OTA Activity Analysis 2

Question 1

When analyzing an activity for a client with low endurance, which component is MOST important to assess?

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary demands

Answer

Cardiopulmonary demands directly reflect how much energy and oxygen the activity requires, which is critical for clients with low endurance.

Question 2

An OTA is analyzing baking cookies for a client with limited hand strength. Which adaptation would BEST reduce grip demands?

Accepted Answer

Using a stand mixer instead of hand mixing

Answer

A stand mixer eliminates the need for sustained grip and stirring force, directly addressing the client's limited hand strength.

Question 3

In activity analysis, 'sequencing' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The order in which activity steps must be performed

Answer

Sequencing describes the required order of steps, which is important for clients with cognitive or executive function deficits.

Question 4

Which aspect of activity analysis addresses whether an activity can be done independently or requires others?

Accepted Answer

Social demands

Answer

Social demands examine the level of social interaction required, including whether the activity is solitary, parallel, or cooperative.

Question 5

A client with cognitive impairment struggles with multi-step tasks. Which activity modification would be MOST beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Breaking the task into single-step cueing segments

Answer

Breaking tasks into single-step cues reduces cognitive load and supports successful completion for clients with cognitive impairment.

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