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General Environmental Considerations Definition and Maior Concepts and Maior Concepts 1. The environment "the aggregate of phenomena that surrounds individual and influences (her) development existence" (Mosey, 1996, p. 171). environment which lives, and exposure to various settings, influences his or her development and adaptation. The environment facilitate because for adaptation problem-solving strategies to developed. Conversely, environment can hinder develop- and adaptation impoverished ...

An extremely agitated adult is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital late on a Friday afternoon. Because nursing is short staffed, the nurse on the unit requests that the patient attend an occupational therapy group being led by a COTA® that evening. The COTA® calls the OTR®, who is working at a location far from the unit, for guidance. The OTR® is unable to return to the unit in time to evaluate the client before the session. What is the BEST course of action the OTR® would direct ...

four levels of supervision for the OTA - Close supervision - Routine supervision - General supervision - Minimum supervision specific OT roles & responsibilities - interprets referral - responsible for all aspects of initial - accountable for safety/effectivenes of tx/service delivery - defines areas of disability to be evaluated, determines need for service, defines probs to be addressed, determines goals/priorities, establishes interventions, determines assessment tasks to implemented...

A client with bilateral elbow contractures has 45° active extension and 90° active flexion of both elbows and 5° supination/pronation. Upper extremity muscle strength is Normal (5/5). Which activity would be MOST DIFFICULT for the client to perform without using compensatory movements? A.Putting a belt through pant belt loops B.Tying shoelaces C.Using a spoon to eat soup C The results of a task analysis of each of these activities indicate that using a spoon to eat soup requires supinatio...

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 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 on: a. regular sk...

The National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) has established a Code of a professional Conduct that guides the practice of occupational therapy. Which statement is consistent with the Code of Professional Conduct? A COTA must disclose any criminal, legal, or disciplinary matters to NBCOT within 60 days of occurence A patient has been referred to OT with a diagnosis of secondary rotator cuff impingement. The OT POC indicated that the patient should be instructed in a HEP ...

What is the criteria for an occupational therapist? • Graduate from an ACOTE accredited program Entry-level: Masters degree or Doctorate • Successfully complete fieldwork • Pass a nationally recognized entry-level exam for OTs • Fulfill state requirements for licensure, certification or registration What is the criteria for an occupational therapist assistant? • Graduate from an ACOTE accredited program •. Associate OTA program • Successfully complete fieldwor...

B In reading a client's medical chart, the COTA® notes that the client has a history of postprandial orthostatic hypotension. What activity precautions should the COTA give the client? A. Limit standing to 30 minutes while completing an occupation such as cooking. B. Avoid a positional change from lying down to standing within 30 minutes of eating a meal. C. Take several minutes to move from lying down to sitting and then to standing after being in bed all night. D. Avoid leaning the hea...

A sixth grader with a diagnosis of athetoid cerebral palsy needs an adapted computer for communication. Her upper extremity control is poor because of fluctuating muscle tone. The COTA suggests that the BEST way for her to operate her computer is to use a: A. single pressure switch, firmly mounted within easy reach B. lightweight keyboard placed at midline. C. low-resistance mouse and pad. D. mercury switch headband set to respond to minimal movement. A. single pressure switch, firmly mounte...

Occupational Therapy Personnel is used... when referring to any personnel (including OT students and aides) who assist in delivering OT services Occupational Therapist most highly trained professional , 3-5 yrs Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) trained at a technical level and works under the supervision of an occupational therapist Occupational Therapy Aide receive on-the job training, support service for OT/OTA, do not provide skilled services ACOTE -Regulates entry-level educat...