Master of Occupational Therapy Flashcards
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An OT is treating a client with lateral epicondylitis. Which activity modification would BEST reduce symptom aggravation?
Answer: Using ergonomic tools with larger diameter handles
Larger diameter tool handles reduce the grip force required, decreasing stress on the common extensor tendon origin.
A premature neonate in the NICU is demonstrating stress cues during feeding. The OT should FIRST:
Answer: Pause the feeding and allow the infant to stabilize
Pausing feeding when stress cues appear allows the infant to recover physiologically and prevents aspiration.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of occupational justice in OT practice?
Answer: Advocating for equitable access to meaningful occupations for all people
Occupational justice recognizes that all people have the right to engage in meaningful occupations and challenges societal barriers that prevent this.
A client with Parkinson's disease shows freezing of gait. Which OT strategy is MOST evidence-based to address this?
Answer: Using visual or auditory cues (e.g., lines on floor, metronome)
External rhythmic cues (visual floor markings, auditory beats) bypass deficient internal timing mechanisms in Parkinson's to reduce freezing episodes.
According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-4), 'habits' are BEST defined as:
Answer: Automatic behaviors integrated into daily routines
The OTPF-4 defines habits as acquired, automatic tendencies to respond in certain ways in familiar contexts and situations.
A therapist working with an adult client with intellectual disability focuses on supported decision-making. This approach PRIMARILY promotes:
Answer: Client autonomy and self-determination within their capacity
Supported decision-making enables individuals with intellectual disabilities to make their own choices with appropriate support, preserving autonomy.
When conducting a task analysis, the OT breaks down an occupation into its component steps to identify where performance breaks down. This process is MOST useful for:
Answer: Identifying specific points of intervention to restore or compensate for function
Task analysis pinpoints the specific subtasks or skill components where breakdown occurs, allowing targeted intervention planning.