OTA CARDIOPULMONARY EXAM QUESTIONS
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, Functional Independence Measure (FIM) - ANSWER A system of measuring
dysfunction appropriate for varied settings including sub-acute and rehabilitation
facilities, longterm care hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. It determines the degree
of assistance required for an individual to perform his or her ADLs and is typically
completed upon admission and discharge. The tool assesses 18 areas of ADLs,
including 13 motor and 5 cognitive items. Performance areas are rated on a 7-point
scale ranging from total assistance to independence.
7 - ANSWER independent (timely, safely)
6 - ANSWER modified independence (device, increased time)
5 - ANSWER supervision (cuing, prompting)
4 - ANSWER minimal assistance (performs 75% or more of the task)
3 - ANSWER moderate assistance (performs approximately 50-74% of task)
2 - ANSWER maximal assistance (performs approximately 25-49% of task)
1 - ANSWER total assistance (performs less than 25% of task)
0 - ANSWER activity does not occur (only used upon admission)
Chronic bronchitis - ANSWER A COTA® is working with a new client and notes that the
client has a bluish tinge to the skin and lips. The client also presents with significant
edema. Which medical condition is this client most likely to have?
deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
heart failure
obesity - ANSWER A COTA® is providing occupational therapy services to a client in
acute care diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. What 3 possible causes of a
pulmonary embolism might this client be experiencing?
Carrying groceries upstairs (requires 6-10 MET levels) - ANSWER A COTA® is working
with a client in the early rehabilitation phase in an outpatient facility. The client had a
recent myocardial infarction. In reviewing the home program with the client, the COTA®
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Functional Independence Measure (FIM) - ANSWER A system of measuring
dysfunction appropriate for varied settings including sub-acute and rehabilitation
facilities, longterm care hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. It determines the degree
of assistance required for an individual to perform his or her ADLs and is typically
completed upon admission and discharge. The tool assesses 18 areas of ADLs,
including 13 motor and 5 cognitive items. Performance areas are rated on a 7-point
scale ranging from total assistance to independence.
7 - ANSWER independent (timely, safely)
6 - ANSWER modified independence (device, increased time)
5 - ANSWER supervision (cuing, prompting)
4 - ANSWER minimal assistance (performs 75% or more of the task)
3 - ANSWER moderate assistance (performs approximately 50-74% of task)
2 - ANSWER maximal assistance (performs approximately 25-49% of task)
1 - ANSWER total assistance (performs less than 25% of task)
0 - ANSWER activity does not occur (only used upon admission)
Chronic bronchitis - ANSWER A COTA® is working with a new client and notes that the
client has a bluish tinge to the skin and lips. The client also presents with significant
edema. Which medical condition is this client most likely to have?
deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
heart failure
obesity - ANSWER A COTA® is providing occupational therapy services to a client in
acute care diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. What 3 possible causes of a
pulmonary embolism might this client be experiencing?
Carrying groceries upstairs (requires 6-10 MET levels) - ANSWER A COTA® is working
with a client in the early rehabilitation phase in an outpatient facility. The client had a
recent myocardial infarction. In reviewing the home program with the client, the COTA®
