Rehabilitation and Therapy Occupational Therapy 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a resting hand splint (orthosis) in OT?

Accepted Answer

Maintain the hand in a functional or protective position to prevent contracture

Answer

A resting hand splint holds the wrist and fingers in a functional position to prevent flexion contractures in patients with neurological conditions or inflammatory arthritis.

Question 2

Which standardized assessment evaluates an individual's perceived performance and satisfaction in occupational performance?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

Answer

The COPM is a client-centered outcome measure where patients rate their own performance and satisfaction in self-identified problem areas using a 1–10 scale.

Question 3

In sensory re-education following nerve repair, which phase begins with training light moving touch?

Accepted Answer

Early phase sensory re-education

Answer

Early phase sensory re-education begins with training perception of moving touch and vibration as the nerve regenerates, before progressing to discriminative sensation.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a dynamic splint for a patient with finger extensor tendon repair?

Accepted Answer

Allow controlled tendon gliding while protecting the repair from rupture

Answer

Dynamic splints for extensor tendon repairs allow early controlled motion via rubber band traction, preventing adhesion formation while protecting the tendon.

Question 5

Which model in occupational therapy emphasizes the interaction between volition, habituation, and performance capacity?

Accepted Answer

Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)

Answer

MOHO, developed by Gary Kielhofner, explains occupational participation through the interplay of volition (motivation), habituation (roles/routines), and performance capacity.

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Rehabilitation and Therapy Occupational Therapy 2