OT Master of Occupational Therapy MCQ 4

Question 1

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force, such as when lowering a heavy object slowly?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction

Answer

Eccentric contractions occur when a muscle produces force while lengthening, as in the controlled lowering of a weight.

Question 2

A pediatric OT is implementing sensory diet strategies. Which activity provides proprioceptive input that is typically calming and organizing?

Accepted Answer

Carrying a heavy backpack

Answer

Heavy work activities like carrying a weighted backpack provide proprioceptive input to joints and muscles, which is generally organizing and calming for the nervous system.

Question 3

Which ethical principle requires an OT to tell a client truthfully about their prognosis, even if the news is difficult?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity is the ethical obligation to provide accurate and honest information to clients, even when the truth is difficult to share.

Question 4

A client with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is being treated. Which activity modification is MOST appropriate to reduce tendon stress?

Accepted Answer

Avoid wrist extension against resistance and use a larger grip diameter

Answer

Reducing wrist extension under load and enlarging grip diameter decreases mechanical stress on the common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle.

Question 5

In the OT practice framework (OTPF), 'habits' are classified under which aspect of the domain?

Accepted Answer

Performance patterns

Answer

Habits, along with routines, rituals, and roles, are classified as performance patterns in the OTPF, reflecting automatic behaviors that support or interfere with function.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT Master of Occupational Therapy MCQ 4