OTA Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant 4

Question 1

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the OTA instructs a client to slowly lower a cup from a shelf to the table?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction

Answer

Isometric contraction

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Concentric contraction

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Isotonic contraction

Question 2

An OTA is treating a client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which group activity BEST supports this client's occupational engagement?

Accepted Answer

A structured task group making holiday cards for community donation

Answer

Competitive trivia requiring fast responses

Answer

Solitary reading assignments with written reports

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An unstructured free-play group with no guidance

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using a universal cuff (utensil holder) for a client with C6 spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

To substitute for absent or weak hand grasp during self-feeding

Answer

To increase grip strength over time

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To prevent spasticity in the finger flexors

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To improve sensory awareness in the hand

Question 4

Which precaution is MOST critical for an OTA to follow when treating a client who had a total hip replacement using the posterior approach?

Accepted Answer

Prevent hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, internal rotation, and adduction

Answer

Avoid shoulder abduction beyond 90 degrees

Answer

Limit elbow extension during transfers

Answer

Avoid all weight-bearing on the surgical leg

Question 5

An OTA working in a school setting notices a student has difficulty with pencil grasp and letter formation. According to IDEA, under which category would OT services MOST likely be provided?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

Section 504 plan

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Response to Intervention (RTI) Tier 1

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Medical model outpatient services

Question 6

A client with COPD is learning diaphragmatic breathing during ADLs. The OTA instructs the client to exhale during which part of the activity?

Accepted Answer

During the effort or exertion phase of the task

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At rest between tasks

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During inhalation only

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Only after completing the entire task

Question 7

Which standardized assessment uses direct observation of a child's performance in natural contexts to evaluate sensory processing?

Accepted Answer

Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT)

Answer

Sensory Profile 2 (caregiver questionnaire)

Answer

Sensory Processing Measure (SPM)

Answer

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2)