PEDS TESTBANK [2026] | A+ VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS | DETAILED STUDY GUIDE AND FINAL
REVIEW
• Why must OTs also be aware of the emotional adjustments for parents of teens
with disabilities?
A. They may experience sadness that the school will no longer provide services to
their child
B. They may experience anger at a health care system that doesn't include their
child
C. They may be more aware of the barriers & limitations that exist for their child
D. They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all the time
instead of letting go -✓✓ANSWER: C
• Why should OTs working with teens be receptive to discussions about sex?
A. Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
B. Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty -✓✓ANSWER: A
• What is the term of how one views his or her self?
A. Self esteem
B. Body image
C. Self-determination
D. Body dissatisfaction -✓✓ANSWER: B
• How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose clothing &
experiment with their appearance benefit them?
,A. It motivates them to become independent dressers
B. Allows them to fit in with peers
C. Provides a break to their parents
D. It contributes to self-identity & body image -✓✓ANSWER: D
• Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of late
adolescents?
A. Seperate from parents emotionally
B. Have changeable moods & behaviors
C. Increase involvement in peer group culture
D. Strengthen relationships with parents -✓✓ANSWER: D
• Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of middle
adolescents?
A. Comply less with parents rules or limits
B. Resolve angst regarding physical appearance
C. Replace parents with peers as the significant influence in their life
D. Feel confidence in personal values & sense of self -✓✓ANSWER: C
• Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with negative self-
esteem?
A. Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
B. Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses -✓✓ANSWER: B
, • According to research, which statement best reflects the self-esteem of teens
with disabilities?
A. They have low self-esteem in general, but especially regarding social skills &
physical appearance, compared with their peers
B. The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem about social
skills & in general
C. They have higher self esteem about physical appearance & competencies
D. They have lower self esteem about physical competencies, but not social skills
& physical appearance -✓✓ANSWER: D
• Which statement best describes the role of OT working with adolescents with
disabilities?
A. Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for handwriting & self
care
B. Consult on educational possibilities & provide adaptive equipment
C. Help provide opportunities for teens to engage in typical adolescent
experiences, make their own choices, & engage in social relationships
D. Provide job placement & career planning services while ensuring that the teen
is making educational gains -✓✓ANSWER: C
• The practitioner provides a toddler with a corner seat that helps provide
stability, enabling the child to reach more accurately for toys. According to
dynamic systems theory, what has the OT decreased to allow more movement?
A. Distractions
B. Strength requirements
C. Degrees of freedom
D. Balance -✓✓ANSWER: C
ACTUAL QUESTIONS | DETAILED STUDY GUIDE AND FINAL
REVIEW
• Why must OTs also be aware of the emotional adjustments for parents of teens
with disabilities?
A. They may experience sadness that the school will no longer provide services to
their child
B. They may experience anger at a health care system that doesn't include their
child
C. They may be more aware of the barriers & limitations that exist for their child
D. They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all the time
instead of letting go -✓✓ANSWER: C
• Why should OTs working with teens be receptive to discussions about sex?
A. Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
B. Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty -✓✓ANSWER: A
• What is the term of how one views his or her self?
A. Self esteem
B. Body image
C. Self-determination
D. Body dissatisfaction -✓✓ANSWER: B
• How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose clothing &
experiment with their appearance benefit them?
,A. It motivates them to become independent dressers
B. Allows them to fit in with peers
C. Provides a break to their parents
D. It contributes to self-identity & body image -✓✓ANSWER: D
• Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of late
adolescents?
A. Seperate from parents emotionally
B. Have changeable moods & behaviors
C. Increase involvement in peer group culture
D. Strengthen relationships with parents -✓✓ANSWER: D
• Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of middle
adolescents?
A. Comply less with parents rules or limits
B. Resolve angst regarding physical appearance
C. Replace parents with peers as the significant influence in their life
D. Feel confidence in personal values & sense of self -✓✓ANSWER: C
• Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with negative self-
esteem?
A. Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
B. Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses -✓✓ANSWER: B
, • According to research, which statement best reflects the self-esteem of teens
with disabilities?
A. They have low self-esteem in general, but especially regarding social skills &
physical appearance, compared with their peers
B. The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem about social
skills & in general
C. They have higher self esteem about physical appearance & competencies
D. They have lower self esteem about physical competencies, but not social skills
& physical appearance -✓✓ANSWER: D
• Which statement best describes the role of OT working with adolescents with
disabilities?
A. Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for handwriting & self
care
B. Consult on educational possibilities & provide adaptive equipment
C. Help provide opportunities for teens to engage in typical adolescent
experiences, make their own choices, & engage in social relationships
D. Provide job placement & career planning services while ensuring that the teen
is making educational gains -✓✓ANSWER: C
• The practitioner provides a toddler with a corner seat that helps provide
stability, enabling the child to reach more accurately for toys. According to
dynamic systems theory, what has the OT decreased to allow more movement?
A. Distractions
B. Strength requirements
C. Degrees of freedom
D. Balance -✓✓ANSWER: C
