NBCOT OTR Certification Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which intervention strategy is BEST aligned with the Recovery Model for a patient with serious mental illness?

Supporting the client's self-determined goals and meaningful roles despite ongoing symptoms (Correct answer)
Focusing treatment solely on symptom reduction
Prioritizing medication adherence above occupational participation
Providing structured activity to prevent relapse

Correct answer: Supporting the client's self-determined goals and meaningful roles despite ongoing symptoms

The Recovery Model emphasizes hope, self-determination, and meaningful community participation regardless of symptom status.

Question 2: An OTR evaluates a client with low back pain using the Oswestry Disability Index. This tool measures:

Nerve conduction velocity
Spinal range of motion
Pain quality and location
Functional disability related to pain (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Functional disability related to pain

The Oswestry Disability Index quantifies how low back pain affects functional performance across ten life domains.

Question 3: During an occupational profile, the OTR asks a client what a typical day looks like. This question is MOST useful for identifying:

Muscle strength deficits
Occupational roles and routines (Correct answer)
Reflex integrity
Cognitive processing speed

Correct answer: Occupational roles and routines

The occupational profile explores daily routines, roles, and meaningful activities to guide client-centered intervention planning.

Question 4: Which splinting position is recommended for a patient at risk for intrinsic-minus deformity of the hand?

Wrist neutral, MCP extension, IP flexion
Thumb opposition with all fingers extended
Wrist extension, MCP flexion, IP extension (intrinsic-plus position) (Correct answer)
Wrist flexion, all digits in full extension

Correct answer: Wrist extension, MCP flexion, IP extension (intrinsic-plus position)

The intrinsic-plus (safe) position maintains MCP flexion and IP extension to preserve collateral ligament length and prevent deformity.

Question 5: The concept of 'just-right challenge' in OT intervention means the therapist should:

Ensure tasks are easy enough to prevent frustration
Select tasks that the client has already mastered
Always challenge the client to their maximum capacity
Grade activities so they are slightly beyond the client's current ability to promote growth (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Grade activities so they are slightly beyond the client's current ability to promote growth

The just-right challenge principle holds that optimal therapeutic benefit occurs when activity demands slightly exceed current performance, promoting skill acquisition without overwhelming the client.

Question 6: When assessment results for a Certified Occupational Therapist Registered evaluation are inconclusive, the BEST practice is to:

Report the results as definitive anyway
Delay reporting until results are favorable
Discard the results and start over
Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods

Inconclusive results require additional assessment using alternative methods for triangulation.

Question 7: Which type of environmental control unit (ECU) is MOST appropriate for a client with C4 complete spinal cord injury who has no functional hand movement?

Voice-activated ECU (Correct answer)
Infrared remote with mouth stick
Foot-operated switch ECU
Sip-and-puff ECU

Correct answer: Voice-activated ECU

A voice-activated ECU requires no physical motor control and allows a client with C4 complete SCI to independently operate household electronics using speech.

Question 8: The OTR is evaluating a client with autism spectrum disorder using the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT). What does the SIPT assess?

Visual acuity and oculomotor control
Adaptive behavior in social contexts
Communication and language milestones
Sensory processing and praxis abilities in children (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sensory processing and praxis abilities in children

The SIPT measures sensory integration and praxis in children aged 4–8, providing diagnosis-relevant data for SI dysfunction.

Question 9: Which risk management approach is MOST effective for OTR professionals when evaluating potential workplace hazards?

Reactive analysis after incidents occur
Proactive hazard identification and assessment (Correct answer)
Delegating all safety decisions to management
Relying solely on historical accident data

Correct answer: Proactive hazard identification and assessment

Proactive hazard identification and assessment allows professionals to identify and mitigate risks before incidents occur.

Question 10: When documenting assessment findings in OTR practice, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Summarize verbally without written documentation
Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually (Correct answer)
Use jargon only experts understand
Include only positive findings

Correct answer: Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually

Assessment documentation must be objective, factual, and comprehensive.

Question 11: An OTR is evaluating a child's handwriting using the Evaluation Tool of Children's Handwriting (ETCH). This assessment is most appropriate for children aged:

16–18 years
12–15 years
2–4 years
5–11 years (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5–11 years

The ETCH was designed and normed for children in grades 1–6, approximately ages 5–11.

Question 12: The Clubhouse Model of psychiatric rehabilitation is primarily based on:

Peer mentorship where members with lived experience take on meaningful work roles within the community (Correct answer)
Therapist-led individual treatment sessions in outpatient settings
Acute inpatient care focused on rapid stabilization
Strict behavioral contingency management for skill acquisition

Correct answer: Peer mentorship where members with lived experience take on meaningful work roles within the community

The Clubhouse Model emphasizes a community of members and staff working together, with members taking on valued work roles within the clubhouse to support recovery.

Question 13: Which assessment approach is MOST consistent with a top-down evaluation framework in occupational therapy?

Testing isolated muscle strength before observing task performance
Measuring passive range of motion as the initial step
Observing the client perform daily tasks and then analyzing underlying deficits (Correct answer)
Administering neurological reflex tests first

Correct answer: Observing the client perform daily tasks and then analyzing underlying deficits

A top-down approach begins with observing occupational performance and then identifies underlying performance skill deficits that interfere.

Question 14: Which standardized tool uses direct observation of task performance to assess instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in older adults with cognitive impairment?

Berg Balance Scale
Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) (Correct answer)
Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Correct answer: Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT)

The EFPT directly observes four IADL tasks to measure executive function deficits that affect daily living performance.

Question 15: A client with TBI is assessed using the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning (LOCF). A rating of Level IV indicates:

Generalized response to pain only
No response to stimuli
Confused and agitated behavior (Correct answer)
Confused but appropriate responses

Correct answer: Confused and agitated behavior

Rancho Level IV is characterized by confused-agitated behavior, with the client being alert but unable to process environmental information appropriately.

Question 16: Which standardized assessment is MOST appropriate to evaluate functional daily living skills in a child aged 6 months to 7.5 years?

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2)
Beery VMI
Sensory Profile 2
Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

The PEDI assesses functional capabilities and caregiver assistance in self-care, mobility, and social function for children from 6 months to 7.5 years.

Question 17: Which of the following situations represents a dual relationship that could compromise objectivity?

Treating a client referred by a former colleague
Providing OT services to a close personal friend (Correct answer)
Treating clients of different cultural backgrounds
Working with clients across multiple diagnoses

Correct answer: Providing OT services to a close personal friend

Treating a close personal friend creates a dual relationship that may impair professional judgment and compromise the therapeutic relationship.

Question 18: Which intervention is MOST appropriate for a patient with right hemispheric stroke exhibiting unilateral neglect of the left side?

Using prism glasses to shift visual field to the right
Scanning training that systematically directs visual attention to the left (Correct answer)
Patching the right eye to force use of the left visual field
Placing all items on the patient's right side to facilitate success

Correct answer: Scanning training that systematically directs visual attention to the left

Visual scanning training teaches patients to actively and systematically attend to the neglected side, improving functional performance.

Question 19: Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL OTR certified professionals regardless of their specific role?

PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed (Correct answer)
PPE is optional if experienced in the field
Any PPE will provide adequate protection
PPE is only necessary during formal inspections

Correct answer: PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed

Regardless of experience level, PPE must be properly fitted, regularly maintained, and replaced when worn or damaged.

Question 20: During a school-based evaluation, an OTR uses the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI). This test assesses:

Auditory processing and phonological awareness
Reading comprehension speed
Bilateral motor coordination during sports
The integration of visual perception with finger-hand movements to copy geometric forms (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The integration of visual perception with finger-hand movements to copy geometric forms

The Beery VMI measures the degree to which visual perception and motor behavior are integrated through a copying task using geometric designs.

Question 21: How frequently should ongoing assessments be conducted in Certified Occupational Therapist Registered practice?

At regular intervals and as conditions change (Correct answer)
Only when problems are reported
Only when required by external auditors
Once annually regardless of circumstances

Correct answer: At regular intervals and as conditions change

Ongoing assessments should follow established protocols and also respond to changing conditions.

Question 22: How should therapists handle confidentiality breaches?

Report and prevent recurrence (Correct answer)
Ignore the breach
Blame the client
Hide the incident

Correct answer: Report and prevent recurrence

When a confidentiality breach occurs, it is crucial to address it promptly and responsibly. This involves reporting the incident according to established protocols, investigating its cause, and taking immediate steps to mitigate any potential harm. Furthermore, measures must be implemented to prevent similar breaches from happening again, ensuring ongoing protection of client privacy and maintaining trust.

Question 23: A top-down assessment approach in OT begins by evaluating:

Joint range of motion and muscle strength
Sensory processing thresholds
Neurological reflexes and reactions
The client's occupational roles and participation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The client's occupational roles and participation

A top-down approach starts with the client's occupational profile and role performance before examining underlying component deficits that may limit participation.

