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

Answer

Unilateral spatial neglect causes clients to fail to attend to stimuli on one side of space, commonly manifesting as ignoring food on the contralesional side of a tray.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part A

Answer

Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital and skilled nursing facility care, including OT services provided as part of a qualifying SNF stay.

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

Maintaining a neutral wrist position minimizes tension on the extensor tendons and reduces strain at the lateral epicondyle during activities.

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

Answer

Relocating sleeping and bathing areas to the ground floor eliminates stair navigation, the most immediate fall risk for a client with a recent hip fracture living alone.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Informed consent upholds the ethical principle of autonomy by ensuring clients understand and voluntarily agree to the proposed treatment.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

Occupational Therapy Assistant Test Practice Test

OTA Ultimate Occupational Therapy Assistant 5