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

After rotator cuff repair, early rehabilitation focuses on passive range of motion within the surgeon's prescribed precautions to protect the healing tissue.

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

Residual limb shaping reduces post-amputation edema and creates a cylindrical shape to allow proper prosthetic socket fit.

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

The OTA should check the skin after 3–5 minutes of hot pack application to monitor for adverse reactions such as burns or excessive redness.

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

A person with C6 SCI typically has wrist extension but lacks finger function, making manual wheelchair propulsion with wrist-driven splints a realistic functional goal.

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

Excessive forward trunk lean during gait with a walker most commonly indicates hip flexor tightness that shifts the center of mass anteriorly.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Physical Rehabilitation 2