Question 24: What is the PRIMARY reason for regulatory compliance in the Certified Occupational Therapist Registered profession?

To create additional paperwork
To justify higher service fees
To avoid penalties and fines only
To protect public safety, ensure quality, and maintain professional integrity (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To protect public safety, ensure quality, and maintain professional integrity

Regulatory compliance protects public safety, ensures quality, and maintains professional integrity.

Question 25: An OTR is treating a client in a setting where the employer requires use of a non-evidence-based intervention. The OTR should:

Discuss concerns with the supervisor and advocate for evidence-based practice (Correct answer)
Refuse to treat the client
Document disagreement but comply fully
Follow the employer's directive without question

Correct answer: Discuss concerns with the supervisor and advocate for evidence-based practice

OTRs have a professional duty to advocate for evidence-based care while working within the system to effect change.

Question 26: When assessment results for a Certified Occupational Therapist Registered evaluation are inconclusive, the BEST practice is to:

Report the results as definitive anyway
Delay reporting until results are favorable
Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods (Correct answer)
Discard the results and start over

Correct answer: Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods

Inconclusive results require additional assessment using alternative methods for triangulation.

Question 27: Which evidence-based practice supports the use of occupation-based interventions over rote exercise in OT?

Exercise allows more precise monitoring of performance
Occupation-based tasks are less fatiguing than structured exercise
Occupation adds meaning and purpose, which improves motivation, neuroplasticity, and skill transfer (Correct answer)
Rote exercise produces faster strength gains

Correct answer: Occupation adds meaning and purpose, which improves motivation, neuroplasticity, and skill transfer

Meaningful occupation activates motivation circuits and contextual learning, leading to better neuroplasticity and real-world skill transfer than rote exercise.

Question 28: A 9-year-old child with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is struggling with ball skills at school. Which evidence-based intervention approach is MOST recommended for DCD?

Task-oriented approach (e.g., CO-OP) targeting specific functional skills (Correct answer)
Passive stretching of upper extremities
Sensory diet with brushing only
Sensory integration therapy focusing on vestibular input

Correct answer: Task-oriented approach (e.g., CO-OP) targeting specific functional skills

The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a task-oriented, evidence-based approach recommended for DCD that teaches self-discovery of performance strategies.

Question 29: In a work hardening program, the MAIN distinction from work conditioning is:

Work hardening includes psychosocial and vocational components in addition to physical conditioning (Correct answer)
Work hardening focuses only on aerobic conditioning
There is no distinction between the two programs
Work conditioning addresses psychosocial barriers while work hardening is purely physical

Correct answer: Work hardening includes psychosocial and vocational components in addition to physical conditioning

Work hardening is a multidisciplinary, individualized program that addresses physical, functional, and behavioral deficits, while work conditioning is primarily physical.

Question 30: Which technique uses purposeful activity to promote motor skills?

Passive stretching
Activity-based interventions (Correct answer)
Surgery
Medication

Correct answer: Activity-based interventions

Occupational therapy uniquely uses purposeful and meaningful activities as therapeutic tools to achieve specific goals. Activity-based interventions involve engaging clients in tasks that are relevant to their daily lives, which helps to improve motor skills, coordination, strength, and endurance in a functional context. This approach makes therapy more engaging and transferable to real-world situations.

Question 31: In Certified Occupational Therapist Registered, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting an initial assessment?

To generate documentation for billing
To demonstrate the assessor's expertise
To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action (Correct answer)
To fulfill administrative requirements

Correct answer: To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action

The initial assessment establishes a baseline and identifies specific needs to guide subsequent decisions.

Question 32: An OTR's documentation must meet which of the following standards?

Include only positive outcomes to support continued reimbursement
Use professional jargon to demonstrate expertise
Be accurate, timely, and reflect the actual services provided (Correct answer)
Be completed only at the end of the week for efficiency

Correct answer: Be accurate, timely, and reflect the actual services provided

Ethical and legal documentation standards require accuracy, timeliness, and truthful representation of services rendered.

Question 33: A student OT fieldwork intern asks an OTR to co-sign notes for treatment the OTR did not supervise. The OTR should:

Report the intern to the academic program immediately
Co-sign as a professional courtesy
Refuse, as this would misrepresent supervisory involvement (Correct answer)
Ask the intern to revise the note to reflect less supervision

Correct answer: Refuse, as this would misrepresent supervisory involvement

Co-signing notes for unsupervised treatment constitutes fraudulent documentation and violates veracity and professional standards.

Question 34: Which approach to intervention focuses on modifying the task, tools, or environment rather than remediating the underlying deficit?

Neurodevelopmental approach
Acquisitional approach
Restorative approach
Compensatory/adaptive approach (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Compensatory/adaptive approach

The compensatory/adaptive approach bypasses impairments by modifying the activity, environment, or using assistive technology to enable occupational performance.

Question 35: A patient with COPD is learning energy conservation techniques. Which strategy is MOST appropriate for bathing?

Bathing immediately after waking before fatigue sets in
Increasing water temperature to promote relaxation
Using a shower chair and long-handled sponge to minimize exertion (Correct answer)
Taking a hot shower to open airways

Correct answer: Using a shower chair and long-handled sponge to minimize exertion

A shower chair and adaptive equipment reduce the energy demand of bathing, which is one of the most strenuous ADLs for COPD patients.

Question 36: When an OTR has a personal values conflict with a client's lifestyle choices that may affect care, the ethical response is to:

Continue treatment without addressing the internal conflict
Refuse to treat the client
Discuss personal values openly with the client to resolve the conflict
Provide unbiased care or refer to another qualified provider if objectivity cannot be maintained (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Provide unbiased care or refer to another qualified provider if objectivity cannot be maintained

Justice requires equitable treatment; if personal values interfere with objectivity, the OTR must either provide unbiased care or arrange for a qualified referral.

Question 37: When applying the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to a pediatric client, the concept of 'volition' MOST closely refers to:

The child's motor skill capacity
The child's physical environment
The child's values, interests, and sense of personal causation in choosing activities (Correct answer)
The routines and habits supporting daily performance

Correct answer: The child's values, interests, and sense of personal causation in choosing activities

In MOHO, volition encompasses a child's motivation for occupation, including personal values, interests, and beliefs about their own competence (personal causation).

Question 38: An OTR evaluating a child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy wants to assess quality of upper extremity use in bimanual tasks. Which assessment is MOST appropriate?

Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) (Correct answer)
Box and Blocks Test (BBT)
Purdue Pegboard Test
Nine-Hole Peg Test

Correct answer: Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA)

The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) specifically measures how effectively the affected hand is used as an assisting hand in bimanual tasks, making it ideal for hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Question 39: A home modification assessment for an older adult focuses on fall prevention. Which change has the STRONGEST evidence for reducing fall risk?

Increasing general lighting to very bright levels throughout the home
Removing hazards (loose rugs, clutter) and installing grab bars in the bathroom (Correct answer)
Installing wall-to-wall carpeting to cushion falls
Rearranging furniture to create wider pathways only

Correct answer: Removing hazards (loose rugs, clutter) and installing grab bars in the bathroom

Hazard removal combined with targeted grab bar installation in high-risk areas like the bathroom has the strongest evidence for reducing falls at home.

Question 40: An OTR learns that a client has expressed suicidal ideation to another team member but not to the OT. The OTR's ethical obligation is to:

Avoid addressing it, as it was not disclosed in OT
Continue the OT session as planned without acknowledgment
Coordinate with the treatment team and follow facility protocol for safety (Correct answer)
Immediately discharge the client from OT services

Correct answer: Coordinate with the treatment team and follow facility protocol for safety

Client safety supersedes professional boundaries; OTRs must collaborate with the team and follow safety protocols when risk is identified.

Question 41: Which domain focuses on physical, cognitive, and emotional skills in OT?

Pharmacology
Occupational performance (Correct answer)
Medical diagnosis
Surgical skills

Correct answer: Occupational performance

In occupational therapy, the domain of occupational performance encompasses the physical, cognitive, and emotional skills and abilities required for individuals to engage in meaningful occupations. This includes areas like self-care, productivity, and leisure. OTs assess and intervene in these areas to help clients achieve their desired level of participation and independence in daily life.

Question 42: An occupational therapist is conducting an 'occupational profile.' What is the PRIMARY purpose of this process?

To understand the client's history, experiences, values, and goals related to occupation (Correct answer)
To measure the client's functional deficits using standardized tools
To establish the frequency and duration of the treatment plan
To determine the client's reimbursable diagnosis codes

Correct answer: To understand the client's history, experiences, values, and goals related to occupation

The occupational profile gathers client-centered information about past and current occupational history, interests, values, and goals to guide the evaluation and intervention process.

