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Question: A patient who is a pianist by profession, is recovering from a recent MI. He is currently in Phase
1 of his cardiac rehabilitation and is permitted to participate in Stage 1 activities. The patient has asked you
to give him access to a keyboard as he finds playing music very relaxing. As playing the keyboard exceeds
the recommended MET level that the patient is permitted to expend at this stage of his recovery, what other
leisure activity can you recommend to the patient, which is more appropriate?
Correct Answer: Reading. The question is asking which activity is allowed at Stage 1. At this stage, only
activities which expend 1-1.4 METs are permitted. Recreation: Stage 1 (1-1.4 MET) Reading, radio,
non-competitive table games, light handwork
Question: Stage 1 MI - MET level activities
Correct Answer: (1-1.4 METS) Reading, radio, non-competitive table games, light handwork
Question: Stage 2 MI - MET level activities
Correct Answer: (1.4 - 2.0 METS) recreational activities in sitting: Crafts, painting, knitting, sewing,
mosaics, embroidery
Question: A 45-year-old patient who has a history of breast cancer has been referred for OT intervention.
The OT who is performing the initial evaluation observes that the patient has significant lymphedema in her
left upper extremity. The OT would like to accurately measure the patient's lymphedema in order to form a
baseline and monitor progress in response to a newly developed lymphedema program. Which method
would be the most objective to attain precise measurements?
Correct Answer: Volumeter
Question: A patient who is a professional volleyball player is being seen in a hand clinic and complains of
stiffness, soreness, and tightness in his hands. The OT recommends a safe splint or an intrinsic plus splint.
What is the best way to describe the benefit of this splint to this patient?
Correct Answer: To hold the MCP joints in extension
Question: A patient recently experienced shoulder trauma and as a result sustained a brachial plexus injury.
What single upper limb movement would be the MOST appropriate to ask the patient to perform in order to
assess the functioning of their C5 myotome?
Correct Answer: Shoulder abduction
Question: An OT is providing energy conservation techniques to a patient who has very low energy and is
deconditioned. What is the best intervention to introduce to this patient on ways to put on her bra?
Correct Answer: Bend slightly forward and hook the bra in the front.
Question: An OT is working with a patient who presents with visual perceptual deficits secondary to a
traumatic brain injury (TBI). During an intervention, the patient is handed a variety of small plastic shapes
and boards on which patterns and pictures have been drawn. The patient is then asked to arrange the shapes
directly onto the board to replicate these pictures and patterns. By using this activity, what 3 visual
perceptual skills are being addressed? Select the 3 best answers.
Correct Answer: Visual discrimination Figure ground Visual motor integration
, Question: Form Constancy
Correct Answer: The ability to recognize and label objects even when they are viewed from a different
angle or in a different environment. This is not the answer.
Question: An OT has been requested to meet with the management of a lumber yard, to help with
minimizing work-related injuries and work absences. The OT is permitted to execute all of the following
actions EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: Bill for services under the medical insurance of employees; in this scenario the OT is an
outside contractor therefore they do not need to bill for services. The management will have to pay the OT
privately, what was negotiated before services were rendered.
Question: A 29-year-old male recently sustained a T2 SCI after being struck by a car while riding his
motorcycle. During a wheelchair evaluation the patient states that he would like to continue to drive, play
sports, and go to parties with his friends. Which type of wheelchair would be the MOST suitable to
recommend as a primary wheelchair for this patient?
Correct Answer: Lightweight standard manual wheelchair (foldable, easy to load into car SCI T1 - T4
-Independent in all transfers and pressure relief
Question: SCI T1 - T4
Correct Answer: Independent in all transfers and pressure relief Independent with manual wheelchair on
curbs, ramps, wheelies, and uneven ground - Able to load wheelchair into car and drive with hand controls
Question: A patient demonstrates goal directed behavior by being able to perform simple activities which
are purposeful. Using demonstration as the means of instruction, the patient is able to copy short tasks such
as simple crafts with 2-3 steps. At what ACL is this patient functioning?
Correct Answer: Level 4
Question: ACL 4
Correct Answer: The person relies heavily on visual cues. They therefore require visual demonstrations
for tasks because they cannot follow verbal and written directions. Their actions are goal-directed.
Activities are purposeful and they are able to perform short tasks such as simple crafts with 2-3 steps. A
person at this level does not plan for details such as spacing. They find it easier to imitate a sample than to
follow a diagram or picture. Cannot recognize errors and may not be able to correct them when they are
pointed out
Question: With which other diagnoses is Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) most commonly
associated?
Correct Answer: eating disorder bipolar anxiety
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Correct Answer: Howard, a 39-year-old patient with Bipolar Disorder, is currently receiving outpatient
occupational therapy services to help him manage his symptoms of mania. What activities should the OT
practitioner incorporate into Howard's sessions?: Running on a treadmill, weight-lifting, simple cooking
tasks. People with mania respond best to activities that require high energy or tasks that are structured.
Running on a treadmill, weight-lifting, and simple cooking tasks meet these requirements.
Question: In a cooperative group, what type of leadership style does the therapist adopt?
