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

Answer

The NDT frame of reference focuses on normalizing movement patterns and inhibiting abnormal tone, making it most appropriate for hemiplegia rehabilitation.

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

Answer

OTAs implement intervention plans established by the supervising OT; they do not independently evaluate, diagnose, or determine discharge without OT collaboration.

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

Answer

Planning and prioritizing tasks distributes energy demands across the day, reducing fatigue and joint stress for clients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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)

Answer

The Subjective section records what the client says about their own experience, including self-reported symptoms like pain.

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

Answer

Allen Cognitive Level 3 indicates the client can perform simple, repetitive, manual actions with tactile cues but cannot manage complex or multi-step tasks.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant 2