Question 43: An OTR who witnesses workplace discrimination against a colleague has an ethical obligation to:

Handle it privately by confronting the perpetrator alone
Report it through appropriate channels such as HR or an ethics committee (Correct answer)
Wait to see if the colleague reports it first
Ignore it as it does not directly involve client care

Correct answer: Report it through appropriate channels such as HR or an ethics committee

The AOTA Code of Ethics includes obligations to address injustice in professional settings, including discrimination and harassment.

Question 44: When evaluating a hospitalized older adult, an OTR screens for delirium using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM). A positive CAM finding requires the presence of:

Memory impairment alone
Hallucinations and paranoia
Acute onset with fluctuating course AND inattention, plus disorganized thinking or altered level of consciousness (Correct answer)
Depression and agitation together

Correct answer: Acute onset with fluctuating course AND inattention, plus disorganized thinking or altered level of consciousness

The CAM algorithm diagnoses delirium when there is acute onset with fluctuating course, inattention, and either disorganized thinking or altered consciousness.

Question 45: What is the BEST way for a Certified Occupational Therapist Registered professional to stay current with regulatory changes?

Depend on colleagues to share updates
Rely solely on employer notifications
Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations (Correct answer)
Check regulations only during renewal

Correct answer: Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations

Staying current requires monitoring agencies, attending CE, and participating in professional associations.

Question 46: In OTR practice, what happens when regulations are updated?

Previous certifications are revoked
Professionals must update knowledge and practices to meet new requirements (Correct answer)
Existing professionals are grandfathered in
Changes apply only to new professionals

Correct answer: Professionals must update knowledge and practices to meet new requirements

All professionals must update their knowledge and practices when regulations change.

Question 47: When interpreting standardized assessment scores, a standard score of 85 on a norm-referenced test falls approximately at which percentile?

16th percentile (Correct answer)
2nd percentile
84th percentile
50th percentile

Correct answer: 16th percentile

A standard score of 85 is one standard deviation below the mean (100), which corresponds to approximately the 16th percentile.

Question 48: Under HIPAA, an OTR may share a client's protected health information without authorization when:

A friend of the client asks about progress
Required for treatment coordination with the care team (Correct answer)
The client's family requests it out of concern
The employer requests it for performance review

Correct answer: Required for treatment coordination with the care team

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without explicit authorization.

Question 49: A school-based OTR is determining eligibility for services under IDEA. The MOST important criterion for providing OT as a related service is:

The child scores below average on a standardized fine motor test
OT is necessary for the child to benefit from special education (Correct answer)
The child has a medical diagnosis
The parents request OT services

Correct answer: OT is necessary for the child to benefit from special education

Under IDEA, OT is provided as a related service only when it is necessary for the student to access and benefit from their special education program, not based on diagnosis or test scores alone.

Question 50: When recommending a raised toilet seat for a client post-total knee arthroplasty, the optimal seat height allows the client's hips to be positioned at:

Exactly 90° hip flexion (Correct answer)
As high as possible to minimize all knee flexion
Below 90° hip flexion
Greater than 90° hip flexion to stretch the quadriceps

Correct answer: Exactly 90° hip flexion

A raised toilet seat that positions the hips at 90° allows a comfortable sit-to-stand transfer while respecting weight-bearing precautions after total knee arthroplasty.

Question 51: An OTR is asked by an employer to document services under a different billing code to increase reimbursement. This action would violate which principle?

Justice
Veracity (Correct answer)
Autonomy
Fidelity

Correct answer: Veracity

Falsifying billing codes is fraudulent documentation and directly violates the principle of veracity (truthfulness).

Question 52: In Certified Occupational Therapist Registered, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting an initial assessment?

To demonstrate the assessor's expertise
To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action (Correct answer)
To fulfill administrative requirements
To generate documentation for billing

Correct answer: To establish a baseline and identify needs for appropriate action

The initial assessment establishes a baseline and identifies specific needs to guide subsequent decisions.

Question 53: In OT-led social skills training for clients with schizophrenia, which approach is most evidence-based?

Psychoanalytic exploration of interpersonal conflicts
Unstructured social activities without guided feedback
Medication optimization as the primary intervention
Role-playing and behavioral rehearsal of specific social interactions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Role-playing and behavioral rehearsal of specific social interactions

Behavioral rehearsal and role-playing are the most evidence-based methods for social skills training in schizophrenia, enabling practice in a safe, structured setting with feedback.

Question 54: The AOTA Standards of Practice specify that OT evaluations must:

Be completed within 24 hours of admission
Include a minimum of three standardized assessments
Be based on referral, client needs, and results of the evaluation process (Correct answer)
Be conducted only by an OTR, not an OTA

Correct answer: Be based on referral, client needs, and results of the evaluation process

AOTA Standards of Practice state that the OT evaluation is directed by referral or request and guided by the client's occupational needs.

Question 55: What is the importance of respect for client autonomy?

Make decisions for clients
Ignore client preferences
Honor clients’ decision-making rights (Correct answer)
Override client choices

Correct answer: Honor clients’ decision-making rights

Respect for client autonomy means acknowledging and upholding a client's right to make informed decisions about their own care and life choices. This principle requires therapists to provide clients with all necessary information, respect their values and preferences, and support their self-determination. It empowers clients to be active participants in their therapy process, fostering a collaborative and respectful relationship.

Question 56: In Certified Occupational Therapist Registered, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises?

To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies (Correct answer)
To satisfy insurance requirements only
To reduce daily workload
To evaluate employee performance reviews

Correct answer: To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies

Regular safety drills ensure that all personnel are prepared to respond effectively during actual emergencies.

Question 57: Which setting commonly employs occupational therapists?

Only surgical theaters
Hospitals and rehab centers (Correct answer)
Law firms
Pharmaceutical companies

Correct answer: Hospitals and rehab centers

Occupational therapists work in a wide variety of settings, but hospitals and rehabilitation centers are among the most common. In these environments, OTs help patients recover from illness or injury, regain functional independence, and prepare for discharge by addressing daily living skills, mobility, and cognitive functions. Their expertise is crucial for holistic recovery and successful reintegration into daily life.

Question 58: An OTR is implementing cognitive rehabilitation with a TBI patient using errorless learning. What is the core feature of this technique?

Using trial-and-error to test memory consolidation
Providing no feedback so the patient develops internal error monitoring
Allowing the patient to make errors and self-correct for deeper learning
Structuring the environment so the patient succeeds without making errors during acquisition (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Structuring the environment so the patient succeeds without making errors during acquisition

Errorless learning prevents incorrect responses during skill acquisition because people with memory impairments cannot easily suppress erroneous responses they have practiced.

Question 59: Under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), OT services in schools must be provided if they are:

Necessary to help the student benefit from special education (Correct answer)
Available within the district's budget constraints
Requested by the parents regardless of educational need
Recommended by the child's physician

Correct answer: Necessary to help the student benefit from special education

Under IDEA, OT is a related service that must be provided when it is necessary for a student to benefit from their special education program.

Question 60: An OTR is evaluating a burn patient's hand function. Which tool specifically assesses the ability to perform fine motor tasks after hand injury or surgery?

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)
Purdue Pegboard Test
Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (Correct answer)
Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity

Correct answer: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test

The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test evaluates functional hand tasks including writing, card turning, and object manipulation relevant to hand rehabilitation.

Question 61: Which tool is commonly used for assessing functional performance?

X-ray machine
Blood pressure cuff
Functional Independence Measure (Correct answer)
MRI scanner

Correct answer: Functional Independence Measure

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is a widely recognized and standardized assessment tool used in rehabilitation settings to measure a client's level of independence in various daily activities. It quantifies the amount of assistance a person needs to perform motor and cognitive tasks, providing objective data on functional performance and progress. This helps OTs track outcomes and justify interventions.

Question 62: Which assessment method provides the MOST reliable data for OTR professionals making critical decisions?

Informal verbal feedback alone
Standardized tools combined with professional observation (Correct answer)
Single-source data from one stakeholder
Social media reviews

Correct answer: Standardized tools combined with professional observation

Combining standardized tools with professional observation provides the most comprehensive data.

Question 63: When evaluating sensory processing in a school-age child, the Sensory Profile 2 is completed by:

A physician through chart review
A caregiver or teacher through questionnaire (Correct answer)
The child independently
The occupational therapist through direct observation only

Correct answer: A caregiver or teacher through questionnaire

The Sensory Profile 2 is a caregiver/teacher-completed questionnaire that captures the child's sensory processing patterns across contexts.

Question 64: The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) rates a patient's performance across 18 items. A score of 5 on any item indicates:

Supervision or setup only
Minimal contact assistance
Total assistance needed
Modified independence (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Modified independence

A FIM score of 5 denotes modified independence, meaning the person performs the task independently but uses an assistive device or takes extra time.

Question 65: In Certified Occupational Therapist Registered practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace?

