NBCOT EXAM REVIEW STUDY GUIDE
Symptoms of middle stage dementia - Answer -Pacing
Violence
Vulgar or Rude Language
Symptom of early stage dementia - Answer -Suspicion
Assessment for Dementia - Answer -Observation and interview of caregiver
articulation - Answer -the formation of clear and distinct sound in speech
Symptoms of late stage Parkinson's - Answer -Resting Tremors
Rigidity
oral motor deficits
Stage IV ALS - Answer -Wheelchair confined, almost independent, severe weakness in
legs
Stages of ALS - Answer -1. some weakness
2. moderate weakness
3. severe weakness
4. w/c for mobility, some assist
5. w/c for mobility, dependent
6. bed bound
GBS Recovery Phase most common residual symptom & pt ed. (intervention) - Answer
-Fatigue
Intervention: Energy Conservation Techniques & Fatigue Management
6 weeks after operative tendon repair contraindication;
functional activity - Answer -strengthening;
holding washcloth for bathing
Purpose of screening - Answer -to determine if current skills are adequate and if not, to
signal a referral for an evaluation
macular degeneratio (MD) - Answer -gradual central vision loss; blurred vision
Dementia with Lewy Bodies - Answer -visual hallucinations, cognitive fluctuations, and
atypical movements (Parkinson-like)
MRADL not cited by medicare
(mobility assistive equipment and mobility-related ADLs) - Answer -Cooking
, OK:
"...must have significant limitations in task such as"
Toileting
Feeding
Dressing
Grooming
Bathing
IEP Prinsicples - Answer -Least restrictive environment
Paratransit services - Answer -Smaller more accessible
Mandated by Americans with Disability Act under Title II Part B
Cost less than commercial transit services
unilateral visual neglect - Answer -Disorganized, random scanning patterns
Tropia, or strabismus - Answer -misalignment of eyes does not affect scanning patterns
Purdue Pegboard Test - Answer -The Purdue Pegboard test is a timed test of upper-
extremity function and is useful in determining a client's functional limitations.
Modified Ashworth Scale - Answer -To test for abnormal tone; apply quick stretch to
muscle so it is lengthened quickly
FIM - Answer -ADL independence
Trigger point eval - Answer -localized soft-tissue pain
Response to Intervention Model - Answer -A three-tiered screening system that allows
teachers to determine whether students are learning, using interventions as necessary
Tier 1 - Answer -general school population
e.g bullying
Tier 2 Programming - Answer -For children at high risk of developing disorder or
disabilities
e.g group programs
discussing role of OT with teachers
Tier 3 - Answer -For children with known disabilities or disorders
Symptoms of middle stage dementia - Answer -Pacing
Violence
Vulgar or Rude Language
Symptom of early stage dementia - Answer -Suspicion
Assessment for Dementia - Answer -Observation and interview of caregiver
articulation - Answer -the formation of clear and distinct sound in speech
Symptoms of late stage Parkinson's - Answer -Resting Tremors
Rigidity
oral motor deficits
Stage IV ALS - Answer -Wheelchair confined, almost independent, severe weakness in
legs
Stages of ALS - Answer -1. some weakness
2. moderate weakness
3. severe weakness
4. w/c for mobility, some assist
5. w/c for mobility, dependent
6. bed bound
GBS Recovery Phase most common residual symptom & pt ed. (intervention) - Answer
-Fatigue
Intervention: Energy Conservation Techniques & Fatigue Management
6 weeks after operative tendon repair contraindication;
functional activity - Answer -strengthening;
holding washcloth for bathing
Purpose of screening - Answer -to determine if current skills are adequate and if not, to
signal a referral for an evaluation
macular degeneratio (MD) - Answer -gradual central vision loss; blurred vision
Dementia with Lewy Bodies - Answer -visual hallucinations, cognitive fluctuations, and
atypical movements (Parkinson-like)
MRADL not cited by medicare
(mobility assistive equipment and mobility-related ADLs) - Answer -Cooking
, OK:
"...must have significant limitations in task such as"
Toileting
Feeding
Dressing
Grooming
Bathing
IEP Prinsicples - Answer -Least restrictive environment
Paratransit services - Answer -Smaller more accessible
Mandated by Americans with Disability Act under Title II Part B
Cost less than commercial transit services
unilateral visual neglect - Answer -Disorganized, random scanning patterns
Tropia, or strabismus - Answer -misalignment of eyes does not affect scanning patterns
Purdue Pegboard Test - Answer -The Purdue Pegboard test is a timed test of upper-
extremity function and is useful in determining a client's functional limitations.
Modified Ashworth Scale - Answer -To test for abnormal tone; apply quick stretch to
muscle so it is lengthened quickly
FIM - Answer -ADL independence
Trigger point eval - Answer -localized soft-tissue pain
Response to Intervention Model - Answer -A three-tiered screening system that allows
teachers to determine whether students are learning, using interventions as necessary
Tier 1 - Answer -general school population
e.g bullying
Tier 2 Programming - Answer -For children at high risk of developing disorder or
disabilities
e.g group programs
discussing role of OT with teachers
Tier 3 - Answer -For children with known disabilities or disorders
