NBCOT COTA Exam from 3rd edition 2023/2024 with 100% correct answers

An OTA is asked to develop a discharge planning group for clients being discharged within the next month from a long term facility for adults with serious and persistent metal illness. Which action is best for the OTA to take initially? A. Obtain prospective group members occupational profile and postd/c goals and options. B. Identify community resources to develop a community reintegration program and enhance post-d/c participation. C. Develop a self medication management teaching module to increase post-d/c medication compliance. D. Complete an evidence based search to identity best practices in community based mental health occupational therapy. - correct answer Correct Answer : A Rationale is on page 429 An elementary school aged child holds a pencil with a tightly held static tripod grasp and forms letters at an average rate of speed. The child demonstrates the ability to write all class and homework assignments. Which approach is best for the OTA to recommend this child use to improve grasp? A. Perform all written work with a larger pencil and jumbo crayons on a horizontal surface. B. Take a break every 15 mins while writing to open and close the hand several times. C. Practice moving coins from the fingertips to the palm and then from the palm to the fingertips. D. Write all written work on a vertical surface, such as an easel or classroom wall board. - correct answer C