Document it for the next safety audit
Continue working and report at end of shift
Immediately secure the area and report the hazard (Correct answer)
Wait for a supervisor to notice the issue

Correct answer: Immediately secure the area and report the hazard

When a safety hazard is identified, the immediate priority is to secure the area to prevent injury and report the hazard through proper channels.

Question 66: Which feeding milestone should be established before introducing pureed solids to an infant?

Sitting with minimal support and head control (Correct answer)
Bilateral hand coordination
Pincer grasp
Chewing with rotary jaw movement

Correct answer: Sitting with minimal support and head control

Head and trunk control sufficient to sit with minimal support is a prerequisite for safe introduction of pureed solids because it supports airway protection during swallowing.

Question 67: Which of the following best describes 'informed consent' in occupational therapy?

A one-time signature obtained before any treatment begins
Consent provided by the insurance company to authorize services
A form completed only when interventions carry significant physical risk
An ongoing process where the client understands and agrees to the nature and risks of treatment (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An ongoing process where the client understands and agrees to the nature and risks of treatment

Informed consent is an ongoing process requiring that clients understand the nature, benefits, risks, and alternatives of proposed interventions.

Question 68: What is the PRIMARY reason for regulatory compliance in the Certified Occupational Therapist Registered profession?

To justify higher service fees
To avoid penalties and fines only
To create additional paperwork
To protect public safety, ensure quality, and maintain professional integrity (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To protect public safety, ensure quality, and maintain professional integrity

Regulatory compliance protects public safety, ensures quality, and maintains professional integrity.

Question 69: What type of assessment evaluates a client’s cognitive abilities?

Cognitive assessment (Correct answer)
Cardiac assessment
Physical assessment
Respiratory assessment

Correct answer: Cognitive assessment

A cognitive assessment specifically evaluates a client's mental processes, such as memory, attention, problem-solving, executive functions, and perception. Occupational therapists use these assessments to understand how cognitive impairments might impact a client's ability to perform daily tasks and to guide intervention strategies. This helps tailor interventions to address specific cognitive challenges affecting occupational performance.

Question 70: A client with mild cognitive impairment wants to make a treatment decision that the OTR believes is not in the client's best interest. The OTR should:

Transfer care to another practitioner
Honor the client's decision after ensuring they have the capacity to make it and understand the consequences (Correct answer)
Override the client's choice because the therapist knows best
Immediately consult legal counsel

Correct answer: Honor the client's decision after ensuring they have the capacity to make it and understand the consequences

Autonomy requires respecting clients' self-determination when they have decision-making capacity, even when the therapist disagrees with the choice.

Question 71: The OTR administers the Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT). What construct does this test PRIMARILY measure?

Grip strength
Fine motor dexterity and finger coordination (Correct answer)
Visual-motor integration
Upper extremity proprioception

Correct answer: Fine motor dexterity and finger coordination

The 9HPT measures fine motor dexterity by timing how quickly a person places and removes nine pegs from a pegboard.

Question 72: Which of the following is considered an unethical supervisory practice for an OTR supervising an OTA?

Signing off on the OTA's notes without reviewing the client (Correct answer)
Delegating tasks within the OTA's scope of practice
Reviewing the OTA's documentation weekly
Providing constructive feedback during supervision sessions

Correct answer: Signing off on the OTA's notes without reviewing the client

Signing documentation without actual supervisory review is fraudulent and violates both ethical standards and payer requirements.

Question 73: Which principle emphasizes confidentiality of client information?

Justice
Autonomy
Beneficence
Confidentiality (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Confidentiality

The principle of confidentiality specifically dictates that client information must be kept private and not disclosed without their consent. This is a fundamental ethical obligation in healthcare, protecting client privacy and fostering trust in the professional relationship. It ensures that sensitive personal and health data remains secure and is only used for its intended purpose.

Question 74: What is the primary goal of occupational therapy?

Prescribe medication
Perform surgery
Assist with daily living activities (Correct answer)
Diagnose diseases

Correct answer: Assist with daily living activities

The primary goal of occupational therapy (OT) is to help individuals participate in the activities they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. This often involves assisting clients in developing, recovering, or maintaining skills for daily living activities (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). OTs focus on enabling people to live life to its fullest by promoting health and preventing or lessening disability.

Question 75: What documentation is MOST critical to maintain for safety compliance in the Certified Occupational Therapist Registered field?

Annual revenue reports
Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs (Correct answer)
Employee vacation schedules
Client marketing preferences

Correct answer: Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs

Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs are essential safety documentation for demonstrating compliance.

Question 76: A practitioner who continues to treat a client beyond what is medically necessary primarily in order to generate income is violating which principle?

Justice
Autonomy
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Nonmaleficence

Providing unnecessary treatment exposes clients to unnecessary risk and financial burden, violating the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm).

Question 77: Why are ethical standards important in OT?

Avoid accountability
Compromise client care
Maintain integrity and protect clients (Correct answer)
Ignore professional duties

Correct answer: Maintain integrity and protect clients

Ethical standards in occupational therapy are essential for guiding professional conduct, ensuring high-quality care, and protecting the rights and welfare of clients. They provide a framework for decision-making, promote professional integrity, and build public trust in the profession. Adhering to these standards helps OTs navigate complex situations responsibly and uphold their commitment to client-centered practice.

Question 78: How should Certified Occupational Therapist Registered professionals handle procedures that have been updated or revised?

Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures (Correct answer)
Wait for mandatory enforcement
Only apply updates to new cases
Continue using the original method

Correct answer: Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures

Professionals must review changes, complete training, and implement revised procedures.

Question 79: What is the purpose of reassessment in OT?

Ignore changes
End therapy early
Skip client input
Monitor progress and adjust plans (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Monitor progress and adjust plans

Reassessment is an ongoing and essential part of the occupational therapy process. It involves periodically re-evaluating the client's status, progress towards goals, and the effectiveness of interventions. This allows the therapist to monitor changes, make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan, and ensure that therapy remains relevant and responsive to the client's evolving needs.

Question 80: Which sensory system does Ayres' Sensory Integration theory most emphasize as foundational to learning and behavior?

Visual and auditory systems
Gustatory and olfactory systems
Interoceptive and nociceptive systems
Tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems

Ayres emphasized the tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems as foundational 'building block' senses that must be integrated for higher-level learning and adaptive behavior.

Question 81: What role does calibration play in maintaining technical accuracy for Certified Occupational Therapist Registered professionals?

It ensures instruments produce accurate, consistent results over time (Correct answer)
It is optional for advanced professionals
It is only necessary for new equipment
It only matters during inspections

Correct answer: It ensures instruments produce accurate, consistent results over time

Regular calibration ensures instruments continue producing accurate results over time.

Question 82: A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is taught joint protection principles. Which instruction is CORRECT?

Use fingertip pinch whenever possible to reduce effort
Strengthen grip strength daily to stabilize inflamed joints
Distribute load across multiple joints rather than stressing one joint (Correct answer)
Avoid all physical activity on symptomatic days

Correct answer: Distribute load across multiple joints rather than stressing one joint

Joint protection distributes forces across larger or multiple joints to reduce stress on inflamed or vulnerable joints.

Question 83: What is the purpose of an OT evaluation?

Perform surgery
Conduct lab tests
Prescribe medication
Assess abilities and plan therapy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Assess abilities and plan therapy

The purpose of an occupational therapy (OT) evaluation is to gather comprehensive information about a client's occupational history, performance skills, patterns, and contexts. Through various assessments, the OT identifies the client's strengths, challenges, and goals related to daily activities. This detailed understanding then forms the basis for developing an individualized and effective therapy plan.

Question 84: Sensory modulation interventions in psychiatric settings are primarily used to:

Provide a sensory diet to replace all verbal interventions
Diagnose sensory processing disorders in adults
Help clients regulate emotional and physiological arousal states (Correct answer)
Assess vestibular system integrity

Correct answer: Help clients regulate emotional and physiological arousal states

Sensory modulation strategies provide calming or alerting sensory input to help clients self-regulate their arousal and emotional states.

Question 85: When working with clients on antipsychotic medications, OTs should monitor for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), which include:

Hypertension, tachycardia, and diaphoresis
Tardive dyskinesia, akathisia, and acute dystonia (Correct answer)
Increased appetite, weight gain, and metabolic changes only
Cognitive enhancement and improved concentration

Correct answer: Tardive dyskinesia, akathisia, and acute dystonia

EPS associated with antipsychotics include tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements), akathisia (inner restlessness), and acute dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions).

Question 86: A pediatric OTR uses criterion-referenced assessment rather than norm-referenced assessment. The PRIMARY advantage of criterion-referenced tools is that they:

Compare the child's performance to same-age peers
Determine if specific skills are mastered regardless of peer comparison (Correct answer)
Yield standard scores and percentile ranks
Are always more reliable than norm-referenced tests

Correct answer: Determine if specific skills are mastered regardless of peer comparison

Criterion-referenced assessments determine mastery of specific skills against predetermined criteria, not relative to peer performance.

