Activity Analysis Flashcards

An OTA performing activity analysis considers 'space demands.' This includes:

Answer: The size, arrangement, and surface requirements of the environment

Space demands refer to environmental characteristics such as room size, surface type, and layout needed to perform the activity safely.

Which of the following is an example of grading an activity to INCREASE difficulty?

Answer: Removing visual cues from the task

Removing visual cues increases cognitive and perceptual demands, thereby grading the activity to a higher difficulty level.

During activity analysis, 'required actions and performance skills' include which of the following?

Answer: Motor, process, and social interaction skills needed

Required actions encompass the specific motor, process, and social interaction skills the activity demands of any performer.

A client with right hemiplegia is learning to fold laundry. Which adapted technique would BEST support one-handed performance?

Answer: Anchoring clothing with a non-slip mat or table edge

Anchoring clothing stabilizes the item so the unaffected hand can perform folding movements independently.

Which activity analysis component evaluates whether the task requires reading, writing, or mathematical operations?

Answer: Cognitive demands

Cognitive demands include literacy and numeracy requirements, which are important for clients with cognitive or learning disabilities.

The term 'activity synthesis' in OT practice refers to:

Answer: Designing or modifying an activity to meet a client's therapeutic needs

Activity synthesis involves combining or modifying activity components to create a therapeutic experience tailored to the client's goals.

Which performance skill area is MOST relevant when analyzing an activity that requires a client to stay focused and avoid distractions?

Answer: Process skills

Process skills include attention, organization, and adaptation—all of which relate to staying focused during an activity.