NBCOT Occupational Therapy Certification Study test in
depth Examination and 100% correctly verified Solutions
Latest version 2024/2025
For self-feeding with c5 spinal cord injury, what piece of equipment would be most
appropriate? - correct answer mobile arm support
When planning intervention for individuals int he acute phase of cardiac rehab, it is most
important for the ot to select activities that: - correct answer decrease the effects of
prolonged inactivity, such as thromboembolism, orthostatic hypotension, and muscle
atrophy
What is the most important when using a remotivation approach with a group of elderly
individuals? - correct answer use of photos, music, and discussion to encourage
discussion of memories
A child with adhd also exhibits perceptual deficits. What activity would be most effective
intervention to train visual attention? - correct answer blowing cotton balls at a target
because child with adhd have difficulty with sustained attention and effort and blowing
cottons balls at a target is a short-term activity with immediate reward for successful
completion rather than delayed gratification
An ot is training an adult worker with a developmental disability to put a pencil in the box
before putting in the score pad in the box for a game packing task in a sheltered
workshop. The pt has not done this before. What type of reinforcement schedule would
be best to achieve the goal oflearning this task sequence? - correct answer
continuous reinforcement of correct responses - continuous reinforcement is best for
learning new behaviors, intermittent reinforcement is best for maintaining behaviors.
A pt with guillain barre is expected to stay in hospital 3-4 weeks. When should the ot
practitioner order adaptive equipment? - correct answer just before discharge to
accurately determine the pt's needs
For a pt at acl 4, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer provide project samples for clients to duplicate
,For a pt at acl 3, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer provide repetitive, one-step activities. Pt will not likely produce consistent
results.
For a pt at acl 5, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer demonstrate a 3 step assembly process
For a pt at acl 6, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer provide written directions for the individuals to follow
A toddler has feeding difficulties because of deficient oral-motor control and oral
defensiveness but the parents want him to be able to eat cut up meats and veggies.
The ot tells the parents the child can start eating these foods when their child is able to
tolerate what? - correct answer dry cereals with milk.
How to increase oral tolerance and control of food - correct answer gradually modify
textures from smooth and consistent (strained fruits and veggies) to smooth and slightly
varied (apple sauce and mashed bananas and scrambled eggs) to increasingly resistive
foods and a combination of contrasts such as hard and crunchy mixed with soft or liquid
(i.e. Dry cereal and milk). After the child has mastered this level of control and
tolerance, he can safely proceed to an even greater variety of textures, tastes, and
temperatures offered at family meals.
After a total hip replacement how does the pt perform a passenger side car transfer? -
correct answer back up the body to the passenger seat, hold onto a stable section of
the car, extend the involved leg, and slowly sit in the car.
What is the only activity that will facilitate hand function in the preparation phase? -
correct answer weight-bearing on hands
What help improve the ability of someone with a c6 or c7 sci to hold something? -
correct answer wrist splints to promote development of tenodesis by allowing the
finger flexors to shorten so the person will have a functional grasp when the wrist is
extended.
, An ot is positioning a child with poor muscle tone and postural instability into a prone
stander to develop head righting. The child rapidly shows fatigue. How can the therapist
best adjust the stander to decrease these reactions while continuing to address the goal
of head righting? - correct answer position the stander at 75 to 90 degrees from the
floor so that the child doesn't have to work against gravity a lot, but isn't standing up
straight which would be the easiest.
What is an effective strategy for increasing attention to the left for a person who has a
diagnosis of unilateral neglect? - correct answer encouraging available hemiplegic
limb movements before or during a task because any movement will activate additional
motor units which will then increase attention to the left
What is the best height for a toilet for someone with lower extremity paralysis in a
standard wheelchair? - correct answer 18 inches which is the height of a standard
wheelchair seat, making transfers easier
Acmrdd - correct answer accredation council for services for the mentally retarded
and other developmentally disabled persons
Jcaho - correct answer joint commission of accreditation of hospital organizations
reviews medical care of hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospices, long-term care
agencies, and mr/dd programs seeking accreditation.
