OT 732 – COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which biomechanical approach principle would be BEST applied FIRST to assist a
client with a physical disability in improving their upper extremity strength and
coordination?
a.Adjusting the resistance level of therapeutic exercises to progressively challenge
the client's muscles.
b.Incorporating visual cues and prompts to enhance spatial awareness and hand-
eye coordination.
c.Introducing assistive devices to compensate for reduced grip strength and hand
dexterity
d.Implementing relaxation techniques to reduce muscle tension and promote
optimal joint range of motion. - ANSWER - A
In the context of occupational therapy rehabilitation for weakness after COVID-
19, which biomechanical approach principle would be applied to assist a client in
improving their overall strength and functional abilities?
a.Using orthoses or splints to provide external support and improve joint stability.
,b.Implementing progressive resistance training to gradually increase muscle
workload.
c. Applying manual therapy techniques to mobilize and improve joint range of
motion.
d. Incorporating therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation to facilitate
muscle activation. - ANSWER - B
Which of the following interventions have origins in the biomechanical approach?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Fitting and prescribing static and dynamic orthoses for joint stabilization
b. Providing counseling and emotional support to address psychosocial factors
c. Assessing and addressing ADL performance to enhance functional
independence
d. Incorporating nerve gliding exercises to promote nerve mobility and reduce
symptoms - ANSWER - C & D
Which of the following best describes the role of an occupational
therapist in working with a client who has schizophrenia?
a. Prescribe anti-psychotic medication and oversee plan of care.
,Advise clients on medication management to support functioning
b. Identify therapeutic use of arts for self-expression and creative
process development to support healing and recovery
c. Holistically evaluate and address impairments in functioning, life
roles, habits, and routines to support performance and
participation
d. Assess health behaviors and provide strategies to address self-
management of their schizophrenia - ANSWER - C
An OTR in an outpatient psychosocial program sets goals with a
client to improve motivation for completing basic ADLs every day,
resume daily community activity, and medication management of
Zoloft. The therapist is MOST likely working with a client with
what diagnosis?
a. Obsessive compulsive disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Major depression
, d. Substance use disorder - ANSWER - C
An OTR's guiding framework about improving the lives of clients
with mental illness is that changing clients' negative thoughts
(beliefs about experiences and situations) ultimately reduces
negative emotional states and behaviors. What is the OTR's
main theoretical perspective?
a. Psychoanalytic
b. Developmental
c. Cognitive-behavioral
d. Occupational - ANSWER - C
You are working at a rehabilitation hospital and given orders for a
client who recently underwent a right hip replacement. You notice
a foam wedge between the client's legs. What is the wedge
meant to prevent?
A. Adduction of the client's lower extremities
B. Abduction of the client's lower extremities
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which biomechanical approach principle would be BEST applied FIRST to assist a
client with a physical disability in improving their upper extremity strength and
coordination?
a.Adjusting the resistance level of therapeutic exercises to progressively challenge
the client's muscles.
b.Incorporating visual cues and prompts to enhance spatial awareness and hand-
eye coordination.
c.Introducing assistive devices to compensate for reduced grip strength and hand
dexterity
d.Implementing relaxation techniques to reduce muscle tension and promote
optimal joint range of motion. - ANSWER - A
In the context of occupational therapy rehabilitation for weakness after COVID-
19, which biomechanical approach principle would be applied to assist a client in
improving their overall strength and functional abilities?
a.Using orthoses or splints to provide external support and improve joint stability.
,b.Implementing progressive resistance training to gradually increase muscle
workload.
c. Applying manual therapy techniques to mobilize and improve joint range of
motion.
d. Incorporating therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation to facilitate
muscle activation. - ANSWER - B
Which of the following interventions have origins in the biomechanical approach?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Fitting and prescribing static and dynamic orthoses for joint stabilization
b. Providing counseling and emotional support to address psychosocial factors
c. Assessing and addressing ADL performance to enhance functional
independence
d. Incorporating nerve gliding exercises to promote nerve mobility and reduce
symptoms - ANSWER - C & D
Which of the following best describes the role of an occupational
therapist in working with a client who has schizophrenia?
a. Prescribe anti-psychotic medication and oversee plan of care.
,Advise clients on medication management to support functioning
b. Identify therapeutic use of arts for self-expression and creative
process development to support healing and recovery
c. Holistically evaluate and address impairments in functioning, life
roles, habits, and routines to support performance and
participation
d. Assess health behaviors and provide strategies to address self-
management of their schizophrenia - ANSWER - C
An OTR in an outpatient psychosocial program sets goals with a
client to improve motivation for completing basic ADLs every day,
resume daily community activity, and medication management of
Zoloft. The therapist is MOST likely working with a client with
what diagnosis?
a. Obsessive compulsive disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Major depression
, d. Substance use disorder - ANSWER - C
An OTR's guiding framework about improving the lives of clients
with mental illness is that changing clients' negative thoughts
(beliefs about experiences and situations) ultimately reduces
negative emotional states and behaviors. What is the OTR's
main theoretical perspective?
a. Psychoanalytic
b. Developmental
c. Cognitive-behavioral
d. Occupational - ANSWER - C
You are working at a rehabilitation hospital and given orders for a
client who recently underwent a right hip replacement. You notice
a foam wedge between the client's legs. What is the wedge
meant to prevent?
A. Adduction of the client's lower extremities
B. Abduction of the client's lower extremities
