NBCOT Practice Revision Questions for
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A person with Parkison's disease is working on bed mobility skills with his COTA and is having
difficulty. What performance skills will be MOST affected?
A. Strength and fine motor coordination
B. Praxis and crossing midline
C. Vestibular and proprioception
D. Postural control and gross motor skills - ANSD. Postural control and gross motor skills
When is the CORRECT time for an occupational therapy evaluation to begin?
A. When the patient requests one
B. When the nurse requests one
C. When the physician's orders are received
D. When the COTA identifies the need - ANSC. When the physician's orders are received
What's the most important thing to address with a child that has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? -
ANSJoint Protection Techniques
De Quervain's disease splint modification? - ANSThumb Spica splint, leaving IP joint free.
Adult pt with Dementia started to cry during OT session because he remembered something
meaningful that he did with his grandson, what should the therapist do FIRST? - ANSListen
empathetically to what he has to say.
Depressed PT with a history of suicide attempts, what should the therapist make sure to do in
the therapy sessions? - ANSCounting things before and after the patient leaves, and escorting
him to his room.
What diseases is cryotherapy contraindicated for? - ANSa. Raynaud's disease
b. Peripheral vascular disease.
c. Active DVT
d. Impaired sensation
f. Impaired cognition ability to communicate.
,Patient is confused with the time because he needs to leave early, what should the therapist do
? - ANSGive pt card with time, date etc.
Pt wandering at night, how can the OTA promote patient safety? - ANSPut lock in doorknob
Pt with Alzheimer's forgets to go to the dining room when it's dinner time, what environmental
modifications should the COTA do with this patient? - ANSPost schedule activities on the lobby
wall.
What are some ACUTE symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSIncoherency
Delusions
Echolalia
What are some negative symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSAnhedonia ( difficulty to express
pleasure)
restricted emotion( Flat Face)
Anergia ( Low energy)
Inattention
What are some positive symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSDelusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized Speech
What should the COTA take into consideration when working with a patient with Pneumonia? -
ANSWays to increase tolerance during daily task
The COTA wants the client to develop a Cylindrical Grip, what activity should the COTA
incorporate to the therapy session?
A. Throwing a ball against a target
B. Use of a hammer
C. Playing tug of war - ANSB. Use of a hammer
Picture with incline table for child to write what is this for - ANSFor wrist stabilization
A COTA is working with a patient that has cataracts, how could the COTA modify the activities?
- ANSBy giving the patient activities with high contrast color and large print
Pt, with bipolar disorder 1, what COTA do FIRST ? - ANSThe COTA sets the limits and needs
to give structured activity to the pt.
A COTA has established services competence, has demonstrated the skills and knowledge to
be a COTA, what is the COTA going to do NEXT? - ANSAttending CEUs
, A child that had a trauma to the elbow. What activities can the child do to avoid the formation of
heterotopic ossification? - ANSGabbing balls and throwing them against a target
What to communicate in a team meeting about a patient that is going to be discharged at
home? - ANSAdress areas to increase safety and level of assistance from family
What will a vestibular disc address? - ANSIt will address balance, strength, motor planning &
posture!
Environmental modifications for a patient that is wandering because he doesn't find the location
of the dining room area. - ANSPut signs in the entrance and exit
What is the purpose of the wrist cock up splint? - ANSTo prevent contractures
Which electrical mechanics can be used with patient that has a pacemaker? - ANSa. TENS
b. NMES
c. SOUND WAVES.
What type of wheelchair would a C3 patient use? - ANSPower Wheelchair controlled with
head, chin or breath
" Sip + Puff "
A client is experiencing widespread of pain sensations, depression, fatigue, memory, and
psychosocial issues. What diagnoses does this describe?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Fibromyalgia
D. Short term memory loss - ANSB. Fibromyalgia
An adult who experienced a TBI 3 months ago is at home receiving OT services. During an
activity the client completely ignores the items on the left side of him. What is the best approach
for the COTA to use with this client?
A. Place bright colored place mat on the left side of the table
B. Place all items on the right side
C. Encourage bilateral activities to promote scanning - ANSA. Place bright colored place mat
on the left side of the table
An individual had relocated to a new area and begins treatment at an outpatient OT clinic for a
follow-up after a rotator cuff surgery. It is 8 weeks post-op. Which is MOST effective for the OTA
to implement at this time?