Carf - correct answer commission on accreditation of rehab facilities reviews
programs in free standing facilities as well as those that are part of a hospital system
What is the maximum height a door threshold can be for a person in a wheelchair? -
correct answer half an inch, beveled
Program evaluation - correct answer a systematic collection and reporting of
outcomes data to document program effectiveness and cost-efficiency
depth Examination and 100% correctly verified Solutions
Latest version 2024/2025
For self-feeding with c5 spinal cord injury, what piece of equipment would be most
appropriate? - correct answer mobile arm support
When planning intervention for individuals int he acute phase of cardiac rehab, it is most
important for the ot to select activities that: - correct answer decrease the effects of
prolonged inactivity, such as thromboembolism, orthostatic hypotension, and muscle
atrophy
What is the most important when using a remotivation approach with a group of elderly
individuals? - correct answer use of photos, music, and discussion to encourage
discussion of memories
A child with adhd also exhibits perceptual deficits. What activity would be most effective
intervention to train visual attention? - correct answer blowing cotton balls at a target
because child with adhd have difficulty with sustained attention and effort and blowing
cottons balls at a target is a short-term activity with immediate reward for successful
completion rather than delayed gratification
An ot is training an adult worker with a developmental disability to put a pencil in the box
before putting in the score pad in the box for a game packing task in a sheltered
workshop. The pt has not done this before. What type of reinforcement schedule would
be best to achieve the goal oflearning this task sequence? - correct answer
continuous reinforcement of correct responses - continuous reinforcement is best for
learning new behaviors, intermittent reinforcement is best for maintaining behaviors.
A pt with guillain barre is expected to stay in hospital 3-4 weeks. When should the ot
practitioner order adaptive equipment? - correct answer just before discharge to
accurately determine the pt's needs
For a pt at acl 4, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer provide project samples for clients to duplicate
,For a pt at acl 3, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer provide repetitive, one-step activities. Pt will not likely produce consistent
results.
For a pt at acl 5, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer demonstrate a 3 step assembly process
For a pt at acl 6, what is the best method for introducing an assembly activity? - correct
answer provide written directions for the individuals to follow
A toddler has feeding difficulties because of deficient oral-motor control and oral
defensiveness but the parents want him to be able to eat cut up meats and veggies.
The ot tells the parents the child can start eating these foods when their child is able to
tolerate what? - correct answer dry cereals with milk.
How to increase oral tolerance and control of food - correct answer gradually modify
textures from smooth and consistent (strained fruits and veggies) to smooth and slightly
varied (apple sauce and mashed bananas and scrambled eggs) to increasingly resistive
foods and a combination of contrasts such as hard and crunchy mixed with soft or liquid
(i.e. Dry cereal and milk). After the child has mastered this level of control and
tolerance, he can safely proceed to an even greater variety of textures, tastes, and
temperatures offered at family meals.
After a total hip replacement how does the pt perform a passenger side car transfer? -
correct answer back up the body to the passenger seat, hold onto a stable section of
the car, extend the involved leg, and slowly sit in the car.
What is the only activity that will facilitate hand function in the preparation phase? -
correct answer weight-bearing on hands
What help improve the ability of someone with a c6 or c7 sci to hold something? -
correct answer wrist splints to promote development of tenodesis by allowing the
finger flexors to shorten so the person will have a functional grasp when the wrist is
extended.
, An ot is positioning a child with poor muscle tone and postural instability into a prone
stander to develop head righting. The child rapidly shows fatigue. How can the therapist
best adjust the stander to decrease these reactions while continuing to address the goal
of head righting? - correct answer position the stander at 75 to 90 degrees from the
floor so that the child doesn't have to work against gravity a lot, but isn't standing up
straight which would be the easiest.
What is an effective strategy for increasing attention to the left for a person who has a
diagnosis of unilateral neglect? - correct answer encouraging available hemiplegic
limb movements before or during a task because any movement will activate additional
motor units which will then increase attention to the left
What is the best height for a toilet for someone with lower extremity paralysis in a
standard wheelchair? - correct answer 18 inches which is the height of a standard
wheelchair seat, making transfers easier
Acmrdd - correct answer accredation council for services for the mentally retarded
and other developmentally disabled persons
Jcaho - correct answer joint commission of accreditation of hospital organizations
reviews medical care of hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospices, long-term care
agencies, and mr/dd programs seeking accreditation.
Carf - correct answer commission on accreditation of rehab facilities reviews
programs in free standing facilities as well as those that are part of a hospital system
What is the maximum height a door threshold can be for a person in a wheelchair? -
correct answer half an inch, beveled
Program evaluation - correct answer a systematic collection and reporting of
outcomes data to document program effectiveness and cost-efficiency
