OTKE/NBCOT Prep Exam| Correct
Answers| Updated 2026|Verified
A patient demonstrates weakness in elbow flexion when the forearm is
positioned in pronation. Which is the primary muscle responsible for this
motion? - Ans--Brachialis
The brachialis performs elbow flexion in pronation.
A patient presents with an acute injury of a wrist sprain with pain and
swelling. What is the MOST appropriate modality? - Ans--icepack
ice (cryotherapy) is the only appropriate modality. Any heating agent will
continue to aggravate edema and inflammation and is not recommended in
the acute stage of injury.
Regarding trustworthiness of qualitative research, which criterion is defined
as the assurance that all relevant information is documented and included
in the study's findings? - Ans--Dependability
confirmability is the accuracy of the findings in relation to the info received
through the study.
transferability is the ability of a study's results to correlate w/ related studies
credibility is the study's ability to provide an accurate overview of info
received, regardless of whether it supports the theory or purpose of the
study.
Which type of wrist fracture is characterized by the fractured segment being
pushed forward toward to volar side of the wrist? - Ans--Smith's fracture
smith's fracture is a bone fracture in the distal portion of the radius in which
the fractured segment is pushed forward toward the volar side of the wrist.
colles' fracture is the opposite-fracture is backwards towards dorsal side
boxer's fracture-injury to the 5th metacarpal in the hand
schaphoid fracture-injury to scaphoid carpal bone
An OT is educating her client on health strategies to prevent a stroke. Which
of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor? - Ans--age
,smoking, alcohol abuse and hypertension are all modifiable risk factors for
a stroke
an OT is providing basic life support for an adult patient who is
unresponsive. What is the correct sequencing for CPR (cardiopulmonary
resuscitation)?
1. Airway, breathing, compressions
2. compressions, airway, breathing
3. breathing, airway, compressions
4. airway, compressions, breathing - Ans--2. compressions, airway,
breathing
this is true EXCEPT for newborns (neonates) they are airway, breathing,
compressions
Which is NOT an appropriate treatment modification when working with a
patient with impaired vision?
A. Stand at an individual's midline when addressing them
B. use worksheets w/ large print and low contrast between lettering and
paper
C. use a desk lamp to increase the light in the room
D. Provide ample time for accurate scanning. - Ans--B. use worksheets w/
large print and LOW contrast between lettering and paper
The therapist should use worksheets w/ large print and HIGH contrast
between lettering and paper to aid in ability to discriminate between the text
and the background.
Providing ample time for scanning and using a desk lamp to increase the
light source are appropriate mods. If an individual has a peripheral field
deficit, standing at their midline would be most appropriate when
addressing them.
, An OT is working on scissor skills in an early preschool classroom setting.
The 2.5 year old child should demonstrate which skill with scissors?
A. Makes snips on the edge of the paper
B. Cuts along a line
C. Cuts a circle
D. Moves the scissors forward when cutting the paper - Ans--A. Makes
snips on the edge of the paper
Snipping the edges of the paper is the most typical skill present in a 2.5 year
old. Moving the scissors forward and cutting alone a line are both
demonstrated at 3-4 years old and cutting a circle is for 3.5-4.5 years old.
When performing a house assessment for an OT evaluation, the therapist
notices the house has a ramp for wheelchair access. The ramp is 10 feet
long from the front door, over the stairs. The stairs have 4 steps, each with a
7 inch rise. Is this an appropriate ramp?
A. No. the ramp should be 28 feet long
B. Yes. This is an appropriate length for the situation
C. yes. the Length doesn't mater, as long as it covers the stairs
D. No. The ramp should be feet long. - Ans--A. No. The ramp should be 28
feet long.
A ramp should provide 1 foot of slope for every inch of rise. In this situation,
there are 4 stair steps, each with a 7 inch rise (4x7=28 inches). Therefore,
the ramp should be 28 feet long. The existing ramp is not as safe as a longer
ramp would be.
Which of the following is NOT considered a normal vital sign value?
A. 70 year old male with resting respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
B. 58 yr old male w/ resting heart rate of 78 bpm
C. Newborn infant w/ heart rate of 120 bpm
D. 20 yr old female w/ blood pressure of 118/76 mmHg - Ans--A. 70 yr old
male w/ resting respiratory rate of 24 breaths per min
Answers| Updated 2026|Verified
A patient demonstrates weakness in elbow flexion when the forearm is
positioned in pronation. Which is the primary muscle responsible for this
motion? - Ans--Brachialis
The brachialis performs elbow flexion in pronation.
