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

Answer

Goals must be measurable and time-bound so progress can be objectively tracked.

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

Answer

Sensory integration therapy uses controlled sensory input to help children develop adaptive responses.

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

Hip precautions (no flexion >90°, no adduction, no internal rotation) must be followed during all ADL retraining post-THR.

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

Answer

Short-term goals are intermediate milestones that build toward the long-term discharge goal.

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

Answer

Compensatory strategies like pill organizers with visual cues support independence in medication management for those with mild cognitive impairment.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Treatment Planning 2