OTA Activity Analysis 4

Question 1

An OTA analyzes gardening for a client with arthritis. Which joint protection principle should guide activity modification?

Accepted Answer

Use larger joints and distribute load to avoid stress on small joints

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Encourage maximum grip force to strengthen joints

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Limit all gardening activities entirely

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Perform gardening in cold temperatures to reduce inflammation

Question 2

When determining whether an activity is 'occupation-based,' an OTA should confirm that:

Accepted Answer

The activity is meaningful and performed in the client's natural context

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The activity is performed in a clinical simulation

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The activity requires no adaptive equipment

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The activity is chosen by the therapist for therapeutic benefit

Question 3

A client with low vision is participating in a cooking activity. Which environmental modification would BEST enhance safety?

Accepted Answer

Using high-contrast labels and measuring tools

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Dimming the kitchen lights to reduce glare

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Reducing the number of ingredients used

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Performing all tasks seated on a stool

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the 'temporal demands' of an activity?

Accepted Answer

The duration, sequence, and pace of the activity

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The tools and materials required

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The number of people involved

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The sensory input generated by the activity

Question 5

In activity analysis, 'required body functions' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Physiological and psychological functions the activity demands of the body

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The environmental conditions needed for the activity

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The tools and equipment listed for the task

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The social norms associated with the activity

Question 6

Which of the following is the BEST example of adapting an activity for a client with sensory defensiveness to tactile input?

Accepted Answer

Providing gloves or tools to reduce direct skin contact during the activity

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Encouraging the client to handle more textures to desensitize quickly

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Removing the activity from the treatment plan

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Increasing the speed of the activity to shorten exposure time

Question 7

An OTA is analyzing dressing for a client with decreased shoulder ROM. Which activity component is MOST affected?

Accepted Answer

Required body structures—specifically the shoulder joint and surrounding tissues

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Social demands

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Temporal demands

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Cognitive sequencing requirements