Question 87: The Role Checklist assessment is used in mental health OT primarily to:

Measure performance skills in activities of daily living
Screen for occupational therapy eligibility in psychiatric settings
Assess a client's past, present, and future role participation and role value (Correct answer)
Evaluate a client's cognitive level for treatment planning

Correct answer: Assess a client's past, present, and future role participation and role value

The Role Checklist, grounded in MOHO, examines a client's participation in valued social roles across the lifespan and identifies meaningful roles to target in therapy.

Question 88: Occupational deprivation in mental health populations refers to:

Medication-induced fatigue limiting daily activity performance
The cognitive inability to plan and execute complex tasks
A client's inability to perform self-care activities independently
The prolonged absence of meaningful occupational engagement due to external circumstances (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The prolonged absence of meaningful occupational engagement due to external circumstances

Occupational deprivation describes conditions where external factors — such as institutionalization, poverty, or discrimination — prevent sustained engagement in meaningful occupations.

Question 89: The primary focus of OT in community mental health settings is to:

Support clients in resuming and maintaining meaningful occupations in their natural environments (Correct answer)
Conduct neuropsychological assessments for diagnostic purposes
Oversee medication administration and compliance monitoring
Provide acute psychiatric stabilization and crisis intervention

Correct answer: Support clients in resuming and maintaining meaningful occupations in their natural environments

Community OT supports clients in engaging in meaningful occupations within their home and community, promoting long-term recovery and real-world participation.

Question 90: An OTR who accepts a gift of significant monetary value from a client most likely violates which ethical principle?

Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Fidelity

Fidelity requires maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; accepting significant gifts can compromise the therapeutic relationship and objectivity.

Question 91: A key principle of the recovery model in mental health occupational therapy is:

Structured institutional care for long-term management
Hope, self-determination, and meaningful community participation (Correct answer)
Clinician-directed goal setting for optimal outcomes
Symptom elimination as the primary treatment goal

Correct answer: Hope, self-determination, and meaningful community participation

The recovery model emphasizes hope, self-determination, and engagement in meaningful life roles rather than focusing solely on symptom elimination.

Question 92: A client with rheumatoid arthritis is being evaluated. Which assessment would BEST measure the client's perceived impact of arthritis on occupational performance?

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) (Correct answer)
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Grip dynamometry
Pinch dynamometry

Correct answer: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

The COPM captures the client's self-rated performance and satisfaction with occupations they identify as problematic, making it ideal for client-centered arthritis evaluation.

Question 93: Which risk management approach is MOST effective for OTR professionals when evaluating potential workplace hazards?

Relying solely on historical accident data
Reactive analysis after incidents occur
Delegating all safety decisions to management
Proactive hazard identification and assessment (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Proactive hazard identification and assessment

Proactive hazard identification and assessment allows professionals to identify and mitigate risks before incidents occur.

Question 94: Which wrist position in a resting hand splint best preserves hand function and prevents contracture in a client with spastic hemiplegia?

Wrist neutral, MCPs at 0°, IPs extended
Wrist flexed 10°, fingers fully extended
Wrist extended 20–30°, MCPs flexed 45–70°, IPs slightly flexed (Correct answer)
Wrist at 45° extension, fingers fully flexed

Correct answer: Wrist extended 20–30°, MCPs flexed 45–70°, IPs slightly flexed

The functional resting hand position with wrist extended 20–30° and MCPs at 45–70° maintains the hand in anti-spasticity alignment and preserves tendon length.

Question 95: When evaluating a client's performance context, the OTR notes that the client lives alone in a two-story home with no elevator. According to the OTPF, this is classified as a(n):

Personal factor
Physical environment context (Correct answer)
Occupational demand
Social environment context

Correct answer: Physical environment context

The physical environment includes the natural and built surroundings in which the client lives and performs occupations, such as home layout and architecture.

Question 96: Which technique focuses on restoring movement after neurological injury?

Neurodevelopmental treatment (Correct answer)
Pharmacotherapy
Surgery
Cognitive therapy

Correct answer: Neurodevelopmental treatment

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) is a specialized approach used by occupational therapists to address movement and postural control impairments resulting from neurological conditions like stroke or cerebral palsy. It focuses on facilitating normal movement patterns, inhibiting abnormal ones, and improving functional performance through hands-on guidance and specific handling techniques. This therapy aims to retrain the brain and body for more efficient movement.

Question 97: The most effective initial approach when de-escalating an agitated patient in a psychiatric setting is to:

Remain calm, use a low tone, and provide personal space (Correct answer)
Immediately request physical restraints to prevent harm
Involve multiple staff members simultaneously to show authority
Administer PRN medications before attempting verbal intervention

Correct answer: Remain calm, use a low tone, and provide personal space

Remaining calm, speaking quietly, and allowing personal space are evidence-based first steps in verbal de-escalation of an agitated individual.

Question 98: When establishing inter-rater reliability for a new clinical assessment tool, the OTR is ensuring that:

Scores remain stable over repeated testing in stable clients
The tool measures what it is intended to measure
The tool produces results related to a gold-standard measure
Different evaluators produce consistent scores on the same client (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Different evaluators produce consistent scores on the same client

Inter-rater reliability confirms that two or more raters produce consistent scores when evaluating the same client at the same time.

Question 99: An OTR is using constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) with a stroke patient. Which element is essential to this approach?

Electrical stimulation to the stronger arm
Restraint of the less-affected limb (Correct answer)
Bilateral upper extremity exercises
Passive range of motion to the affected limb

Correct answer: Restraint of the less-affected limb

CIMT requires constraining the less-affected arm to force use of the more-affected limb through massed practice.

Question 100: An OTR is evaluating hand sensation using Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments. The finding 'diminished light touch' corresponds to which monofilament value range?

6.65
1.65–2.83
4.31–4.56
3.22–3.61 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3.22–3.61

Monofilament values of 3.22–3.61 correspond to diminished light touch, indicating early sensory loss in the hand.

Question 101: When working with clients with substance use disorders, an OT's primary role includes:

Facilitating 12-step program leadership sessions
Providing primary detoxification and withdrawal management
Addressing how substance use impacts occupational roles, routines, and performance (Correct answer)
Prescribing medication-assisted treatment protocols

Correct answer: Addressing how substance use impacts occupational roles, routines, and performance

OTs address how substance use disrupts occupational participation, helping clients rebuild healthy routines, meaningful roles, and functional performance in recovery.

Question 102: Which foundational document, adopted by AOTA in 2014 and updated in 2020, describes OT's domain and process?

The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) (Correct answer)
The Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice
The OT Uniform Terminology (3rd ed.)
The Philosophical Base of Occupational Therapy

Correct answer: The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF)

The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF), currently in its 4th edition, is AOTA's primary document describing OT's domain (what we address) and process (how we practice).

Question 103: Which splint design is indicated to prevent thumb web-space contracture in a client with a burn injury to the hand?

Resting hand splint
Wrist cock-up splint
Digit extension splint
Thumb abduction splint (C-bar or opponens splint) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Thumb abduction splint (C-bar or opponens splint)

A thumb abduction splint (C-bar or opponens design) maintains the first web space in an open position to prevent contracture following hand burns.

Question 104: A therapist is using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with a new patient. At which stage of the therapeutic process is this tool MOST appropriately administered?

At discharge to measure functional outcomes only
After goal setting is complete to validate the treatment plan
At initial evaluation to identify the client's priorities and baseline self-rated performance (Correct answer)
Mid-treatment to adjust the intervention plan based on progress

Correct answer: At initial evaluation to identify the client's priorities and baseline self-rated performance

The COPM is a client-centered outcome measure used at initial evaluation to identify priority occupational performance issues and establish baseline ratings.

Question 105: What is the BEST way for a Certified Occupational Therapist Registered professional to stay current with regulatory changes?

Check regulations only during renewal
Rely solely on employer notifications
Depend on colleagues to share updates
Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations

Staying current requires monitoring agencies, attending CE, and participating in professional associations.

Question 106: The principle of 'veracity' in the AOTA Code of Ethics most directly refers to:

Maintaining loyalty to colleagues
Providing truthful, accurate information (Correct answer)
Treating all clients fairly
Respecting client decision-making

Correct answer: Providing truthful, accurate information

Veracity obligates OT practitioners to provide honest, accurate, and objective information in all professional communications.

Question 107: Which documentation practice BEST demonstrates regulatory compliance for OTR certified professionals?

Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities (Correct answer)
Relying on memory for routine procedures
Filing documents only when audited
Keeping informal handwritten notes

Correct answer: Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities

Organized, dated, and signed records demonstrate systematic regulatory compliance.

