OTA Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

Question 1

An OTA is working with a client who has hemiplegia following a stroke. Which frame of reference BEST guides upper extremity strengthening and task retraining?

Accepted Answer

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) frame of reference

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Biomechanical frame of reference

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Psychodynamic frame of reference

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Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)

Question 2

Under the supervision of an OT, which of the following tasks is within the OTA's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a pre-established intervention plan

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Developing the initial occupational profile

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Interpreting evaluation results to establish a diagnosis

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Determining the discharge plan without OT input

Question 3

A client with rheumatoid arthritis reports joint pain during ADLs. Which energy conservation principle should the OTA teach FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Plan and prioritize activities throughout the day

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Work at a fast pace to finish tasks quickly

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Avoid all strenuous activity permanently

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Use the strongest joints whenever possible

Question 4

When documenting an OTA's intervention session using SOAP note format, where would the client's self-report of pain be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Subjective (S)

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Objective (O)

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Assessment (A)

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Plan (P)

Question 5

An OTA uses the Cognitive Disabilities Model when working with a client who has dementia. At Allen Cognitive Level 3, which activity is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Simple repetitive manual tasks like folding towels

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Complex multi-step meal preparation

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Abstract problem-solving exercises

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Independent community mobility training

Question 6

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate assistive device for a client with T6 complete spinal cord injury to achieve independence in pressure relief?

Accepted Answer

Power wheelchair with tilt-in-space feature

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Standard manual wheelchair with push-handles

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Standard walker

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Forearm crutches

Question 7

An OTA is treating a child with sensory processing disorder who is hypersensitive to tactile input. Which sensory integration strategy is BEST?

Accepted Answer

Begin with deep pressure input before transitioning to light touch

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Introduce unexpected light touch frequently

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Avoid all tactile activities during therapy

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Immediately expose the child to the most aversive textures