Disorders NBCOT-COTA Review Questions
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) - Correct Answer Due to oxygen deprivation to the brain during birth.
Diagnosible from an early age- sometimes in infancy.
Varying degrees of muscle tone problems, involuntary movement, paralysis, speech
impairement, difficulty with sensory perception.
Cognitive disabilities, sometimes accompany.
Impairments in work, and social funtioning.
OT provides neuromuscular interventions to promote appropriate muscle tone and movement.
Offer training in: ADLs, environmental adaptations and assistive devices.
EX. Wheelchairs, specialized eating utensils, and clothing adaptations; loops on waistbands.
Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS) - Correct Answer Person -> Person via body fluids, blood
transfusion, contaminated needles, birth, or breast-feeding.
Debilitating to immune system.
Vulnerable to opportunistic infections, cancer, and other health problems.
4 levels of classification for patients:
Stage1: test positive, but no symptoms
Stage2: repeated upper respiratory infections and other minor symptoms
Stage3: may have tuberculosis, bacterial infections, digestive problems
Stage4: susceptible to internal fungi; infections, toxoplasmosis, Kaposi's sarcoma (manifests as
multiple open skin lesions)
Symptoms: Sweating, weight loss, fevers, repeated opportunistic infections.
Fatal, and incurable. Possible to extend and improve quality of life for patients.
, Burns - Correct Answer Caused by heat, chemicals, radiation, extreme cold.
Affects the epidermis (outer layer of skin), the dermis (next layer of skin) or may penetrate
further into surface of body.
"Rule of 9" estimates hospital stay, and level of treatment.
9% each for head, neck, upper limbs.
18% lower limbs
36% trunk
1% genitals
1 hospital day per %age of body surface affected.
Classified by degrees according to depth of tissue damage.
Fluid and calorie loss during initial stages.
Edema, scar tissue, chronic pain, nerve damage among other concerns.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Correct Answer Diagnosis: must exhibit
symptoms of inattention and several of hyperactivity, hyperactivity must have been present
before age 7.
Inattention: losing things, carelessness, not appearing to listen when addressed directly, no
follow through on instructions, forgetfulness, easily distracted.
Hyperactivity: fidgeting, difficulty remaining seated or quiet, excessive running/climbing,
excessive talking.
Significant difficulty with occupational functioning, particularly at school.
Treatment: stimulants, behavioral interventions.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Correct Answer Lung disorder.
Tissue becomes dysfunctional and breathing is difficult.
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) - Correct Answer Due to oxygen deprivation to the brain during birth.
Diagnosible from an early age- sometimes in infancy.
Varying degrees of muscle tone problems, involuntary movement, paralysis, speech
impairement, difficulty with sensory perception.
Cognitive disabilities, sometimes accompany.
Impairments in work, and social funtioning.
OT provides neuromuscular interventions to promote appropriate muscle tone and movement.
Offer training in: ADLs, environmental adaptations and assistive devices.
EX. Wheelchairs, specialized eating utensils, and clothing adaptations; loops on waistbands.
Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS) - Correct Answer Person -> Person via body fluids, blood
transfusion, contaminated needles, birth, or breast-feeding.
Debilitating to immune system.
Vulnerable to opportunistic infections, cancer, and other health problems.
4 levels of classification for patients:
Stage1: test positive, but no symptoms
Stage2: repeated upper respiratory infections and other minor symptoms
Stage3: may have tuberculosis, bacterial infections, digestive problems
Stage4: susceptible to internal fungi; infections, toxoplasmosis, Kaposi's sarcoma (manifests as
multiple open skin lesions)
Symptoms: Sweating, weight loss, fevers, repeated opportunistic infections.
Fatal, and incurable. Possible to extend and improve quality of life for patients.
, Burns - Correct Answer Caused by heat, chemicals, radiation, extreme cold.
Affects the epidermis (outer layer of skin), the dermis (next layer of skin) or may penetrate
further into surface of body.
"Rule of 9" estimates hospital stay, and level of treatment.
9% each for head, neck, upper limbs.
18% lower limbs
36% trunk
1% genitals
1 hospital day per %age of body surface affected.
Classified by degrees according to depth of tissue damage.
Fluid and calorie loss during initial stages.
Edema, scar tissue, chronic pain, nerve damage among other concerns.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Correct Answer Diagnosis: must exhibit
symptoms of inattention and several of hyperactivity, hyperactivity must have been present
before age 7.
Inattention: losing things, carelessness, not appearing to listen when addressed directly, no
follow through on instructions, forgetfulness, easily distracted.
Hyperactivity: fidgeting, difficulty remaining seated or quiet, excessive running/climbing,
excessive talking.
Significant difficulty with occupational functioning, particularly at school.
Treatment: stimulants, behavioral interventions.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Correct Answer Lung disorder.
Tissue becomes dysfunctional and breathing is difficult.
