Occupational Therapy Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a resting hand splint (orthosis) in OT?
Answer: Maintain the hand in a functional or protective position to prevent contracture
A resting hand splint holds the wrist and fingers in a functional position to prevent flexion contractures in patients with neurological conditions or inflammatory arthritis.
Which standardized assessment evaluates an individual's perceived performance and satisfaction in occupational performance?
Answer: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
The COPM is a client-centered outcome measure where patients rate their own performance and satisfaction in self-identified problem areas using a 1–10 scale.
In sensory re-education following nerve repair, which phase begins with training light moving touch?
Answer: Early phase sensory re-education
Early phase sensory re-education begins with training perception of moving touch and vibration as the nerve regenerates, before progressing to discriminative sensation.
What is the purpose of a dynamic splint for a patient with finger extensor tendon repair?
Answer: Allow controlled tendon gliding while protecting the repair from rupture
Dynamic splints for extensor tendon repairs allow early controlled motion via rubber band traction, preventing adhesion formation while protecting the tendon.
Which model in occupational therapy emphasizes the interaction between volition, habituation, and performance capacity?
Answer: Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
MOHO, developed by Gary Kielhofner, explains occupational participation through the interplay of volition (motivation), habituation (roles/routines), and performance capacity.
A patient reports difficulty buttoning shirts due to fine motor deficits. Which adaptive strategy is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Button hook device or magnetic/hook-and-loop button replacements
A button hook compensates for fine motor deficits by extending the user's reach and reducing the dexterity required, while modified fasteners eliminate the task barrier entirely.