OTA Pediatric OT 5

Question 1

Which primitive reflex, when retained, interferes MOST with a child's ability to cross midline during tabletop tasks?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR)

Answer

Moro reflex

Answer

Symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR)

Answer

Galant reflex

Question 2

An OTA working in a NICU is implementing developmental care for a premature infant. Which intervention is MOST consistent with this approach?

Accepted Answer

Minimize handling, reduce environmental stimuli, and support flexed positioning

Answer

Stimulate the infant with bright lights and sounds to promote alertness

Answer

Begin solid food introduction to accelerate oral motor development

Answer

Encourage maximum awake time to promote cognitive development

Question 3

A parent asks an OTA why their child with sensory processing disorder seeks out spinning and crashing into cushions constantly. The OTA BEST explains this as:

Accepted Answer

Vestibular and proprioceptive seeking to regulate the nervous system

Answer

Oppositional behavior that should be ignored

Answer

A sign of hyperactivity that requires medication

Answer

Normal play behavior with no sensory significance

Question 4

When collaborating with a teacher to modify classroom tasks for a child with fine motor delays, which modification is MOST appropriate for a writing task?

Accepted Answer

Allow the child to use a word processor or provide wider-ruled paper with a pencil grip

Answer

Excuse the child from all writing assignments

Answer

Have a peer write for the child on all tasks

Answer

Reduce academic expectations permanently

Question 5

A child demonstrates difficulty with figure-ground discrimination. Which daily task would this MOST affect?

Accepted Answer

Finding items in a cluttered backpack or on a busy worksheet

Answer

Tying shoelaces

Answer

Maintaining seated balance in a chair

Answer

Understanding verbal directions from a teacher

Question 6

According to IDEA, which term describes the written plan outlining special education services for a school-age child (ages 3–21)?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Answer

504 Accommodation Plan

Answer

Transition Planning Document (TPD)

Question 7

An OTA is treating a 10-year-old with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Which joint protection strategy is MOST important to teach?

Accepted Answer

Use large joints instead of small joints and avoid sustained grip positions

Answer

Encourage the child to push through pain to maintain strength

Answer

Immobilize all affected joints with rigid splints continuously

Answer

Discontinue all physical activity to prevent joint damage