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Question: A patient who is a pianist by profession, is recovering from a recent MI. He is currently in Phase
1 of his cardiac rehabilitation and is permitted to participate in Stage 1 activities. The patient has asked you
to give him access to a keyboard as he finds playing music very relaxing. As playing the keyboard exceeds
the recommended MET level that the patient is permitted to expend at this stage of his recovery, what other
leisure activity can you recommend to the patient, which is more appropriate?
Correct Answer: Reading. The question is asking which activity is allowed at Stage 1. At this stage, only
activities which expend 1-1.4 METs are permitted. Recreation: Stage 1 (1-1.4 MET) Reading, radio,
non-competitive table games, light handwork
Question: Stage 1 MI - MET level activities
Correct Answer: (1-1.4 METS) Reading, radio, non-competitive table games, light handwork
Question: Stage 2 MI - MET level activities
Correct Answer: (1.4 - 2.0 METS) recreational activities in sitting: Crafts, painting, knitting, sewing,
mosaics, embroidery
Question: A 45-year-old patient who has a history of breast cancer has been referred for OT intervention.
The OT who is performing the initial evaluation observes that the patient has significant lymphedema in her
left upper extremity. The OT would like to accurately measure the patient's lymphedema in order to form a
baseline and monitor progress in response to a newly developed lymphedema program. Which method
would be the most objective to attain precise measurements?
Correct Answer: Volumeter
Question: A patient who is a professional volleyball player is being seen in a hand clinic and complains of
stiffness, soreness, and tightness in his hands. The OT recommends a safe splint or an intrinsic plus splint.
What is the best way to describe the benefit of this splint to this patient?
Correct Answer: To hold the MCP joints in extension
Question: A patient recently experienced shoulder trauma and as a result sustained a brachial plexus injury.
What single upper limb movement would be the MOST appropriate to ask the patient to perform in order to
assess the functioning of their C5 myotome?
Correct Answer: Shoulder abduction
Question: An OT is providing energy conservation techniques to a patient who has very low energy and is
deconditioned. What is the best intervention to introduce to this patient on ways to put on her bra?
Correct Answer: Bend slightly forward and hook the bra in the front.
Question: An OT is working with a patient who presents with visual perceptual deficits secondary to a
traumatic brain injury (TBI). During an intervention, the patient is handed a variety of small plastic shapes
and boards on which patterns and pictures have been drawn. The patient is then asked to arrange the shapes
directly onto the board to replicate these pictures and patterns. By using this activity, what 3 visual
perceptual skills are being addressed? Select the 3 best answers.
Correct Answer: Visual discrimination Figure ground Visual motor integration
, Question: Form Constancy
Correct Answer: The ability to recognize and label objects even when they are viewed from a different
angle or in a different environment. This is not the answer.
Question: An OT has been requested to meet with the management of a lumber yard, to help with
minimizing work-related injuries and work absences. The OT is permitted to execute all of the following
actions EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: Bill for services under the medical insurance of employees; in this scenario the OT is an
outside contractor therefore they do not need to bill for services. The management will have to pay the OT
privately, what was negotiated before services were rendered.
Question: A 29-year-old male recently sustained a T2 SCI after being struck by a car while riding his
motorcycle. During a wheelchair evaluation the patient states that he would like to continue to drive, play
sports, and go to parties with his friends. Which type of wheelchair would be the MOST suitable to
recommend as a primary wheelchair for this patient?
Correct Answer: Lightweight standard manual wheelchair (foldable, easy to load into car SCI T1 - T4
-Independent in all transfers and pressure relief
Question: SCI T1 - T4
Correct Answer: Independent in all transfers and pressure relief Independent with manual wheelchair on
curbs, ramps, wheelies, and uneven ground - Able to load wheelchair into car and drive with hand controls
Question: A patient demonstrates goal directed behavior by being able to perform simple activities which
are purposeful. Using demonstration as the means of instruction, the patient is able to copy short tasks such
as simple crafts with 2-3 steps. At what ACL is this patient functioning?
Correct Answer: Level 4
Question: ACL 4
Correct Answer: The person relies heavily on visual cues. They therefore require visual demonstrations
for tasks because they cannot follow verbal and written directions. Their actions are goal-directed.
Activities are purposeful and they are able to perform short tasks such as simple crafts with 2-3 steps. A
person at this level does not plan for details such as spacing. They find it easier to imitate a sample than to
follow a diagram or picture. Cannot recognize errors and may not be able to correct them when they are
pointed out
Question: With which other diagnoses is Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) most commonly
associated?
Correct Answer: eating disorder bipolar anxiety
Question: Question text not shown in source
Correct Answer: Howard, a 39-year-old patient with Bipolar Disorder, is currently receiving outpatient
occupational therapy services to help him manage his symptoms of mania. What activities should the OT
practitioner incorporate into Howard's sessions?: Running on a treadmill, weight-lifting, simple cooking
tasks. People with mania respond best to activities that require high energy or tasks that are structured.
Running on a treadmill, weight-lifting, and simple cooking tasks meet these requirements.
Question: In a cooperative group, what type of leadership style does the therapist adopt?
