PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM COMPETENCY
REVIEW 2026 MOCK TEST COMPLETE KEY
INSIGHTS
◉ Why must OTs also be aware of the emotional adjustments for
parents of teens with disabilities?
A. They may experience sadness that the school will no longer
provide services to their child
B. They may experience anger at a health care system that doesn't
include their child
C. They may be more aware of the barriers & limitations that exist
for their child
D. They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all
the time instead of letting go.
Answer: C
◉ Why should OTs working with teens be receptive to discussions
about sex?
A. Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
B. Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty.
Answer: A
,◉ What is the term of how one views his or her self?
A. Self esteem
B. Body image
C. Self-determination
D. Body dissatisfaction.
Answer: B
◉ How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose
clothing & experiment with their appearance benefit them?
A. It motivates them to become independent dressers
B. Allows them to fit in with peers
C. Provides a break to their parents
D. It contributes to self-identity & body image.
Answer: D
◉ Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of
late adolescents?
A. Seperate from parents emotionally
B. Have changeable moods & behaviors
C. Increase involvement in peer group culture
D. Strengthen relationships with parents.
Answer: D
,◉ Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of
middle adolescents?
A. Comply less with parents rules or limits
B. Resolve angst regarding physical appearance
C. Replace parents with peers as the significant influence in their life
D. Feel confidence in personal values & sense of self.
Answer: C
◉ Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with
negative self-esteem?
A. Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
B. Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses.
Answer: B
◉ According to research, which statement best reflects the self-
esteem of teens with disabilities?
A. They have low self-esteem in general, but especially regarding
social skills & physical appearance, compared with their peers
B. The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem
about social skills & in general
C. They have higher self esteem about physical appearance &
competencies
, D. They have lower self esteem about physical competencies, but not
social skills & physical appearance.
Answer: D
◉ Which statement best describes the role of OT working with
adolescents with disabilities?
A. Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for
handwriting & self care
B. Consult on educational possibilities & provide adaptive
equipment
C. Help provide opportunities for teens to engage in typical
adolescent experiences, make their own choices, & engage in social
relationships
D. Provide job placement & career planning services while ensuring
that the teen is making educational gains.
Answer: C
◉ The practitioner provides a toddler with a corner seat that helps
provide stability, enabling the child to reach more accurately for
toys. According to dynamic systems theory, what has the OT
decreased to allow more movement?
A. Distractions
B. Strength requirements
C. Degrees of freedom
REVIEW 2026 MOCK TEST COMPLETE KEY
INSIGHTS
◉ Why must OTs also be aware of the emotional adjustments for
parents of teens with disabilities?
A. They may experience sadness that the school will no longer
provide services to their child
B. They may experience anger at a health care system that doesn't
include their child
C. They may be more aware of the barriers & limitations that exist
for their child
D. They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all
the time instead of letting go.
Answer: C
◉ Why should OTs working with teens be receptive to discussions
about sex?
A. Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
B. Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty.
Answer: A
,◉ What is the term of how one views his or her self?
A. Self esteem
B. Body image
C. Self-determination
D. Body dissatisfaction.
Answer: B
◉ How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose
clothing & experiment with their appearance benefit them?
A. It motivates them to become independent dressers
B. Allows them to fit in with peers
C. Provides a break to their parents
D. It contributes to self-identity & body image.
Answer: D
◉ Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of
late adolescents?
A. Seperate from parents emotionally
B. Have changeable moods & behaviors
C. Increase involvement in peer group culture
D. Strengthen relationships with parents.
Answer: D
,◉ Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of
middle adolescents?
A. Comply less with parents rules or limits
B. Resolve angst regarding physical appearance
C. Replace parents with peers as the significant influence in their life
D. Feel confidence in personal values & sense of self.
Answer: C
◉ Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with
negative self-esteem?
A. Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
B. Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses.
Answer: B
◉ According to research, which statement best reflects the self-
esteem of teens with disabilities?
A. They have low self-esteem in general, but especially regarding
social skills & physical appearance, compared with their peers
B. The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem
about social skills & in general
C. They have higher self esteem about physical appearance &
competencies
, D. They have lower self esteem about physical competencies, but not
social skills & physical appearance.
Answer: D
◉ Which statement best describes the role of OT working with
adolescents with disabilities?
A. Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for
handwriting & self care
B. Consult on educational possibilities & provide adaptive
equipment
C. Help provide opportunities for teens to engage in typical
adolescent experiences, make their own choices, & engage in social
relationships
D. Provide job placement & career planning services while ensuring
that the teen is making educational gains.
Answer: C
◉ The practitioner provides a toddler with a corner seat that helps
provide stability, enabling the child to reach more accurately for
toys. According to dynamic systems theory, what has the OT
decreased to allow more movement?
A. Distractions
B. Strength requirements
C. Degrees of freedom
