OTA Activity Analysis 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The size, arrangement, and surface requirements of the environment

Answer

Space demands refer to environmental characteristics such as room size, surface type, and layout needed to perform the activity safely.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Removing visual cues from the task

Answer

Removing visual cues increases cognitive and perceptual demands, thereby grading the activity to a higher difficulty level.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Motor, process, and social interaction skills needed

Answer

Required actions encompass the specific motor, process, and social interaction skills the activity demands of any performer.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Anchoring clothing with a non-slip mat or table edge

Answer

Anchoring clothing stabilizes the item so the unaffected hand can perform folding movements independently.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cognitive demands

Answer

Cognitive demands include literacy and numeracy requirements, which are important for clients with cognitive or learning disabilities.

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