AOTA NBCOT Exam Prep questions with correct answers

What should a ct with COPD do if he/she experiences shortness of breath and panics? - correct answer 1) Rest arms on thighs --> releases the diaphragm, making breathing easier and lessening fear 2) Pursed lip breathing --> can slow breathing and reduce anxiety What is contraindicated for RA? - correct answer 1) Increasing AROM What can be used to initiate compression therapy for a ct 2 weeks post-op skin grafting with full-thickness burns on bilateral anterior/inner thighs? Also, what could be used during a later stage for compression therapy? What would be contraindicated? - correct answer Spandex bicycle pants • Sufficient to apply gentle pressure without causing excessive shear or pressure on the newly adhered graft Later: Custom-made Jobst garment Contraindicated: Thigh-high TED stockings (likely to create shear) Where on the body is Coban™ self-adherent wrap commonly used? - correct answer Smaller areas (i.e. fingers) What is the focus of CBT when applied in Mental Health OT? - correct answer • Social and life skills