Question 108: How should Certified Occupational Therapist Registered professionals handle procedures that have been updated or revised?

Continue using the original method
Wait for mandatory enforcement
Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures (Correct answer)
Only apply updates to new cases

Correct answer: Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures

Professionals must review changes, complete training, and implement revised procedures.

Question 109: In occupational therapy, 'activity analysis' serves which primary purpose?

Documenting a client's functional limitations for insurance purposes
Determining the frequency and duration of treatment sessions
Breaking down an activity to understand its component demands and match them to client needs (Correct answer)
Establishing the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client

Correct answer: Breaking down an activity to understand its component demands and match them to client needs

Activity analysis systematically deconstructs an activity's demands (motor, cognitive, sensory, social) so the therapist can match, grade, or adapt it to the client's abilities.

Question 110: A core principle of trauma-informed care in OT practice is:

Focusing primarily on occupational deficits rather than trauma history
Limiting discussion of trauma to minimize therapeutic disruption
Requiring clients to process traumatic memories before beginning OT
Ensuring physical safety, trustworthiness, and client empowerment throughout care (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ensuring physical safety, trustworthiness, and client empowerment throughout care

Trauma-informed care prioritizes physical and psychological safety, trustworthiness, and client empowerment as foundational elements of the therapeutic environment.

Question 111: Why is continuing education important in ethics?

Avoid learning
Delay professional growth
Stay updated on ethics (Correct answer)
Ignore new standards

Correct answer: Stay updated on ethics

Continuing education in ethics is vital because ethical standards, legal regulations, and best practices evolve over time. Staying updated ensures that occupational therapists are aware of new guidelines, emerging ethical challenges, and contemporary approaches to ethical decision-making. This ongoing learning helps maintain professional competence and ensures clients receive care that aligns with current ethical expectations.

Question 112: What is the goal of relaxation techniques in OT?

Reduce stress and tension (Correct answer)
Increase anxiety
Limit therapy
Cause fatigue

Correct answer: Reduce stress and tension

Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or mindfulness, are often incorporated into occupational therapy to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and pain. By teaching these techniques, OTs empower clients to regulate their physiological and psychological responses, improving their ability to engage in daily activities and enhance overall well-being. This promotes self-management and coping skills.

Question 113: Which of the following is the BEST description of 'occupational justice'?

Advocating for licensure laws that protect the OT scope of practice
Providing equal numbers of sessions to all clients regardless of diagnosis
The right of all people to participate in meaningful occupations that support health (Correct answer)
Ensuring clients can afford OT services through fair billing practices

Correct answer: The right of all people to participate in meaningful occupations that support health

Occupational justice refers to the right of every person to have access to and participate in meaningful, health-promoting occupations without discrimination or deprivation.

Question 114: What documentation is MOST critical to maintain for safety compliance in the Certified Occupational Therapist Registered field?

Client marketing preferences
Employee vacation schedules
Annual revenue reports
Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs

Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs are essential safety documentation for demonstrating compliance.

Question 115: What documentation is essential after client evaluation?

Avoid documentation
Ignore results
Only billing codes
Document findings and recommendations (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Document findings and recommendations

After a client evaluation, thorough documentation of findings and recommendations is essential. This includes recording assessment results, identifying strengths and challenges, outlining the client's goals, and detailing the proposed intervention plan. This documentation serves as a legal record, facilitates communication, justifies services for billing, and ensures continuity of care.

Question 116: The AOTA Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) primarily serves to:

Establish billing codes for OT services
Define insurance reimbursement eligibility criteria
Describe the domain and process of occupational therapy (Correct answer)
Set legal scope of practice for each state

Correct answer: Describe the domain and process of occupational therapy

The OTPF articulates the domain (areas of OT concern) and process (evaluation, intervention, outcomes) that define OT practice.

Question 117: Which factor is MOST important when performing a wheelchair seating evaluation to determine seat depth?

Client's weight
Distance from back of buttocks to popliteal fossa minus 1–2 inches (Correct answer)
Armrest height
Seat-to-floor height

Correct answer: Distance from back of buttocks to popliteal fossa minus 1–2 inches

Seat depth is measured from the back of the buttocks to the popliteal fossa and then reduced by 1–2 inches to prevent pressure behind the knees.

Question 118: The OTR uses the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS) with a psychiatric inpatient. This assessment focuses on:

Basic living skills needed for community survival (Correct answer)
Upper extremity motor coordination
Leisure participation patterns
Cognitive endurance during work tasks

Correct answer: Basic living skills needed for community survival

The KELS evaluates basic living skills such as self-care, safety, money management, transportation, and telephone use to determine readiness for community living.

Question 119: When conducting a risk assessment for OTR operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority?

Convenience for daily operations
Cost of implementing safety measures
Probability and severity of potential harm (Correct answer)
Time required for safety training

Correct answer: Probability and severity of potential harm

The probability and severity of potential harm are the primary factors in risk assessment.

Question 120: What role does calibration play in maintaining technical accuracy for Certified Occupational Therapist Registered professionals?

It ensures instruments produce accurate, consistent results over time (Correct answer)
It is only necessary for new equipment
It only matters during inspections
It is optional for advanced professionals

Correct answer: It ensures instruments produce accurate, consistent results over time

Regular calibration ensures instruments continue producing accurate results over time.

Question 121: During handwriting evaluation, an OTR notices a child consistently inverts letters, reverses b/d, and uses an inconsistent grip. This most likely indicates the need to assess:

Auditory processing
Cognitive ability via standardized IQ testing
Visual-motor integration and lateral dominance establishment (Correct answer)
Visual acuity only

Correct answer: Visual-motor integration and lateral dominance establishment

Letter reversals and inconsistent grip may indicate delayed visual-motor integration or incomplete lateral dominance, both of which are assessed by the OTR in handwriting evaluations.

Question 122: Which ethical principle is violated when an OT shares a client's diagnosis with the client's employer without consent?

Confidentiality/Fidelity (Correct answer)
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice

Correct answer: Confidentiality/Fidelity

Sharing protected health information without client consent violates the ethical principle of confidentiality, which is subsumed under fidelity in the AOTA Code of Ethics.

Question 123: The term 'scope of practice' in OT refers to:

The range of services, interventions, and populations OTs are qualified and legally authorized to serve (Correct answer)
The geographic area in which a therapist is licensed to practice
The settings where OT services can be reimbursed by insurance
The number of clients an OT can treat simultaneously

Correct answer: The range of services, interventions, and populations OTs are qualified and legally authorized to serve

Scope of practice defines the breadth of services, populations, and interventions that OTs are educationally prepared, competent, and legally authorized to provide.

Question 124: Therapeutic use of self in occupational therapy is best described as:

Applying standardized protocols for mental health conditions
Selecting evidence-based assessments matched to client diagnosis
Teaching clients compensatory strategies for independent living
The deliberate, conscious use of one's personality and therapeutic relationship to facilitate change (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The deliberate, conscious use of one's personality and therapeutic relationship to facilitate change

Therapeutic use of self involves intentionally using one's personality, insights, and therapeutic relationship as a primary tool to support client change.

Question 125: What is the main purpose of client assessment in OT?

Identify abilities and needs (Correct answer)
Ignore client input
Perform surgery
Prescribe medication

Correct answer: Identify abilities and needs

Client assessment is the foundational step in the occupational therapy process. Its main purpose is to gather comprehensive information about a client's occupational history, performance strengths, limitations, and environmental factors to identify their unique abilities, needs, and goals. This detailed understanding allows the therapist to develop an individualized and effective intervention plan.

Question 126: In MOHO, 'volition' refers to which concept?

The objective performance skills required to execute a task
The motivation to engage in occupations, including values, interests, and personal causation (Correct answer)
The social and physical contexts that support occupation
The automatic behavioral patterns that structure daily routines

Correct answer: The motivation to engage in occupations, including values, interests, and personal causation

Volition in MOHO is the motivational subsystem encompassing a person's values, interests, and personal causation (belief in one's ability to make a difference).

Question 127: Which sensory integration technique involves providing deep pressure input through joint compression to improve proprioceptive awareness?

Visual tracking
Joint approximation (Correct answer)
Tactile desensitization
Vestibular stimulation

Correct answer: Joint approximation

Joint approximation applies compression through a joint to stimulate proprioceptors, improving body awareness and postural stability.

Question 128: A client asks the OTR to keep a safety concern secret from the treatment team. The OTR should:

Disclose the safety concern to the team despite the client's wishes (Correct answer)
Document the request and take no further action
Refer the client to another therapist
Honor the client's request to preserve autonomy

Correct answer: Disclose the safety concern to the team despite the client's wishes

Client safety is a paramount concern that overrides confidentiality when there is imminent risk of harm.

