OTR Therapeutic Interventions & Techniques 3

Question 1

Which neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT/Bobath) principle guides the handling of a patient with hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting abnormal tone while facilitating normal movement patterns

Answer

NDT/Bobath focuses on inhibiting abnormal tone and facilitating normal movement patterns to promote recovery of motor function.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

When using therapeutic ultrasound in OT practice (where permitted), continuous mode is distinguished from pulsed mode by:

Accepted Answer

Continuous mode produces primarily thermal effects; pulsed mode produces primarily non-thermal/mechanical effects

Answer

Continuous ultrasound generates heat in deep tissues, while pulsed mode minimizes thermal effects and is used for its mechanical (non-thermal) benefits.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Distribute load across multiple joints rather than stressing one joint

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Scanning training that systematically directs visual attention to the left

Answer

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

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OTR Therapeutic Interventions & Techniques 3