Rehabilitation and Therapy Occupational Therapy 3

Question 1

What does the FIM instrument measure in rehabilitation settings?

Accepted Answer

Functional independence across 18 motor and cognitive items scored 1–7

Answer

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) assesses the level of assistance needed for 18 activities, scored from 1 (total assistance) to 7 (complete independence).

Question 2

Which energy conservation technique is recommended for patients with chronic fatigue or cardiopulmonary conditions?

Accepted Answer

Pacing activities and taking rest breaks before fatigue onset

Answer

Pacing involves distributing activity throughout the day and resting before becoming fatigued to maintain function without exhausting energy reserves.

Question 3

What is the OT scope for a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who has cognitive deficits affecting daily living?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive retraining, compensatory strategy training, and environmental modification

Answer

OTs address cognitive-functional deficits after TBI by retraining skills, teaching compensation strategies (e.g., calendars, checklists), and modifying the environment to support independence.

Question 4

When grading a manual muscle test (MMT), a grade of 3/5 indicates what?

Accepted Answer

Active movement through full range of motion against gravity only

Answer

MMT grade 3 (Fair) means the patient can move the limb through full range of motion against gravity but cannot tolerate any additional resistance.

Question 5

Which adaptive equipment aids safe toilet transfers for patients with lower extremity weakness?

Accepted Answer

Raised toilet seat and grab bars

Answer

A raised toilet seat decreases the distance to sit/stand, and grab bars provide stability, together reducing fall risk and physical demand during toilet transfers.

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Rehabilitation and Therapy Occupational Therapy 3