Question 129: During a neonatal ICU (NICU) evaluation, an OTR observes an infant with disorganized feeding including frequent gagging and nasal flaring. The MOST appropriate immediate intervention is:

Switch the infant to cup feeding
Increase the flow rate of the bottle nipple
Implement pacing by removing the nipple every 3–5 sucks to allow the infant to breathe (Correct answer)
Begin oral motor exercises immediately

Correct answer: Implement pacing by removing the nipple every 3–5 sucks to allow the infant to breathe

Pacing by briefly removing the nipple allows the infant to regulate the suck-swallow-breathe sequence, reducing gagging and signs of respiratory compromise during feeding.

Question 130: A therapist uses a weighted vest with a child diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. What is the intended therapeutic effect?

Improve cardiovascular endurance through added resistance
Strengthen postural muscles through sustained load
Provide deep pressure proprioceptive input to improve regulation and attention (Correct answer)
Reduce hyperactivity by physically slowing movement

Correct answer: Provide deep pressure proprioceptive input to improve regulation and attention

Weighted vests provide deep pressure proprioceptive input theorized to have a calming, organizing effect on the sensory system.

Question 131: A 4-year-old child is unable to copy a circle or cross. According to developmental norms, which statement BEST describes this finding?

Delayed — circle copying typically emerges by age 3 and cross by age 4 (Correct answer)
Not clinically significant until age 6
Normal — these skills emerge at age 5
Advanced delay — these are kindergarten-level skills

Correct answer: Delayed — circle copying typically emerges by age 3 and cross by age 4

Copying a circle typically develops around age 3 and a cross around age 4, so a 4-year-old unable to do either demonstrates delayed fine motor development.

Question 132: When a OTR professional identifies a potential regulatory violation, the CORRECT first step is to:

Discuss it casually with coworkers
Address it only if directly affected
Wait to see if it resolves on its own
Document the violation and report through proper channels (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Document the violation and report through proper channels

Proper documentation and reporting through established channels ensures accountability.

Question 133: What is the main purpose of therapeutic interventions in OT?

Perform surgery
Diagnose diseases
Enhance functional abilities (Correct answer)
Prescribe medication

Correct answer: Enhance functional abilities

The core purpose of occupational therapy interventions is to enable clients to engage in the occupations they need, want, or are expected to do. This involves enhancing their functional abilities, whether physical, cognitive, or psychosocial, to improve their participation in daily life activities. Unlike medical interventions, OT focuses on performance in meaningful tasks.

Question 134: What does beneficence mean in professional ethics?

Ignoring client welfare
Causing harm
Avoiding responsibility
Promoting client well-being (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Promoting client well-being

Beneficence is a core ethical principle that obligates professionals to act in the best interest of their clients and promote their well-being. This means actively working to do good, prevent harm, and provide services that will benefit the client's health, safety, and overall quality of life. For occupational therapists, this translates into designing interventions that maximize client function and participation.

Question 135: An OTR is treating a patient with burns to the hand. Which positioning principle is MOST important during the acute phase to prevent contracture?

Positioning in the intrinsic-minus position (MCPs extended, IPs flexed)
Positioning in the antideformity (intrinsic-plus) position with wrist extension (Correct answer)
Positioning in full fist closure to maintain tendon glide
Allowing the patient to rest in a position of comfort

Correct answer: Positioning in the antideformity (intrinsic-plus) position with wrist extension

The antideformity position (wrist extension, MCP flexion, IP extension, thumb abduction) counteracts the pull of scar contracture in hand burns.

Question 136: In Certified Occupational Therapist Registered practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace?

Immediately secure the area and report the hazard (Correct answer)
Continue working and report at end of shift
Document it for the next safety audit
Wait for a supervisor to notice the issue

Correct answer: Immediately secure the area and report the hazard

When a safety hazard is identified, the immediate priority is to secure the area to prevent injury and report the hazard through proper channels.

Question 137: Which factor MOST significantly affects the quality of technical outcomes in OTR practice?

The time of day
Speed of procedure completion
The brand of equipment
The practitioner's training, preparation, and attention to detail (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The practitioner's training, preparation, and attention to detail

Quality depends primarily on training, preparation, and attention to detail.

Question 138: Which assessment method provides the MOST reliable data for OTR professionals making critical decisions?

Social media reviews
Single-source data from one stakeholder
Informal verbal feedback alone
Standardized tools combined with professional observation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Standardized tools combined with professional observation

Combining standardized tools with professional observation provides the most comprehensive data.

Question 139: Which regulatory requirement is UNIVERSAL across all Certified Occupational Therapist Registered practice settings?

Working exclusively during business hours
Using specific proprietary software
Maintaining current certification and continuing education (Correct answer)
Limiting services to local jurisdictions

Correct answer: Maintaining current certification and continuing education

Maintaining current certification and continuing education is a universal regulatory requirement.

Question 140: An OT working from a biomechanical frame of reference would be MOST focused on:

Addressing cognitive distortions that limit participation
Modifying the environment to support role performance
Analyzing joint mechanics, strength, endurance, and range of motion (Correct answer)
Improving sensory processing and modulation

Correct answer: Analyzing joint mechanics, strength, endurance, and range of motion

The biomechanical frame of reference addresses musculoskeletal components of performance including ROM, strength, and endurance, particularly in physical rehabilitation.

Question 141: An OTR is working with a 7-year-old with autism spectrum disorder who has tactile defensiveness. Which therapeutic approach is MOST evidence-based for this presentation?

Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT) / brushing protocol (Correct answer)
Cognitive behavioral therapy alone
Restricting all tactile input
Forced exposure to aversive textures

Correct answer: Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT) / brushing protocol

The Wilbarger DPPT (brushing protocol) uses deep pressure and joint compression to reduce tactile defensiveness and is widely used within a sensory integration framework.

Question 142: Which of the following best exemplifies the OT concept of 'therapeutic use of self'?

Applying biomechanical principles to improve client strength
Selecting evidence-based interventions from the literature
Using standardized assessments to measure client outcomes
Consciously using one's personality, insights, and relationship to benefit the client (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Consciously using one's personality, insights, and relationship to benefit the client

Therapeutic use of self refers to the therapist's deliberate, intentional use of their personality, communication style, and therapeutic relationship as a treatment tool.

Question 143: When conducting a risk assessment for OTR operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority?

Cost of implementing safety measures
Time required for safety training
Convenience for daily operations
Probability and severity of potential harm (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Probability and severity of potential harm

The probability and severity of potential harm are the primary factors in risk assessment.

Question 144: In Certified Occupational Therapist Registered, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises?

To evaluate employee performance reviews
To reduce daily workload
To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies (Correct answer)
To satisfy insurance requirements only

Correct answer: To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies

Regular safety drills ensure that all personnel are prepared to respond effectively during actual emergencies.

Question 145: An OTR who posts a client's photo showing progress on social media, even without using the client's name, most likely violates:

The principle of nonmaleficence only
HIPAA and the principle of confidentiality (Correct answer)
No ethical standard if the client's face is obscured
AOTA's principle of justice

Correct answer: HIPAA and the principle of confidentiality

Posting any identifiable client information, including progress photos, without explicit written authorization violates HIPAA and confidentiality obligations.

Question 146: Which term describes the phenomenon where a person's access to occupations is restricted by circumstances beyond their control, such as imprisonment or hospitalization?

Role loss
Occupational imbalance
Occupational alienation
Occupational deprivation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Occupational deprivation

Occupational deprivation occurs when external circumstances (illness, incarceration, poverty, geography) prevent a person from accessing and participating in meaningful occupations.

Question 147: The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a self-designed tool that:

Helps individuals identify triggers, early warning signs, and personal recovery strategies (Correct answer)
Replaces clinical treatment with peer support exclusively
Provides structured medication management protocols
Is mandated by AOTA for all mental health OT programs

Correct answer: Helps individuals identify triggers, early warning signs, and personal recovery strategies

WRAP helps people identify personal wellness tools, recognize early warning signs of crisis, and create individualized action plans to maintain mental health recovery.

Question 148: During evaluation, an OTR notes that a patient with Parkinson's disease pauses and freezes when initiating gait. Documenting this as a performance skill deficit, the OTR would categorize it under:

Motor and praxis skills (Correct answer)
Cognitive skills
Emotional regulation skills
Communication and interaction skills

Correct answer: Motor and praxis skills

Initiation of movement and sequencing of motor actions are classified as motor and praxis skills within the OTPF.

Question 149: An OTR discovers that a colleague is billing for services not rendered. What is the most appropriate first step?

Address the concern with the colleague or supervisor first per facility policy (Correct answer)
Document the behavior and wait to see if it continues
Ignore it to avoid conflict
Report directly to the state licensing board immediately

Correct answer: Address the concern with the colleague or supervisor first per facility policy

AOTA ethics guidelines recommend addressing concerns through established channels, typically starting with the colleague or supervisor before escalating.