A patient presents with an acute injury of a wrist sprain with pain and
swelling. What is the MOST appropriate modality? - Ans--icepack
ice (cryotherapy) is the only appropriate modality. Any heating agent will
continue to aggravate edema and inflammation and is not recommended in
the acute stage of injury.
Regarding trustworthiness of qualitative research, which criterion is defined
as the assurance that all relevant information is documented and included
in the study's findings? - Ans--Dependability
confirmability is the accuracy of the findings in relation to the info received
through the study.
transferability is the ability of a study's results to correlate w/ related studies
credibility is the study's ability to provide an accurate overview of info
received, regardless of whether it supports the theory or purpose of the
study.
Which type of wrist fracture is characterized by the fractured segment being
pushed forward toward to volar side of the wrist? - Ans--Smith's fracture
smith's fracture is a bone fracture in the distal portion of the radius in which
the fractured segment is pushed forward toward the volar side of the wrist.
colles' fracture is the opposite-fracture is backwards towards dorsal side
boxer's fracture-injury to the 5th metacarpal in the hand
schaphoid fracture-injury to scaphoid carpal bone
An OT is educating her client on health strategies to prevent a stroke. Which
of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor? - Ans--age
,smoking, alcohol abuse and hypertension are all modifiable risk factors for
a stroke
an OT is providing basic life support for an adult patient who is
unresponsive. What is the correct sequencing for CPR (cardiopulmonary
resuscitation)?
1. Airway, breathing, compressions
2. compressions, airway, breathing
3. breathing, airway, compressions
4. airway, compressions, breathing - Ans--2. compressions, airway,
breathing
this is true EXCEPT for newborns (neonates) they are airway, breathing,
compressions
Which is NOT an appropriate treatment modification when working with a
patient with impaired vision?
A. Stand at an individual's midline when addressing them
B. use worksheets w/ large print and low contrast between lettering and
paper
C. use a desk lamp to increase the light in the room
D. Provide ample time for accurate scanning. - Ans--B. use worksheets w/
large print and LOW contrast between lettering and paper
The therapist should use worksheets w/ large print and HIGH contrast
between lettering and paper to aid in ability to discriminate between the text
and the background.
Providing ample time for scanning and using a desk lamp to increase the
light source are appropriate mods. If an individual has a peripheral field
deficit, standing at their midline would be most appropriate when
addressing them.
, An OT is working on scissor skills in an early preschool classroom setting.
The 2.5 year old child should demonstrate which skill with scissors?
A. Makes snips on the edge of the paper
B. Cuts along a line
C. Cuts a circle
D. Moves the scissors forward when cutting the paper - Ans--A. Makes
snips on the edge of the paper
Snipping the edges of the paper is the most typical skill present in a 2.5 year
old. Moving the scissors forward and cutting alone a line are both
demonstrated at 3-4 years old and cutting a circle is for 3.5-4.5 years old.
When performing a house assessment for an OT evaluation, the therapist
notices the house has a ramp for wheelchair access. The ramp is 10 feet
long from the front door, over the stairs. The stairs have 4 steps, each with a
7 inch rise. Is this an appropriate ramp?
A. No. the ramp should be 28 feet long
B. Yes. This is an appropriate length for the situation
C. yes. the Length doesn't mater, as long as it covers the stairs
D. No. The ramp should be feet long. - Ans--A. No. The ramp should be 28
feet long.
A ramp should provide 1 foot of slope for every inch of rise. In this situation,
there are 4 stair steps, each with a 7 inch rise (4x7=28 inches). Therefore,
the ramp should be 28 feet long. The existing ramp is not as safe as a longer
ramp would be.
Which of the following is NOT considered a normal vital sign value?
A. 70 year old male with resting respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
B. 58 yr old male w/ resting heart rate of 78 bpm
C. Newborn infant w/ heart rate of 120 bpm
D. 20 yr old female w/ blood pressure of 118/76 mmHg - Ans--A. 70 yr old
male w/ resting respiratory rate of 24 breaths per min
