OTA Physical Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

An OTA is working with a patient who has a rotator cuff repair. Which activity is MOST appropriate during the early acute phase of rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Passive range of motion within surgeon-prescribed limits

Answer

Active shoulder abduction to 90°

Answer

Resistive shoulder exercises with Thera-Band

Answer

Overhead reaching for light objects

Question 2

A patient with a below-knee amputation is being fitted for a prosthesis. What is the PRIMARY goal of residual limb shaping?

Accepted Answer

Reduce edema and shape the limb into a cylindrical form

Answer

Prevent phantom limb pain

Answer

Improve proprioception

Answer

Increase muscle strength

Question 3

When applying a hot pack to a patient's shoulder, the OTA should check the skin after how many minutes?

Accepted Answer

3–5 minutes

Answer

1 minute

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Question 4

An OTA is treating a patient with incomplete cervical SCI at C6. Which functional goal is MOST realistic for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Independent manual wheelchair propulsion with wrist-driven splints

Answer

Independent ambulation without assistive devices

Answer

Full fine motor hand function

Answer

Independent transfers without equipment

Question 5

During gait training with a walker, the OTA notices the patient's trunk leans excessively forward. This compensation MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor tightness

Answer

Ankle plantar flexion contracture

Answer

Weak core musculature

Answer

Excessive hip extension strength

Question 6

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is performing ADL training. Which joint protection principle should the OTA emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Distribute load over larger joints and more joints

Answer

Use the smallest joint available for tasks

Answer

Avoid resting painful joints

Answer

Perform all activities at maximum speed to minimize joint stress time

Question 7

Which transfer technique is MOST appropriate for a patient with left-sided hemiplegia who has minimal weight-bearing ability on the left?

Accepted Answer

Pivot transfer leading with the right side toward the destination

Answer

Dependent lift transfer with two caregivers

Answer

Sliding board transfer toward the unaffected right side

Answer

Stand-pivot transfer leading with the left side