OTA Activity Analysis 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When analyzing an activity for a client with low endurance, which component is MOST important to assess?
- Cognitive demands
- Cardiopulmonary demands (Correct answer)
- Fine motor coordination
- Social interaction requirements
Correct answer: Cardiopulmonary demands
Cardiopulmonary demands directly reflect how much energy and oxygen the activity requires, which is critical for clients with low endurance.
Question 2: An OTA is analyzing baking cookies for a client with limited hand strength. Which adaptation would BEST reduce grip demands?
- Using a stand mixer instead of hand mixing (Correct answer)
- Reducing the number of ingredients
- Sitting at the table while baking
- Using a timer to pace the activity
Correct answer: Using a stand mixer instead of hand mixing
A stand mixer eliminates the need for sustained grip and stirring force, directly addressing the client's limited hand strength.
Question 3: In activity analysis, 'sequencing' refers to:
- The order in which activity steps must be performed (Correct answer)
- The number of people involved in the activity
- The materials required to complete the task
- The duration of the activity
Correct answer: The order in which activity steps must be performed
Sequencing describes the required order of steps, which is important for clients with cognitive or executive function deficits.
Question 4: Which aspect of activity analysis addresses whether an activity can be done independently or requires others?
- Temporal aspects
- Social demands (Correct answer)
- Physical demands
- Cognitive complexity
Correct answer: Social demands
Social demands examine the level of social interaction required, including whether the activity is solitary, parallel, or cooperative.
Question 5: A client with cognitive impairment struggles with multi-step tasks. Which activity modification would be MOST beneficial?
- Increasing the number of materials available
- Breaking the task into single-step cueing segments (Correct answer)
- Performing the activity in a group setting
- Adding background music to improve focus
Correct answer: Breaking the task into single-step cueing segments
Breaking tasks into single-step cues reduces cognitive load and supports successful completion for clients with cognitive impairment.
Question 6: When analyzing the 'objects and their properties' in an activity, an OTA would evaluate:
- How long the activity takes to complete
- The weight, texture, and size of tools used (Correct answer)
- Where the activity takes place
- The number of choices the client must make
Correct answer: The weight, texture, and size of tools used
Object properties such as weight, texture, and size affect the physical and sensory demands placed on the client during the activity.
Question 7: Which frame of reference most directly guides activity analysis focused on sensory processing?
- Biomechanical
- Sensory integration (Correct answer)
- Rehabilitative
- Cognitive-behavioral
Correct answer: Sensory integration
The sensory integration frame of reference specifically addresses how clients process and respond to sensory input during activities.
OTA Activity Analysis 2
When analyzing an activity for a client with low endurance, which component is MOST important to assess?