Exam 1: Acquiring Information

Your OT department has asked you to handle the administration of the Sensory Processing Measure as a part of the re-evaluation process for William, a kindergarten student with autism. What are you required to do to administer this test?

Your OT department has written the following short-term treatment goal for a hip fracture patient: Will put on underwear and pants independently, using adaptations, in two weeks. What components of this task will you need to analyze as you begin to work with this patient?

Marge, your nursing home patient, has expressed to you that she is afraid of returning home due to the condition of her house. She has not told anyone else her concerns. Who should you report this information to?

Using handwriting as a therapeutic activity to strengthen the fingers is an example of a: ______.

Lola is a 72-year-old female who has just been admitted to your rehabilitation facility following a mild stroke. Her physician reports that her rehabilitation potential is excellent, and the plan is for Lola to return home in two weeks. OT has asked you to gather information about what Lola will be required to do before she can return home. How should you do this?

Ethan, your 6-year-old student with cerebral palsy, cannot jump on a trampoline, hop on one foot, or throw a ball. He has significant difficulty climbing the stairs at school. He already received adaptive physical education services. You discuss this with your OT department and agree that a referral should be made to:

Millie is your home health client. She is 87 and lives alone since the recent death of her husband. You are concerned that Millie is not progressing. She does not smile much and often speaks with a flat tone. She seems to have lost interest in keeping her house clean and is eating mostly junk food. What do you report to your OT department?

Max is a 23-year-old rehabilitation patient with a new diagnosis of C7-T1 spinal cord injury. During therapy sessions, Max displays flat affect and little interest in participating in activities. He is often sleeping when you go to see him for therapy and requires encouragement to participate. What do you conclude?

Mildred is a 67-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She tells you that she would like to be able to cook dinner again, but she just cannot do it. Her husband is tired of eating at McDonald's. What problems would you expect Mildred to report regarding cooking?

When selecting an activity for a client, you must analyze the steps of the activity, the setting where the activity will take place, and _________

Your co-workers in your outpatient clinic are all very stressed. What could you do to help?

Your student Shawn, who has a diagnosis of quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has an appointment to have his ankle foot orthotics (AFOs) adjusted. He will see a(n):

The OT frame of reference that focuses on a person's ability to function in occupational and personal roles is called: __________.

Your school occupational and physical therapists are collaborating on a backpack weigh-in day. What is the purpose of this program?

Howard is a 93-year-old cardiac patient who lives with his daughter. She reports that she works during the day and takes care of their home. You should make sure to address the following skill areas with Howard, except:

Your 89-year-old home health patient, Boyd, is able to toilet himself, dress himself, and make himself microwavable food upon discharge from the hospital. You emphasize to Boyd's wife the importance of allowing Boyd to complete these tasks himself, but she keeps hovering over him and doing things for him. What do you expect Boyd's condition to be when he returns for a follow-up visit in two weeks?

Fred, your 75-year-old uncle, has declined an invitation to your college graduation, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. at your college. He lives in another city that is about 30 minutes away. You would really like him to attend. How do you respond?

To strengthen your stroke patient Roger's right-upper extremity, you have him reach for cones with his left hand while supporting himself on his right hand and both knees. This technique incorporates the following therapeutic approach: _________.

You walk into the kindergarten classroom of your 4-year-old child, and six children of the same age ask you to help them get ready for recess. You tell them to try doing everything themselves, except this task:

Your student Isaac is doing great during therapy and has met all of the objectives written in his Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The meeting to review his IEP is not scheduled to happen for another four months. What does your OT department tell you when you mention that Isaac's objectives have been met?