A. Passive ROM
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answers
A person with Parkison's disease is working on bed mobility skills with his COTA and is having
difficulty. What performance skills will be MOST affected?
A. Strength and fine motor coordination
B. Praxis and crossing midline
C. Vestibular and proprioception
D. Postural control and gross motor skills - ANSD. Postural control and gross motor skills
When is the CORRECT time for an occupational therapy evaluation to begin?
A. When the patient requests one
B. When the nurse requests one
C. When the physician's orders are received
D. When the COTA identifies the need - ANSC. When the physician's orders are received
What's the most important thing to address with a child that has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? -
ANSJoint Protection Techniques
De Quervain's disease splint modification? - ANSThumb Spica splint, leaving IP joint free.
Adult pt with Dementia started to cry during OT session because he remembered something
meaningful that he did with his grandson, what should the therapist do FIRST? - ANSListen
empathetically to what he has to say.
Depressed PT with a history of suicide attempts, what should the therapist make sure to do in
the therapy sessions? - ANSCounting things before and after the patient leaves, and escorting
him to his room.
What diseases is cryotherapy contraindicated for? - ANSa. Raynaud's disease
b. Peripheral vascular disease.
c. Active DVT
d. Impaired sensation
f. Impaired cognition ability to communicate.
,Patient is confused with the time because he needs to leave early, what should the therapist do
? - ANSGive pt card with time, date etc.
Pt wandering at night, how can the OTA promote patient safety? - ANSPut lock in doorknob
Pt with Alzheimer's forgets to go to the dining room when it's dinner time, what environmental
modifications should the COTA do with this patient? - ANSPost schedule activities on the lobby
wall.
What are some ACUTE symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSIncoherency
Delusions
Echolalia
What are some negative symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSAnhedonia ( difficulty to express
pleasure)
restricted emotion( Flat Face)
Anergia ( Low energy)
Inattention
What are some positive symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANSDelusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized Speech
What should the COTA take into consideration when working with a patient with Pneumonia? -
ANSWays to increase tolerance during daily task
The COTA wants the client to develop a Cylindrical Grip, what activity should the COTA
incorporate to the therapy session?
A. Throwing a ball against a target
B. Use of a hammer
C. Playing tug of war - ANSB. Use of a hammer
Picture with incline table for child to write what is this for - ANSFor wrist stabilization
A COTA is working with a patient that has cataracts, how could the COTA modify the activities?
- ANSBy giving the patient activities with high contrast color and large print
Pt, with bipolar disorder 1, what COTA do FIRST ? - ANSThe COTA sets the limits and needs
to give structured activity to the pt.
A COTA has established services competence, has demonstrated the skills and knowledge to
be a COTA, what is the COTA going to do NEXT? - ANSAttending CEUs
, A child that had a trauma to the elbow. What activities can the child do to avoid the formation of
heterotopic ossification? - ANSGabbing balls and throwing them against a target
What to communicate in a team meeting about a patient that is going to be discharged at
home? - ANSAdress areas to increase safety and level of assistance from family
What will a vestibular disc address? - ANSIt will address balance, strength, motor planning &
posture!
Environmental modifications for a patient that is wandering because he doesn't find the location
of the dining room area. - ANSPut signs in the entrance and exit
What is the purpose of the wrist cock up splint? - ANSTo prevent contractures
Which electrical mechanics can be used with patient that has a pacemaker? - ANSa. TENS
b. NMES
c. SOUND WAVES.
What type of wheelchair would a C3 patient use? - ANSPower Wheelchair controlled with
head, chin or breath
" Sip + Puff "
A client is experiencing widespread of pain sensations, depression, fatigue, memory, and
psychosocial issues. What diagnoses does this describe?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Fibromyalgia
D. Short term memory loss - ANSB. Fibromyalgia
An adult who experienced a TBI 3 months ago is at home receiving OT services. During an
activity the client completely ignores the items on the left side of him. What is the best approach
for the COTA to use with this client?
A. Place bright colored place mat on the left side of the table
B. Place all items on the right side
C. Encourage bilateral activities to promote scanning - ANSA. Place bright colored place mat
on the left side of the table
An individual had relocated to a new area and begins treatment at an outpatient OT clinic for a
follow-up after a rotator cuff surgery. It is 8 weeks post-op. Which is MOST effective for the OTA
to implement at this time?
A. Passive ROM
