NBCOT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client is in the recovery phase of intervention after having had an acute onset of Guillain Barre Syndrome one month ago. The OTR advises the client that using assistive devices will improve independence, but the client refuses to use the devices stating: "My wife is happy to help me whenever I need it." How should the OTR respond to the client's comment? A. Convince the client to try at least one device B. Discuss the comment with family members C. Use other techniques to maximize indep...

An individual with left hemiplegia who is right hand dominant receives training to resume independent driving. The OT recommends the use of: a. "palming" of the steering wheel b. hand controls for brake and gas pedals c. left-sided accelerator pedal d. a spinner knob on the steering wheel - correct answer d. a spinner knob on the steering wheel A 15 year old with a complete myelomeningocele at the T9 level is diagnosed with diabetes. The OT home education program will most likey focus o...

Entry into the early intervention system begins with which of the following? A. Screening for developmental delay B. Individualized Family Service Plan C. Screening for family environmental risk factors D. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - correct answer A. A family is referred for an early intervention screening at which a developmental therapist or OT screens the child to determine if a full assessment is necessary. (Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention by Case-Smith) ...

A 5 year old child who has mild developmental delay is learning to self-dress. Most recently, the child has mastered putting on and taking off a coat, as well as buttoning and unbuttoning it. From the dressing tasks listed, which should the child learn to do next based on the typical development sequence for dressing? - correct answer Pulling up a jacket zipper would be the next dressing skill the child should learn. An entry level OTR who works in a long-term care facility is screening a res...

NBCOT Exam C Questions and Answers Already Passed C1. An occupational therapist conducts a home evaluation for an individual who uses a wheelchair for functional mobility. The only entrance to the home has five steps, a total of 35 inches in height. Which ramp length should the therapist recommend the family have constructed to enable accessibility to the home? a 17.5 feet long. b 35 feet long. c 48 feet long. b C2. An occupational therapist works with a survivor of a house fire. The cl...

NBCOT Exam Practice Questions Already Passed A client in the mid-stage of Alzheimer's disease lives at home with a spouse as the primary caregiver. The spouse wants the client to remain at home as long as possible; despite a progressive decline in the client's cognition. What strategy should be included in the recommendations for supporting the client's aging-in-place? A. Establish a routine schedule of familiar daily activities to encourage engagement. B. Have the client use a variety...

NBCOT Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ In infant development which comes first: bilaterality or unilaterality? __________ precedes unilaterality in infant development When does hand dominance begin to develop? Hand dominance begins to develop at 3 to 6 years and is not fully defined until 6 years Can someone with receptive aphasia participate in sensory testing? Individuals with this disorder cannot comprehend spoken or written words or symbols. Individuals cannot understand verbal...

NBCOT Exam #3 Questions and Answers Already Passed An OTR®; is developing a professional development plan. The OTR has identified personal needs for growth after completing a self-assessment. What step should the OTR take NEXT in developing the professional development plan? A. Review progress toward current professional development goals and objectives. B. Determine available resources for meeting goals and objectives. C. Determine what learning needs to occur. D. Set new goals for pro...

NBCOT Practice Exam 1 Latest 2022 Already Passed An OT is preparing to evaluate a toddler who has upper extremity orthopedic concerns. How will the OT MOST likely obtain the majority of initial assessment data? A. Measurement tools that assess visual-motor skills B. Dynamometer and pinch meter readings. C. Observation of child during activities in the child-care center. D. Functional independence measures. C. Observation of child during activities in the childcare center. Through observa...

NBCOT Practice Questions and Answers Already Graded A A 5 year old child who has mild developmental delay is learning to self-dress. Most recently, the child has mastered putting on and taking off a coat, as well as buttoning and unbuttoning it. From the dressing tasks listed, which should the child learn to do next based on the typical development sequence for dressing? Pulling up a jacket zipper would be the next dressing skill the child should learn. An entry level OTR who works in a l...