OTA Geriatric OT 5

Question 1

A 72-year-old client with congestive heart failure (CHF) becomes short of breath while dressing. The OTA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Have the client rest and monitor vital signs

Answer

Shortness of breath during activity in CHF requires stopping the task and monitoring vital signs before deciding on further action.

Question 2

Which approach BEST supports occupational engagement for an older adult newly admitted to a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Conducting an occupational profile interview to identify meaningful roles and interests

Answer

An occupational profile identifies the client's meaningful roles, interests, and routines, which guides individualized and occupation-centered intervention.

Question 3

A client with moderate Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during bathing. Which sensory strategy is MOST likely to reduce agitation?

Accepted Answer

Playing familiar, calming music during the bathing routine

Answer

Familiar, calming music can reduce agitation during ADL care by providing positive sensory input and evoking procedural memory in dementia.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY role of the OTA in the discharge planning process for a geriatric inpatient?

Accepted Answer

Contribute functional performance observations to the team's discharge planning discussion

Answer

The OTA contributes functional observations and performance data to inform the interdisciplinary team's discharge planning, under OT supervision.

Question 5

Which condition MOST commonly causes peripheral neuropathy in the geriatric population, affecting sensory awareness of the feet?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Answer

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common cause of reduced sensation in the feet among older adults, increasing fall and injury risk.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Geriatric OT 5