NBCOT study guide
An OTR is teaching discriminative sensory reeducation techniques to a client who has had a median
nerve surgical repair. Which method is BEST for reeducation of discriminative sensibility? -
Educate the client to identify items by touch both with and without vision on a daily basis.
_______ work requires exerting 20-50 lb of force occasionally, 10-25 lb of force frequently, or more than
negligible weight to as much as 10 lb of force constantly to move objects. - medium
_______ work requires exerting 50-100 lb of force occasionally, 25-50 lb of force frequently, or 10-20 lb
of force constantly to move objects. - heavy
________ assesses the client's current cognitive functioning to maximize supports in the environment
that will facilitate maximal occupational performance - cognitive disabilities model
________ is a primary research approach concerned with description and interpretation of culture
patterns - ethnography
________ is the ability of the research design to answer a question accurately - internal validity
________ programs focus on protecting healthy workers against a targeted condition before the
condition occurs. - primary
_________ is compression of the radial nerve in the proximal forearm resulting in a dull ache and
burning sensation along the lateral forearm. - Radial tunnel syndrome
_________ is the foundation to visual scanning - visual attention
___________ are perceptions that amputated extremity is painful, crampy, hot or itchy - phantom
sensation
,____________ frame of reference suggests that unresolved childhood events are the reason for
dysfunction - psychodynamic
A ________ strength demand is defined by DOT as requiring a force exertion or weight carried of 20 lb
occasionally as much as one-third of the day, 10 lb frequently one-third to two-thirds of the day, and
negligible weight constantly over two-thirds of the day. - light
a ___________ prevention program occurs after the worker sustains an injury, illness, or disease -
tertiary
A 10-year-old child sustained a Zone 2 flexor digitorum profundus tendon laceration and underwent
primary repair. Which flexor tendon repair protocol represents best practice standards? -
immbilization approach (appropriate for children under 12)
A 4-year-old client sustained full-thickness burns on the volar surfaces of both wrists and forearms 4
months ago. In spite of using pressure garments and splinting for position, the child has developed thick
scars across the wrists. Active and passive wrist flexion and extension are, respectively, as follows: right,
70/25 and 80/40; left, 70/30 and 85/50. Which activity would be MOST EFFECTIVE in improving wrist
mobility? - crawling through a tunnel maze
A C6 SCI is 2 days post injury, what intervention should be implemented first? - wrist orthoses to
promote development of tenodesis
a child with extensor tone CP would have most success with LB dressing in what position? - side
lying
A client had a complete median nerve laceration at the wrist of the dominant hand 3 weeks ago. Which
intervention activity should be included as part of the INITIAL phase of the client's sensory reeducation
program? - instruction in visual compensatory strategies to use during daily tasks
A client has severe intention tremors secondary to multiple sclerosis. Which adaptive strategy would be
MOST BENEFICIAL for this client to use when eating? - stabilizing both arms on a counter top or
table
, A client in the acute burn unit sustained full-thickness chemical burns to the bilateral anterior and inner
thighs. The client underwent grafting operations 2 weeks ago, and the surgeon has confirmed graft
adherence. What would be the OTR®'s BEST choice to initiate compression therapy? - spandex
bicycle pants
A client in the late stage of Parkinson's disease presents for an occupational therapy evaluation. Which
of the following symptoms can the OTR® expect to see? - resting tremor, rigidity, oral motor
deficits
A client is being treated for an extensor tendon repair in Zone VI of the middle finger proximal to the
juncturae tendinum. Which orthosis would be MOST appropriate? - hand based, including middle,
ring and index finger
A client left employment as an elementary school teacher because of impairments from a stroke 12
months previously and is now interested in pursuing a new occupation. A work skills interest assessment
and performance skill measures indicate suitability for work as an administrative assistant. The client
needs assistance in entering this new occupation and working with impairments. Which program would
BEST provide this service? - vocational rehabiliation
A client receiving special education instructional support arrives at the occupational therapy clinic for an
evaluation as part of the student's transition planning needs. As part of the evaluation process, what
must the OTR® FIRST determine? - the students performance skills
A client recently began having difficulty walking and decided to borrow a wheelchair from a family
member. However, the client complains that it is difficult to get into and out of the chair because the
client's hips are wider than the seat. The client decides to purchase a chair and asks the OTR® for a
recommendation on seat width. What should the OTR explain is the MAIN objective for proper
wheelchair seat width? - To distribute weight over the widest possible surface while keeping the
width of the chair as narrow as possible
A client with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is new to a computerized communication
device. On what would the OTR® treating this patient focus? - positioning, to ensure proximal
support on a lap tray
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis reports functional limitations when completing his daily
routine. The OTR® has completed ADL and IADL assessments as part of the evaluation and is considering
An OTR is teaching discriminative sensory reeducation techniques to a client who has had a median
nerve surgical repair. Which method is BEST for reeducation of discriminative sensibility? -
Educate the client to identify items by touch both with and without vision on a daily basis.
