OTA Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant 5

Question 1

An OTA observes a client with traumatic brain injury who consistently neglects the left side of their meal tray. This behavior BEST reflects which deficit?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral spatial neglect

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Apraxia

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Anosognosia

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Perseveration

Question 2

Which Medicare part covers occupational therapy services provided in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)?

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part A

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Medicare Part B

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Medicare Part C

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Medicare Part D

Question 3

An OTA working with a client who has lateral epicondylitis should emphasize which wrist position during functional tasks to reduce tendon stress?

Accepted Answer

Neutral wrist alignment

Answer

Wrist flexion with ulnar deviation

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Wrist extension with radial deviation

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Wrist hyperextension

Question 4

A client being discharged home after a hip fracture repair lives alone in a two-story home. Which home modification is the HIGHEST priority for immediate safety?

Accepted Answer

Moving the client's sleeping and bathing areas to the ground floor

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Installing a ceiling fan in the bedroom

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Adding decorative handrails to the front porch

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Replacing carpeting with hardwood floors throughout

Question 5

Which ethical principle is MOST relevant when an OTA obtains informed consent from a client before beginning treatment?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Justice

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Nonmaleficence

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Beneficence

Question 6

When measuring active range of motion of shoulder flexion using a goniometer, where should the fulcrum (axis) be placed?

Accepted Answer

Over the acromion process

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Over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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Over the greater tubercle of the humerus

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Over the coracoid process

Question 7

An OTA is working with a client who has a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and becomes verbally aggressive during a group session. What is the BEST immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Calmly redirect the client and offer a brief break in a quieter space

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Ask the client to leave the facility permanently

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Ignore the behavior to avoid reinforcing it

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Restrain the client to prevent harm to others