OTR Study Guide 2026
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📋 OTR Exam Format at a Glance
📚 OTR Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample OTR Questions & Answers
1. 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:
Initiation of movement and sequencing of motor actions are classified as motor and praxis skills within the OTPF.
2. Which technique uses purposeful activity to promote motor skills?
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.
3. A client asks the OTR to keep a safety concern secret from the treatment team. The OTR should:
Client safety is a paramount concern that overrides confidentiality when there is imminent risk of harm.
4. Which standardized assessment is MOST appropriate to evaluate functional daily living skills in a child aged 6 months to 7.5 years?
The PEDI assesses functional capabilities and caregiver assistance in self-care, mobility, and social function for children from 6 months to 7.5 years.
5. Why are ethical standards important in OT?
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.
6. Which augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device feature is MOST critical for a client with ALS who retains only eye movement?
Eye-gaze technology allows individuals who retain only volitional eye movement, as in late-stage ALS, to select messages by directing their gaze.
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