_______ work requires exerting 20-50 lb of force occasionally, 10-25 lb of force frequently, or more than
negligible weight to as much as 10 lb of force constantly to move objects. - medium
_______ work requires exerting 50-100 lb of force occasionally, 25-50 lb of force frequently, or 10-20 lb
of force constantly to move objects. - heavy
________ assesses the client's current cognitive functioning to maximize supports in the environment
that will facilitate maximal occupational performance - cognitive disabilities model
________ is a primary research approach concerned with description and interpretation of culture
patterns - ethnography
________ is the ability of the research design to answer a question accurately - internal validity
________ programs focus on protecting healthy workers against a targeted condition before the
condition occurs. - primary
_________ is compression of the radial nerve in the proximal forearm resulting in a dull ache and
burning sensation along the lateral forearm. - Radial tunnel syndrome
_________ is the foundation to visual scanning - visual attention
___________ are perceptions that amputated extremity is painful, crampy, hot or itchy - phantom
sensation
,____________ frame of reference suggests that unresolved childhood events are the reason for
dysfunction - psychodynamic
A ________ strength demand is defined by DOT as requiring a force exertion or weight carried of 20 lb
occasionally as much as one-third of the day, 10 lb frequently one-third to two-thirds of the day, and
negligible weight constantly over two-thirds of the day. - light
a ___________ prevention program occurs after the worker sustains an injury, illness, or disease -
tertiary
A 10-year-old child sustained a Zone 2 flexor digitorum profundus tendon laceration and underwent
primary repair. Which flexor tendon repair protocol represents best practice standards? -
immbilization approach (appropriate for children under 12)
A 4-year-old client sustained full-thickness burns on the volar surfaces of both wrists and forearms 4
months ago. In spite of using pressure garments and splinting for position, the child has developed thick
scars across the wrists. Active and passive wrist flexion and extension are, respectively, as follows: right,
70/25 and 80/40; left, 70/30 and 85/50. Which activity would be MOST EFFECTIVE in improving wrist
mobility? - crawling through a tunnel maze
A C6 SCI is 2 days post injury, what intervention should be implemented first? - wrist orthoses to
promote development of tenodesis
a child with extensor tone CP would have most success with LB dressing in what position? - side
lying
A client had a complete median nerve laceration at the wrist of the dominant hand 3 weeks ago. Which
intervention activity should be included as part of the INITIAL phase of the client's sensory reeducation
program? - instruction in visual compensatory strategies to use during daily tasks
A client has severe intention tremors secondary to multiple sclerosis. Which adaptive strategy would be
MOST BENEFICIAL for this client to use when eating? - stabilizing both arms on a counter top or
table
, A client in the acute burn unit sustained full-thickness chemical burns to the bilateral anterior and inner
thighs. The client underwent grafting operations 2 weeks ago, and the surgeon has confirmed graft
adherence. What would be the OTR®'s BEST choice to initiate compression therapy? - spandex
bicycle pants
A client in the late stage of Parkinson's disease presents for an occupational therapy evaluation. Which
of the following symptoms can the OTR® expect to see? - resting tremor, rigidity, oral motor
deficits
A client is being treated for an extensor tendon repair in Zone VI of the middle finger proximal to the
juncturae tendinum. Which orthosis would be MOST appropriate? - hand based, including middle,
ring and index finger
A client left employment as an elementary school teacher because of impairments from a stroke 12
months previously and is now interested in pursuing a new occupation. A work skills interest assessment
and performance skill measures indicate suitability for work as an administrative assistant. The client
needs assistance in entering this new occupation and working with impairments. Which program would
BEST provide this service? - vocational rehabiliation
A client receiving special education instructional support arrives at the occupational therapy clinic for an
evaluation as part of the student's transition planning needs. As part of the evaluation process, what
must the OTR® FIRST determine? - the students performance skills
A client recently began having difficulty walking and decided to borrow a wheelchair from a family
member. However, the client complains that it is difficult to get into and out of the chair because the
client's hips are wider than the seat. The client decides to purchase a chair and asks the OTR® for a
recommendation on seat width. What should the OTR explain is the MAIN objective for proper
wheelchair seat width? - To distribute weight over the widest possible surface while keeping the
width of the chair as narrow as possible
A client with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is new to a computerized communication
device. On what would the OTR® treating this patient focus? - positioning, to ensure proximal
support on a lap tray
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis reports functional limitations when completing his daily
routine. The OTR® has completed ADL and IADL assessments as part of the evaluation and is considering
