NBCOT PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

An occupational therapist is assessing a rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. Which of the following terms is another phrase for this condition? A. Mallet Finger B. Gamekeeper's thumb C. Heberden's nodes D. Early signs of CTS B. Gamekeeper's thumb An occupational therapist is caring for patient who has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and COPD. Which of the following tasks should the occupational therapist delegate to an aide? A. Transferring the patient during the third visit B. Evaluating the patient C. Taking the patient's vital sign while setting up an exercise program D. Educating the patient on monitoring fatigue A. Transferring the patient during the third visit A patient that has TB can be taken off restrictions after which of the following parameters have been met? A. Negative culture results B. After 30 days of isolation C. Normal body temperature for 48 hours D. Non-productive cough for 72 hours A. Negative culture results An occupational therapist wants to test a patient's ability to sweat. Which of the following assessment tools or techniques would be used? A. Heated whirlpool B. Ninhydrin test C. Tuning fork D. Counter hydration test B. Ninhydrin test Medical records indicate a patient has developed a condition of respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following clinical signs would not apply to a condition of respiratory alkalosis? A. Muscle tetany B. Syncope C. Numbness D. Anxiety D. Anxiety An occupational therapist has been assigned a patient who has recently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre' Syndrome. Which of the following statements is the most applicable when discussing the impairments with Guillainn-Barre' Syndrome with the patient? A. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome gets better after 5 years in almost all cases B. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes limited sensation in the abdominal region C. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes muscle weakness in the legs D. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome C. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes muscle weakness in the legs A patient is currently having a petit mal seizure in the clinic on the floor. Which of the following criteria has the highest priority in this situation? A. Provide a safe environment free of obstruction in the immediate area B. Call a code C. Contact the patient's physician D. Prevent excessive movement of the extremities A. Provide a safe environment free of obstruction in the immediate area A patient has just been prescribed Minipress to control hypertension. The occupational therapist should instruct the patient to be observant of the following: A. Dizziness and light headed sensations B. Weight gain C. Sensory changes in the lower extremities D. Fatigue A. Dizziness and light headed sensations Which of the following recommendation would be the most helpful for someone who has right hemiplegia and is going to a driving program offered by occupational therapy? A. Variable digital and voice controls B. Alternate brake position C. Hand controls with stick on the L D. Use of spinner knob to aid the steering D. Use of a spinner knob to aid with steering An occupational therapist is reviewing a patient's serum glucose levels. Which of the following scenarios would indicate abnormal serum glucose values for a 30 year-old male? A. 70 mg/dl B. 55 mg/dl C. 110 mg/dl D. 100 mg/dl B. 55 mg/dl A 29-year old male has a diagnosis of AIDS. The patient has had a two year history of AIDS. The most likely cognitive deficits include which of the following? A. Disorientation B. Sensory changes C. Inability to produce sound D. Hearing deficits A. Disorientation An occupational therapist is reviewing a patient's current Lithium levels. Which of the following values is outside the therapeutic range? A. 1.0 mEq/L B. 1.1 mEq/L C. 1.2 mEq/L D. 1.3 mEq/L D. 1.3 mEq/L A patient has fallen off a bicycle and fractured the distal radius with an avulsion of the ulna styloid. Which of the following terms would apply? A. De Quervain's Syndrome B. Colles fracture C. Gamekeeper's fracture D. Mallet finger B. Colles fracture An occupational therapist is caring for a retired MD. The MD asks the question, "What type of cells create exocrine secretions?" The correct answer is: A. Alpha cells B. Beta cells C. Acinar cells D. Plasma cells C. Acinar cells