EXAM: COTA STUDY GUIDE; QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (A+)
An individual with gullian barre syndrome exhibits good upper extremity
strength. The activity that would be most appropriate for futher strengthening
and endurance building would be Correct Answer-washing windows
A person with peripheral neuropathy exhibits loss of pinprick, light touch,
pressure, and temperature sensation. The cota explains to the client the the
most appropriate form of intervention to address this type of sensory loss would
be a program of Correct Answer-sensory compensation
Which of the following community activities provides an appropriate level of
challenge for a client beginning assertiveness training Correct Answer-asking
a department store salesperson for information about an item without buying it
Which of the following is most important to include in the initial intervention for
an individual with complete paralysis as a result of gullian barre syndrome
Correct Answer-passive ROM, positioning, and splinting
A young child has a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegia. The cota is teaching the
child's parents how to effectively position the child in sitting so that
participation in family games can be facilitated. What is the most important
point the cota can make. Correct Answer-Make sure the childs hips are
secured against the back of the seat
An individual with depression is ready to return to the job held before taking a
leave of absence. Which of the following is the first action the ot practitoner
should take Correct Answer-perform a job analysis
, EXAM: COTA STUDY GUIDE; QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (A+)
A cota is running a living skills group. Before the active involvement of the
participants, the OT needs to review lecture materials for 30 minutes. The group
composition that is most likely to result in an increased focus on the group
leader and decreased interaction among the group members is Correct
Answer-group size of fewer that five members
A child has poor sitting balance, which interferes with seated tabletop activities.
Which o the following should the cota suggest to the childs teacher for
promotion of ongoing postural adjustments in sitting Correct Answer-provide
a therapy ball to sit on while the child is playing a game of checkers
After administering an interest checklist the cota documents that an individual
has identified a few solitary leisure interests but no interests involving social
interaction. Based on this information what is the best activity to use in the next
session of a leisure counseling group. Correct Answer-an activity exploring
leisure opportunities and problems
An individual with hand weakness has difficulty holding a fork. Using a
biomechanical frame of reference, which of the following interventions would
be most appropriate for the cota to recommend Correct Answer-repeatedly
squeeze with the hand against increasing amounts of resistance
A child has difficulty controlling food in her mouth when swallowing. In helping
the parents plan snacks, the cota would be most likely to recommend Correct
Answer-applesauce
, EXAM: COTA STUDY GUIDE; QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (A+)
A cota is using visual perceptual frame of reference to plan intervention for a
child with visual perceptual problems. The first activities planned should address
which type of visual skills Correct Answer-visual attention skills
The best way for a cota to utilize sensory stimulation for a child with tactile
defensiveness is to Correct Answer-allow the child to self apply tactile stimuli
to maximize the childs tolerance
A 78 year old client who is ambulating with a walker in the home informs the
cota that a fear of falling while bathing concerns him. Although the client took
showers in the past his present fear of falling limits him to sponge bathing. The
cota tells the individual that it is wise to avoid situations in which the client feels
the risk of falling is high. Which of the following should the cota do next?
Correct Answer-explain that therapy will boost his confidence level when
showering
A child has poor sitting balance which interferes with seated tabletop activities.
Which of the following should the cota suggest to the childs teacher for the
promotion of ongoing postural adjustments in sitting Correct Answer-provide
a therapy ball to sit on while the child is playing a game of checkers
A client with paranoia prefers to stay away from the group, working alone at
another table. The best action for the cota to take is to Correct Answer-tell
the client it is ok to work where he feels comfortable in joining the group
An intelligent inpatient with paranoid schizophrenia is starting in the OT
program. Which activity would best engage this patient Correct Answer-
assembling a complex airplane model requiring use of detailed directions
ANSWERS (A+)
An individual with gullian barre syndrome exhibits good upper extremity
strength. The activity that would be most appropriate for futher strengthening
and endurance building would be Correct Answer-washing windows
A person with peripheral neuropathy exhibits loss of pinprick, light touch,
pressure, and temperature sensation. The cota explains to the client the the
most appropriate form of intervention to address this type of sensory loss would
be a program of Correct Answer-sensory compensation
Which of the following community activities provides an appropriate level of
challenge for a client beginning assertiveness training Correct Answer-asking
a department store salesperson for information about an item without buying it
Which of the following is most important to include in the initial intervention for
an individual with complete paralysis as a result of gullian barre syndrome
Correct Answer-passive ROM, positioning, and splinting
A young child has a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegia. The cota is teaching the
child's parents how to effectively position the child in sitting so that
participation in family games can be facilitated. What is the most important
point the cota can make. Correct Answer-Make sure the childs hips are
secured against the back of the seat
An individual with depression is ready to return to the job held before taking a
leave of absence. Which of the following is the first action the ot practitoner
should take Correct Answer-perform a job analysis
, EXAM: COTA STUDY GUIDE; QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (A+)
A cota is running a living skills group. Before the active involvement of the
participants, the OT needs to review lecture materials for 30 minutes. The group
composition that is most likely to result in an increased focus on the group
leader and decreased interaction among the group members is Correct
Answer-group size of fewer that five members
A child has poor sitting balance, which interferes with seated tabletop activities.
Which o the following should the cota suggest to the childs teacher for
promotion of ongoing postural adjustments in sitting Correct Answer-provide
a therapy ball to sit on while the child is playing a game of checkers
After administering an interest checklist the cota documents that an individual
has identified a few solitary leisure interests but no interests involving social
interaction. Based on this information what is the best activity to use in the next
session of a leisure counseling group. Correct Answer-an activity exploring
leisure opportunities and problems
An individual with hand weakness has difficulty holding a fork. Using a
biomechanical frame of reference, which of the following interventions would
be most appropriate for the cota to recommend Correct Answer-repeatedly
squeeze with the hand against increasing amounts of resistance
A child has difficulty controlling food in her mouth when swallowing. In helping
the parents plan snacks, the cota would be most likely to recommend Correct
Answer-applesauce
, EXAM: COTA STUDY GUIDE; QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (A+)
A cota is using visual perceptual frame of reference to plan intervention for a
child with visual perceptual problems. The first activities planned should address
which type of visual skills Correct Answer-visual attention skills
The best way for a cota to utilize sensory stimulation for a child with tactile
defensiveness is to Correct Answer-allow the child to self apply tactile stimuli
to maximize the childs tolerance
A 78 year old client who is ambulating with a walker in the home informs the
cota that a fear of falling while bathing concerns him. Although the client took
showers in the past his present fear of falling limits him to sponge bathing. The
cota tells the individual that it is wise to avoid situations in which the client feels
the risk of falling is high. Which of the following should the cota do next?
Correct Answer-explain that therapy will boost his confidence level when
showering
A child has poor sitting balance which interferes with seated tabletop activities.
Which of the following should the cota suggest to the childs teacher for the
promotion of ongoing postural adjustments in sitting Correct Answer-provide
a therapy ball to sit on while the child is playing a game of checkers
A client with paranoia prefers to stay away from the group, working alone at
another table. The best action for the cota to take is to Correct Answer-tell
the client it is ok to work where he feels comfortable in joining the group
An intelligent inpatient with paranoid schizophrenia is starting in the OT
program. Which activity would best engage this patient Correct Answer-
assembling a complex airplane model requiring use of detailed directions
