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

Strengthen intrinsic hand muscles

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Increase pinch strength

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Facilitate active range of motion

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

Answer

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Answer

Barthel Index

Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Early phase sensory re-education

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Late phase sensory re-education

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Desensitization phase

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Mirror therapy phase

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

Immobilize the finger completely during healing

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Strengthen flexor muscles

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Reduce edema in the hand

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)

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Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model

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Occupational Adaptation model

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Biomechanical frame of reference

Question 6

A patient reports difficulty buttoning shirts due to fine motor deficits. Which adaptive strategy is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Button hook device or magnetic/hook-and-loop button replacements

Answer

Advise the patient to wear only pullover shirts

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Recommend full-time caregiver assistance

Answer

Prescribe strengthening exercises only