Studying Material from AOTA NBCOT Exam Prep 2023
with correct answers/100% verified
What should a ct with COPD do if he/she experiences shortness of breath and
panics?
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?
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?
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?
Smaller areas (i.e. fingers)
What is the focus of CBT when applied in Mental Health OT?
• Social and life skills
• Focus on self-regulation through observational learning and modeling of skills
What does the psychodynamic approach involve when applied in Mental Health
OT?
• Involves clients projecting feeling that they may be unaware of into art or other
activities
• Activities are used to express emotions
What is the focus of a MOHO approach when applied in Mental Health OT?
Focuses on skilled performance of activities in context
What is the focus of the Dynamic Interactional Model when applied in Mental
Health OT?
• Focuses on multicontextual tasks and environmental conditions that are similar
• Applying cognitive strategies to facilitate transfer of skills across contexts
,In which practice setting is the Outcome and Assessment Information Set
(OASIS) completed to help identify the payer for services?
Home Health
Ct. has difficulty seeing gray cars on a rainy day
What does this indicate?
Impaired contrast sensitivity
Ct. needs increased time to identify objects in and along the road and is
experiencing eye fatigue
What does this indicate?
Impaired ocular motor skills
(Impaired pursuits, saccades, and scanning may cause the client to stare at a road
scene for a longer duration than expected, causing eye strain or fatigue)
Ct has a tendency to drift out of a lane and move too close to other road users or
objects
What does this indicate?
Neglect or visual attention deficits
Ct is having difficulty seeing other road users or objects inside a tunnel
What does this indicate?
Visual acuity impairments
What is a positive Gower's sign and what does it indicate?
• Asked to get up from sitting on floor --> Child walks the hands up the legs and then
moves into a standing position
• May be indicative of DMD
Abdominal distention in an infant may be a sign of...
Cystic fibrosis
Excessive bruising (not from abuse) may be a sign of...
Hemophilia
A positive Trendelenburg's sign may be related to...
Hip dysplasia
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Pain, swelling, stiffness, and sudomotor and trophic changes
Complex regional pain syndrome
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Pain, fatigue, and tender trigger points
Fibromyalgia
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Numbness and tingling in the thumb and index and middle fingers
, Carpal tunnel syndrome
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Area that is hypersensitive and painful to touch
Neuroma
FIM score of "3" indicates...
Mod A
Name the stages and characteristics of Tuckman's theory of group development
• Performing is characterized by group productivity derived from a sense of trust, unity,
and supportiveness
• Forming is characterized by dependence.
• Storming is characterized by conflict and competition.
• Norming is characterized by initiation of cohesion
Modifying or adapting task tools is an intervention strategy of ...
The Ecology of Human Performance Model
Movement-based activities are a "?" strategy
SI
Strategies to develop mastery are part of the "?" model
Occupational Adaptation Model
Strengthening hand muscles is part of a "?" approach
Biomechanical approach
What is indicated when a ct is moving his wheelchair forward by gripping the
front of the pushrim and giving it multiple tiny pushes?
The seat back is to high
--> preventing adequate shoulder extension
What are the principles of Motivational Interviewing?
1) Roll with resistance
2) Express empathy
3) Develop discrepancy
4) Support self-efficacy
A Type III fracture of the radial head requires...
Removal of the fragmented bone and a cast for 3-4 weeks to ensure proper healing and
support
The BOT-2 can be used to assess aspects of...
Fine and gross motor functioning that may be difficult as a result of dyspraxia
The SIPT and sensory integration clinical observations provide information
related to...
The underlying neurological functions that affect sensory integration
The Sensory Profile can be used to gain an understanding of...
with correct answers/100% verified
What should a ct with COPD do if he/she experiences shortness of breath and
panics?
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?
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?
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?
Smaller areas (i.e. fingers)
What is the focus of CBT when applied in Mental Health OT?
• Social and life skills
• Focus on self-regulation through observational learning and modeling of skills
What does the psychodynamic approach involve when applied in Mental Health
OT?
• Involves clients projecting feeling that they may be unaware of into art or other
activities
• Activities are used to express emotions
What is the focus of a MOHO approach when applied in Mental Health OT?
Focuses on skilled performance of activities in context
What is the focus of the Dynamic Interactional Model when applied in Mental
Health OT?
• Focuses on multicontextual tasks and environmental conditions that are similar
• Applying cognitive strategies to facilitate transfer of skills across contexts
,In which practice setting is the Outcome and Assessment Information Set
(OASIS) completed to help identify the payer for services?
Home Health
Ct. has difficulty seeing gray cars on a rainy day
What does this indicate?
Impaired contrast sensitivity
Ct. needs increased time to identify objects in and along the road and is
experiencing eye fatigue
What does this indicate?
Impaired ocular motor skills
(Impaired pursuits, saccades, and scanning may cause the client to stare at a road
scene for a longer duration than expected, causing eye strain or fatigue)
Ct has a tendency to drift out of a lane and move too close to other road users or
objects
What does this indicate?
Neglect or visual attention deficits
Ct is having difficulty seeing other road users or objects inside a tunnel
What does this indicate?
Visual acuity impairments
What is a positive Gower's sign and what does it indicate?
• Asked to get up from sitting on floor --> Child walks the hands up the legs and then
moves into a standing position
• May be indicative of DMD
Abdominal distention in an infant may be a sign of...
Cystic fibrosis
Excessive bruising (not from abuse) may be a sign of...
Hemophilia
A positive Trendelenburg's sign may be related to...
Hip dysplasia
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Pain, swelling, stiffness, and sudomotor and trophic changes
Complex regional pain syndrome
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Pain, fatigue, and tender trigger points
Fibromyalgia
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Numbness and tingling in the thumb and index and middle fingers
, Carpal tunnel syndrome
What do the following symptoms indicate?
Area that is hypersensitive and painful to touch
Neuroma
FIM score of "3" indicates...
Mod A
Name the stages and characteristics of Tuckman's theory of group development
• Performing is characterized by group productivity derived from a sense of trust, unity,
and supportiveness
• Forming is characterized by dependence.
• Storming is characterized by conflict and competition.
• Norming is characterized by initiation of cohesion
Modifying or adapting task tools is an intervention strategy of ...
The Ecology of Human Performance Model
Movement-based activities are a "?" strategy
SI
Strategies to develop mastery are part of the "?" model
Occupational Adaptation Model
Strengthening hand muscles is part of a "?" approach
Biomechanical approach
What is indicated when a ct is moving his wheelchair forward by gripping the
front of the pushrim and giving it multiple tiny pushes?
The seat back is to high
--> preventing adequate shoulder extension
What are the principles of Motivational Interviewing?
1) Roll with resistance
2) Express empathy
3) Develop discrepancy
4) Support self-efficacy
A Type III fracture of the radial head requires...
Removal of the fragmented bone and a cast for 3-4 weeks to ensure proper healing and
support
The BOT-2 can be used to assess aspects of...
Fine and gross motor functioning that may be difficult as a result of dyspraxia
The SIPT and sensory integration clinical observations provide information
related to...
The underlying neurological functions that affect sensory integration
The Sensory Profile can be used to gain an understanding of...