Question 150: An OTR uses the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd Edition (BOT-2) with a 9-year-old. This test assesses:

Sensory processing and integration
Handwriting legibility only
Social-emotional development
Fine and gross motor skills across multiple subtests (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Fine and gross motor skills across multiple subtests

The BOT-2 evaluates fine and gross motor skills including strength, coordination, balance, speed, and dexterity in children and young adults.

Question 151: What role do adaptive devices play in OT interventions?

Limit mobility
Cause injury
Assist with independence (Correct answer)
Reduce therapy effectiveness

Correct answer: Assist with independence

Adaptive devices are tools or equipment designed to make daily tasks easier and safer for individuals with physical or cognitive limitations. Occupational therapists recommend and train clients in the use of these devices, such as dressing aids, modified eating utensils, or mobility aids, to enhance their independence and participation in meaningful occupations. They are crucial for compensating for lost function and promoting autonomy.

Question 152: Which body is primarily responsible for establishing and enforcing OT ethical standards at the national level in the US?

AOTA (Correct answer)
The Joint Commission
State licensing boards
NBCOT

Correct answer: AOTA

AOTA establishes the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, though NBCOT and state boards enforce their own conduct standards.

Question 153: Why is client interview important in evaluation?

Limit data collection
Gather subjective information (Correct answer)
Skip evaluation
Ignore client input

Correct answer: Gather subjective information

The client interview is a vital component of the occupational therapy evaluation process, allowing the therapist to gather subjective information directly from the client. This includes their perspectives, values, goals, occupational history, and perceived challenges, which are crucial for understanding their unique context and developing a client-centered plan. It establishes rapport and ensures the client's voice is heard.

Question 154: A client reports feeling disconnected from meaningful roles after retirement. Which OT construct best captures this experience?

Occupational alienation (Correct answer)
Occupational deprivation
Occupational imbalance
Role dysfunction

Correct answer: Occupational alienation

Occupational alienation occurs when individuals engage in activities that feel meaningless or disconnected from their sense of self and identity.

Question 155: When a OTR professional encounters an unexpected result during a procedure, the FIRST action should be to:

Stop, assess the situation, and determine whether to proceed or seek guidance (Correct answer)
Repeat the procedure immediately
Continue and address it later
Report without preliminary assessment

Correct answer: Stop, assess the situation, and determine whether to proceed or seek guidance

Stopping to assess unexpected results is critical for safety and quality.

Question 156: A preschool child receives OT for sensory modulation difficulties and displays sensory-seeking behaviors. Which activity would BEST provide the proprioceptive and vestibular input this child craves?

Finger painting with light strokes
Listening to calming music
Quiet coloring at a desk
Spinning in a net swing followed by jumping on a trampoline (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Spinning in a net swing followed by jumping on a trampoline

Spinning in a net swing provides vestibular input while jumping on a trampoline provides proprioceptive input, directly meeting the sensory-seeking child's need for intense movement feedback.

Question 157: Which AOTA ethical principle obligates an OTR to maintain current knowledge and skills?

Beneficence (Correct answer)
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity

Correct answer: Beneficence

Beneficence includes the duty to provide competent care, which requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Question 158: A client reports difficulty managing money and using public transportation. According to the OTPF, these are examples of which occupational domain?

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) (Correct answer)
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Rest and sleep
Social participation

Correct answer: Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

Financial management and community mobility are IADLs, which are more complex activities that support independence in daily life.

Question 159: When documenting assessment findings in OTR practice, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Use jargon only experts understand
Include only positive findings
Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually (Correct answer)
Summarize verbally without written documentation

Correct answer: Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually

Assessment documentation must be objective, factual, and comprehensive.

Question 160: During evaluation, an OTR observes that a client consistently neglects objects on the left side of space. The MOST appropriate tool to formally assess this finding is:

Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS) (Correct answer)
Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Trail Making Test
Wolf Motor Function Test

Correct answer: Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS)

The CBS is a standardized observational scale specifically designed to assess unilateral spatial neglect in functional activities.

Question 161: When using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), which subtests are evaluated by the occupational therapist rather than the physical therapist?

Stationary and locomotion subtests
Balance and running speed subtests
Grasping and visual-motor integration subtests (Correct answer)
Object manipulation and reflexes subtests

Correct answer: Grasping and visual-motor integration subtests

Occupational therapists typically administer the Grasping and Visual-Motor Integration subtests of the PDMS-2, as these assess fine motor skills within OT's scope.

Question 162: How should occupational therapists handle ethical dilemmas?

Ignore the dilemma
Act without consideration
Consult guidelines and seek advice (Correct answer)
Delegate responsibility

Correct answer: Consult guidelines and seek advice

When faced with an ethical dilemma, occupational therapists should not act impulsively but rather engage in a structured decision-making process. This involves consulting professional ethical guidelines, seeking advice from supervisors or ethics committees, and considering all relevant factors. This approach ensures a thoughtful, defensible, and ethically sound resolution that prioritizes client welfare and professional standards.

Question 163: When fabricating a dorsal blocking splint after flexor tendon repair (Zone II), what position should be maintained?

Wrist extension 30°, MCPs in extension, IPs in extension
Wrist neutral, all joints at 0°
Wrist flexion 20-30°, MCPs flexion 60-70°, IPs in full extension (Correct answer)
Wrist flexion 45°, all digits fully flexed

Correct answer: Wrist flexion 20-30°, MCPs flexion 60-70°, IPs in full extension

A dorsal blocking splint for Zone II flexor tendon repairs maintains wrist and MCP flexion while allowing IP extension to protect the repair under reduced tension.

Question 164: Which approach is MOST important for OTR professionals when applying technical procedures?

Following personal shortcuts
Applying the same technique without variation
Adhering to established protocols while adapting to specific conditions (Correct answer)
Using the fastest method regardless of standards

Correct answer: Adhering to established protocols while adapting to specific conditions

Technical procedures require adherence to protocols with professional judgment for adaptation.

Question 165: Which document provides the primary ethical framework guiding occupational therapy practice in the United States?

The International Classification of Functioning (ICF)
The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF)
The AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics (Correct answer)
State licensure statutes

Correct answer: The AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics

The AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics outlines the core values and ethical principles that guide OT professional conduct in the US.

Question 166: A primary purpose of psychoeducation groups led by OTs in mental health settings is to:

Provide formal cognitive assessments for diagnostic purposes
Conduct medication management counseling
Train clients in vocational skills for competitive employment
Help clients understand their illness and develop coping and self-management skills (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Help clients understand their illness and develop coping and self-management skills

Psychoeducation groups help clients and families understand mental health conditions and develop practical strategies for self-management and coping.

Question 167: An OTR working with a child with Down syndrome addresses hypotonia during fine motor tasks. Which strategy BEST compensates for reduced hand muscle tone during writing?

Use a slanted writing surface and weighted pencil grip (Correct answer)
Switch to purely verbal assessments
Reduce writing time to zero
Splint all finger joints in extension

Correct answer: Use a slanted writing surface and weighted pencil grip

A slanted surface promotes wrist extension and stabilizes the forearm, while a weighted grip increases proprioceptive feedback, both compensating for hypotonia during writing.

Question 168: Which documentation practice BEST demonstrates regulatory compliance for OTR certified professionals?

Filing documents only when audited
Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities (Correct answer)
Relying on memory for routine procedures
Keeping informal handwritten notes

Correct answer: Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities

Organized, dated, and signed records demonstrate systematic regulatory compliance.

Question 169: What is the benefit of group therapy in OT?

Reduces motivation
Encourages social support (Correct answer)
Limits participation
Isolates clients

Correct answer: Encourages social support

Group therapy in occupational therapy provides a unique environment for clients to interact with peers facing similar challenges. It fosters social support, reduces feelings of isolation, and allows for shared learning and problem-solving. Clients can practice social skills, receive feedback, and gain confidence in a supportive community setting, enhancing their overall well-being and participation.

Question 170: Which of the following best exemplifies the ethical principle of justice in OT practice?

Advocating for equal access to OT services for underserved populations (Correct answer)
Providing the same intervention to every client regardless of need
Limiting services to clients most likely to achieve maximum outcomes
Prioritizing clients who pay out of pocket over those with Medicaid

Correct answer: Advocating for equal access to OT services for underserved populations

Justice in OT ethics includes advocating for equitable access to services and addressing disparities in the healthcare system.

Question 171: Which type of wheelchair cushion is most appropriate for a client with Stage II pressure injuries and limited repositioning ability?

Air-flotation cushion (Correct answer)
Gel cushion
Foam cushion
Solid insert cushion

Correct answer: Air-flotation cushion

Air-flotation cushions provide dynamic pressure redistribution and are indicated for clients with existing pressure injuries who cannot reposition frequently.

NBCOT OTR Certification Exam

The NBCOT OTR Certification Examination certifies entry-level occupational therapists to ensure they possess the necessary knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice.

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