OTA Activity Analysis 3

Question 1

An OTA performing activity analysis considers 'space demands.' This includes:

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The size, arrangement, and surface requirements of the environment

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The emotional context of the activity

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The client's prior experience with the activity

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The number of steps in the task

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of grading an activity to INCREASE difficulty?

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Removing visual cues from the task

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Providing hand-over-hand assistance

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Reducing the number of steps

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Switching to larger tools

Question 3

During activity analysis, 'required actions and performance skills' include which of the following?

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Motor, process, and social interaction skills needed

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The client's diagnosis and prognosis

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Insurance coverage for the activity

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The therapist's treatment goals

Question 4

A client with right hemiplegia is learning to fold laundry. Which adapted technique would BEST support one-handed performance?

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Anchoring clothing with a non-slip mat or table edge

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Using two hands with bilateral assistance

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Avoiding folding activities entirely

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Performing the task while standing

Question 5

Which activity analysis component evaluates whether the task requires reading, writing, or mathematical operations?

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Cognitive demands

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Sensory demands

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Social demands

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Temporal demands

Question 6

The term 'activity synthesis' in OT practice refers to:

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Designing or modifying an activity to meet a client's therapeutic needs

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Breaking an activity into its component parts

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Documenting the outcomes of activity performance

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Teaching the client the steps of an activity

Question 7

Which performance skill area is MOST relevant when analyzing an activity that requires a client to stay focused and avoid distractions?

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Process skills

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Motor skills

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Communication skills

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Praxis skills