General Flashcards
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An OT is working with a child with autism spectrum disorder who has difficulty tolerating clothing textures. This is BEST addressed using:
Answer: Sensory Integration (SI) intervention
Sensory Integration intervention, developed by Jean Ayres, directly addresses atypical sensory processing including tactile hypersensitivity that affects clothing tolerance.
A therapist is documenting in SOAP note format. A statement about the client's subjective complaint of pain with writing belongs in which section?
Answer: S (Subjective)
The S (Subjective) section of a SOAP note contains the client's own reported experiences, complaints, and perceptions, such as self-reported pain.
Which reflex, when retained past 6 months of age, can interfere with a child's ability to develop independent hand use and rolling?
Answer: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
A retained ATNR causes the arm to extend when the head turns to that side, disrupting midline hand use, rolling, and bilateral coordination.
When performing a functional capacity evaluation (FCE), the OT is PRIMARILY determining:
Answer: The client's ability to perform work-related tasks safely
An FCE objectively measures a client's safe physical work capacity, informing return-to-work decisions and matching abilities to job demands.
An elderly client with low vision wants to continue cooking independently. The BEST OT approach is to:
Answer: Modify the environment with high-contrast markings and adaptive techniques
OT promotes occupational engagement through environmental modification and adaptive techniques; high-contrast markings and adapted methods support safe cooking with low vision.
Which precaution is MOST important for an OT to follow when applying a physical agent modality (PAM)?
Answer: Ensure the client is fully awake and can report sensations
The client must be alert and able to report sensations (e.g., burning, discomfort) to prevent tissue damage during PAM application.
A therapist practicing from the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) completes a Worker Role Interview. This assessment primarily addresses:
Answer: Psychosocial factors influencing the worker role
The Worker Role Interview (WRI) is a MOHO-based semi-structured interview that examines psychosocial and environmental factors affecting a client's return to work.