POST-ACUTE/SNF CARE COMPLETE 325 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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Question 1:
Which of the following is the most comprehensive set of interventions an
occupational therapist would typically provide for older adults in a post-acute or
skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting?
A) ADL training only
B) Transfer training and strengthening only
C) ADL/IADL training, transfer training, strengthening, cognitive intervention, and
caregiver education
D) Pain management and positioning only
Correct Answer: C
Question 2:
A 78-year-old patient post-hip replacement is having difficulty getting in and out of
bed independently. What is the MOST appropriate OT intervention?
A) Caregiver education only
B) Strengthening exercises without transfer practice
C) Transfer training with compensatory techniques and caregiver education
D) Referral to physical therapy without OT involvement
Correct Answer: C
Question 3:
An OT working in SNF care notices a patient with mild dementia is struggling to
,remember the steps for bathing. Which cognitive intervention is MOST
appropriate?
A) Ignore the issue as it is expected with aging
B) Provide written step-by-step instructions with pictures
C) Complete all bathing tasks for the patient
D) Recommend immediate discharge to memory care
Correct Answer: B
Question 4:
A patient with Parkinson's disease is at risk for falls during toileting transfers.
What should the OT prioritize?
A) Bedside commode placement and transfer training
B) Restraints to prevent falls
C) Limiting fluid intake to reduce toileting needs
D) Discontinuing OT services
Correct Answer: A
Question 5:
Which of the following is an IADL that an OT would address in a post-acute SNF
setting?
A) Grooming
B) Dressing
C) Medication management
D) Toileting
Correct Answer: C
,Question 6:
A patient's family is concerned about how to safely assist their mother with
transfers after discharge. What is the OT's role?
A) Provide caregiver education and hands-on training before discharge
B) Tell the family to figure it out on their own
C) Only provide written instructions without demonstration
D) Defer all questions to nursing staff
Correct Answer: A
Question 7:
What is the primary purpose of strengthening interventions in a post-acute SNF
setting?
A) To prepare the patient for bodybuilding competitions
B) To improve functional performance and reduce risk of falls
C) To increase muscle mass for cosmetic reasons
D) To replace the need for ADL training
Correct Answer: B
Question 8:
An OT is working with a patient post-stroke who has left-sided neglect. Which
cognitive intervention is MOST appropriate?
A) Ignore the neglect as it will resolve on its own
B) Visual scanning training and environmental modifications
C) Restrict all activities to the right side only
D) Discharge the patient immediately
Correct Answer: B
, Question 9:
In a skilled nursing facility, which of the following is an example of a positioning
intervention?
A) Teaching a patient to dress independently
B) Recommending a wheelchair cushion to prevent pressure ulcers
C) Cooking a meal with the patient
D) Providing financial management training
Correct Answer: B
Question 10:
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) becomes short of
breath during ADLs. What energy conservation technique should the OT teach?
A) Rush through all tasks to finish quickly
B) Avoid all physical activity
C) Pace activities and use a shower chair for bathing
D) Only perform ADLs in the morning regardless of energy level
Correct Answer: C
Question 11:
What is the primary focus of OT intervention in post-acute care?
A) Long-term institutional placement
B) Maximizing functional independence for safe discharge
C) Providing indefinite therapy services
D) Diagnosing medical conditions
Correct Answer: B