OTR Pediatric & Developmental Occupational Therapy Flashcards
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When using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), which subtests are evaluated by the occupational therapist rather than the physical therapist?
Answer: Grasping and visual-motor integration subtests
Occupational therapists typically administer the Grasping and Visual-Motor Integration subtests of the PDMS-2, as these assess fine motor skills within OT's scope.
A preschool child receives OT for sensory modulation difficulties and displays sensory-seeking behaviors. Which activity would BEST provide the proprioceptive and vestibular input this child craves?
Answer: Spinning in a net swing followed by jumping on a trampoline
Spinning in a net swing provides vestibular input while jumping on a trampoline provides proprioceptive input, directly meeting the sensory-seeking child's need for intense movement feedback.
Which standardized assessment is MOST appropriate to evaluate functional daily living skills in a child aged 6 months to 7.5 years?
Answer: Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
The PEDI assesses functional capabilities and caregiver assistance in self-care, mobility, and social function for children from 6 months to 7.5 years.
An OTR working with a child with Down syndrome addresses hypotonia during fine motor tasks. Which strategy BEST compensates for reduced hand muscle tone during writing?
Answer: Use a slanted writing surface and weighted pencil grip
A slanted surface promotes wrist extension and stabilizes the forearm, while a weighted grip increases proprioceptive feedback, both compensating for hypotonia during writing.
A 9-year-old child with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is struggling with ball skills at school. Which evidence-based intervention approach is MOST recommended for DCD?
Answer: Task-oriented approach (e.g., CO-OP) targeting specific functional skills
The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a task-oriented, evidence-based approach recommended for DCD that teaches self-discovery of performance strategies.
During a neonatal ICU (NICU) evaluation, an OTR observes an infant with disorganized feeding including frequent gagging and nasal flaring. The MOST appropriate immediate intervention is:
Answer: Implement pacing by removing the nipple every 3–5 sucks to allow the infant to breathe
Pacing by briefly removing the nipple allows the infant to regulate the suck-swallow-breathe sequence, reducing gagging and signs of respiratory compromise during feeding.