OTA OT Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which frame of reference emphasizes that humans are occupational beings who need meaningful activity for health and well-being?

Accepted Answer

Occupational behavior

Answer

The occupational behavior frame of reference, developed by Mary Reilly, posits that engagement in meaningful occupation is essential to human health.

Question 2

An OTA is working with a client who has hemiplegia. Which principle of the neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) approach best guides intervention?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit abnormal tone and facilitate normal movement patterns

Answer

NDT focuses on inhibiting abnormal muscle tone and facilitating more normal patterns of movement to improve functional performance.

Question 3

In the OTPF, which term refers to the 'doing, being, becoming, and belonging' aspects of human occupation?

Accepted Answer

Occupational dimensions

Answer

The OTPF describes four dimensions of occupation: doing, being, becoming, and belonging, which reflect the full human experience of occupation.

Question 4

A client with low vision asks for help with meal preparation. Which OT approach focuses on modifying the task or environment rather than remediating the underlying impairment?

Accepted Answer

Compensation/adaptation

Answer

The compensatory/adaptive approach modifies tasks, tools, or environments to enable performance despite persistent impairment.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines 'role competence' as used in occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

The ability to effectively meet the demands of one's various life roles

Answer

Role competence is the ability to effectively meet the performance demands of the roles that a person values and identifies with.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA OT Fundamentals 2