Rehabilitation and Therapy Occupational Therapy 1

Question 1

Which framework used by occupational therapists categorizes occupations into areas such as ADLs, IADLs, work, and leisure?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF)

Answer

The OTPF is AOTA's official framework that organizes occupational therapy practice around domains including occupations, client factors, performance skills, and contexts.

Question 2

What does ADL stand for in occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Activities of Daily Living

Answer

ADLs are fundamental self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting that individuals perform daily.

Question 3

A patient with right-sided hemiplegia following stroke should be taught to dress using which technique?

Accepted Answer

Dress the affected (right) side first, undress the affected side last

Answer

The standard compensatory dressing technique for hemiplegic patients is to dress the weaker side first and undress the weaker side last to minimize manipulation.

Question 4

Which assistive device is commonly recommended for a patient with weak hand grip during meal preparation?

Accepted Answer

Built-up handle utensils

Answer

Built-up handle utensils increase the diameter of the grip, reducing the pinch force needed, which benefits patients with arthritis or weakness.

Question 5

What does IADL stand for?

Accepted Answer

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Answer

IADLs include more complex tasks like cooking, driving, managing finances, and medication management that support independent community living.

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Rehabilitation and Therapy Occupational Therapy 1