THERAPY ASSISTANT )EXAMS
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
An individual who previously worked as a cashier in a clothing store has
been refereed to a work hardening program following knee surgery.
Limitations are present in standing tolerance and balance. The activity
that will best prepare this individual to return to work is - ✔️✔️folding
laundry and putting it in a basket while standing
Which adapted technique would the cota most likely select in order to
teach an 8 year old girl with hemiparesis who wishes to dress
independently? - ✔️✔️Teach the child to dress her hemiparetic
extremities first
A client with CP has severe motor impairment resulting in insufficient
arm and hand motion, and insufficient grasp or prehension to access a
computer keyboard. The cota should recommend which of the
following as the best low technology solution for improving the clients
ability to acdcess the keyboard - ✔️✔️a typing splint
A child with learning disabilities resulting in low frustration tolerance
and poor self esteem is learning how to tie shoelaces. Which of the
, following methods would be most appropriate for the cota to introduce
to this child - ✔️✔️backward chaining
An OT practitioner is accessing the ROM of an individual who actively
demonstrates internal rotation of the shoulder to 70 degrees. The
practitioner wold most likely document this measurment as -
✔️✔️within normal limits
A preteen with a history of TBI is relearning to prepare simple foods,
but has been having difficulties with sequencing, so the cota has
provided the patient with a chart of steps to follow. The child has just
learned to prepare his favorite sandwich without losing his place in the
process, but continues to need occasional verbal reminders to look at
the chart and to ensure safety. t this point the child's most recent level
of independence would be documented as - ✔️✔s️ upervision
A resident of a long term care facility is being seen by the cota in the
mornings to help the resident reestablish dressing routines after a
period of illness. The client is in a weakened condition and has mild
cognitive deficits. The best way to structure the task is to - ✔️✔️have
the resident dress in bed with garments which are stretchy and one size
larger than usual and then preview each step of the process with the
resident
Which of the following is the best position for promoting isolated head
control in a child with very limited postural control and significant
upper and lower extremity weakness - ✔️✔️prone over a wedge