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

Eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load, as the elbow flexors do when slowly lowering an object against gravity.

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

A structured task group provides meaningful, achievable activity with social connection and a sense of purpose — all therapeutic for major depressive disorder.

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

A universal cuff is an adaptive device that secures a utensil to the hand when a client lacks sufficient grip strength, enabling independent self-feeding.

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

Posterior approach total hip replacement requires avoiding hip flexion past 90°, internal rotation, and adduction to prevent dislocation during early recovery.

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

OT services provided to students with disabilities in public schools are governed by IDEA and documented within the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant 4