OTA Mental Health OT 4

Question 1

The Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS) is MOST useful for assessing:

Accepted Answer

Functional cognitive level and learning potential

Answer

The ACLS assesses functional cognitive level using a leather-lacing task to estimate a client's cognitive capacity and learning potential.

Question 2

In the cognitive disabilities model, a client at Allen Level 3 would MOST likely be able to:

Accepted Answer

Perform familiar manual actions with repetitive cues

Answer

Allen Level 3 clients can perform repetitive manual actions with familiar objects but require cues and cannot plan or problem-solve independently.

Question 3

An OTA is helping a client with major depression improve their sleep hygiene. Which recommendation is MOST evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Establish a consistent sleep-wake schedule and bedtime routine

Answer

Consistent sleep-wake schedules and bedtime routines are evidence-based sleep hygiene strategies that support circadian rhythm regulation.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes 'therapeutic use of self' in OT?

Accepted Answer

Intentionally using one's personality and relationship to benefit the client

Answer

Therapeutic use of self refers to the intentional, reflective use of one's personality, insights, and relationship to facilitate the therapeutic process.

Question 5

A client with OCD is engaging in excessive handwashing that interferes with daily routines. The OTA's MOST appropriate role is to:

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the OTR and treatment team to address occupational impact of compulsions

Answer

The OTA collaborates with the OTR and interdisciplinary team to address how OCD symptoms impact occupational performance.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Mental Health OT 4