OT should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Pause the feeding and allow the infant to stabilize

Answer

Pausing feeding when stress cues appear allows the infant to recover physiologically and prevents aspiration.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the role of occupational justice in OT practice?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for equitable access to meaningful occupations for all people

Answer

Occupational justice recognizes that all people have the right to engage in meaningful occupations and challenges societal barriers that prevent this.

Question 4

A client with Parkinson's disease shows freezing of gait. Which OT strategy is MOST evidence-based to address this?

Accepted Answer

Using visual or auditory cues (e.g., lines on floor, metronome)

Answer

External rhythmic cues (visual floor markings, auditory beats) bypass deficient internal timing mechanisms in Parkinson's to reduce freezing episodes.

Question 5

According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-4), 'habits' are BEST defined as:

Accepted Answer

Automatic behaviors integrated into daily routines

Answer

The OTPF-4 defines habits as acquired, automatic tendencies to respond in certain ways in familiar contexts and situations.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT Master of Occupational Therapy 5