Adults Final Review

A self-awareness issue in cognitive rehab, where client doesn't realize cognitive changes d/t neurological injury

Client w/ R homonymous hemianopia cannot see R visual field. Which intervention helps the client compensate?

Therapist performs MMT to assess wrist flexion. Client moves wrist through the full ROM but cannot hold against gravity

Client w/ hemispatial neglect is struggling to eat d/t neglecting food on L side of plate. Best compensatory strategy?

During feeding evaluation, therapist notices client coughing & choking after swallowing. What could this symptom mean?

What is the role of family or caregiver involvement in the occupational therapy process?

Therapist is evaluating coordination issues after cerebellar stroke. Client demonstrates dysmetria. Best intervention?

During which phase of swallowing does the epiglottis cover the airway to prevent aspiration?

When teaching client new task like brushing teeth w/ nondominant hand, which principle is best to improve performance?

Therapist applies resist to muscle & client completes movement against gravity but can't maintain position w/ max resist

A client w/ hemiparesis & poor fine motor coordination is experiencing difficulty completing ADLs. Best tool?

What is the role of the occupational therapist when implementing an intervention plan?

A client w/ stroke is being trained in how to use a wheelchair. Which is the MOST important instruction for the client?

Which is the most reliable diagnostic tool to assess swallowing dysfunction & determine aspiration risk?

A client w/ stroke has difficulty w/ sitting balance d/t weakness on 1 side of the body. Which improves sitting balance?

Which type of rigidity is most likely present in a client w/ Parkinson’s w/ uniform resistance throughout PROM?

Client w/ visual field deficit is bumping into objects on 1 side of the environment. Which strategy would be helpful?

Client w/ TBI struggles w/ performing coordinated movements d/t poor accuracy & timing. Which structure is responsible?

Which of the following is an example of an environmental modification in occupational therapy?

Which of the following conditions would NOT be a reason to avoid performing a Passive Range of Motion (PROM) assessment?

A client w/ a stroke has difficulty distinguishing colors, esp. red & green. Which visual dysfunctions is present?

During the goal-setting phase of therapy, which of the following is most important for the therapist to consider?

What is the primary reason for palpating the muscle during a manual muscle test (MMT)?

What is the primary goal of the discharge planning phase in occupational therapy?

In a client w/ hemiplegia, which strategy would most likely help improve motor control & function in the affected arm?

During task training for client w/ cog. deficits, therapist provides consistent cues to prevent errors from occurring.

What does activity analysis in occupational therapy involve?

When using "therapeutic use of self," what is the therapist primarily doing?

Which of the following would be most appropriate when conducting a cognitive assessment for a client with dementia?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of "capsular end-feel" during a PROM assessment of the shoulder?

When assessing LE ROM, which method is most effective for evaluating functional ROM in an outpatient therapy session?

When assessing coordination, which part of brain responsible for finger-to-nose & rapid alternating hand movements?

Client with stroke reports difficulty seeing objects in R. visual field. Which condition is MOST likely the cause?

When assessing a client’s ability to move a joint without assistance, which term best describes this ability?

Client is unable to perform AROM at shoulder joint d/t pain. Therapist decides to assess the client’s PROM in shoulder.

When performing MMT to assess a client’s shoulder abduction strength, which of the following actions is most important?

Therapist assessing PROM of client’s elbow. Client is experiencing discomfort at end range, but no resistance is felt.

What does the term adaptive equipment refer to in occupational therapy?

Therapist observes client indep. reaches top shelf but requires MIN A for LE dressing. Which section of the SOAP note?

 In occupational therapy, what is the primary purpose of using adaptive equipment during interventions?

Client w/ TBI shows signs of apraxia. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for this client?

A client has difficulty with fine motor coordination of RUE. Which of the following is MOST appropriate to address this?

Client w/ memory loss is using external strategy to improve memory recall. Which would be the most effective strategy?

A therapist teaches client w/ delayed swallow initiation to use chin tuck during swallowing. Purpose of chin tuck?

Which of the following is an example of a motor control intervention used to assist w/ balance during a sit-to-stand?

Which of the following is an example of client-centered practice in occupational therapy?

During MMT for elbow extension, therapist applies resistance to distal forearm in the direction of elbow flexion. Goal?

Which of the following best describes the CO-OP approach used in cognitive rehabilitation?