OTA Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

When writing a treatment goal for a patient with hemiplegia, which component is MOST essential to include?

Accepted Answer

A measurable, time-bound outcome

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The therapist's preferred intervention method

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A diagnosis code for billing

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The patient's insurance coverage details

Question 2

An OTA is reviewing a treatment plan for a child with sensory processing disorder. Which approach best supports a sensory-based treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Sensory integration techniques to improve adaptive responses

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Cognitive behavioral therapy focused on thought patterns

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Strengthening exercises targeting proximal muscles

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Pharmacological management of sensory thresholds

Question 3

A patient recovering from a total hip replacement needs a treatment plan focused on ADL retraining. Which precaution must be integrated into the plan?

Accepted Answer

Hip precautions to avoid dislocation during functional activities

Answer

Shoulder precautions to prevent rotator cuff injury

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Spinal precautions to protect the lumbar vertebrae

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Knee precautions to avoid patellofemoral stress

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a short-term goal in an OTA treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

A stepping stone toward the long-term goal, achievable within weeks

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The ultimate functional outcome expected at discharge

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A description of the patient's current level of function

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The intervention frequency recommended by the OT supervisor

Question 5

An OTA is working with an elderly patient with mild cognitive impairment on medication management. Which strategy should be incorporated into the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Establishing routine use of a pill organizer with visual cues

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Delegating all medication tasks to a family caregiver immediately

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Referring the patient to a pharmacist only

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Eliminating all medications to simplify the routine

Question 6

When planning treatment for a client with bilateral upper extremity weakness, which principle should guide activity selection?

Accepted Answer

Activities should be graded from simple bilateral to complex bilateral tasks

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Activities should immediately target fine motor skills

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Activities should exclude any upper extremity involvement initially

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Activities should focus exclusively on dominant hand use

Question 7

Which frame of reference is MOST appropriate when developing a treatment plan to improve a client's ability to sequence morning self-care tasks?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive rehabilitation frame of reference

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Biomechanical frame of reference

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Sensory integration frame of reference

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Psychodynamic frame of reference