New York Occupational Therapy
Registration Examination Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales
|2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. An occupational therapist evaluates a child with autism who avoids
eye contact, struggles with transitions, and demonstrates sensory-
seeking behaviors. Which intervention is MOST appropriate?
a) Provide structured sensory activities in a predictable routine
b) Emphasize eye contact during every interaction
c) Focus only on academic tasks in therapy sessions
d) Limit use of visual schedules
a) Provide structured sensory activities in a predictable routine
Children with autism benefit from sensory regulation and predictable
, routines that support participation. Forcing eye contact or
eliminating structure may increase distress.
2. When fabricating a resting hand splint, the therapist should position
the wrist in:
a) 0–10° flexion
b) 20–30° extension
c) 40–50° flexion
d) Neutral
The functional resting position maintains wrist extension 20–30°,
MCP flexion 30–45°, IP slight flexion, and thumb abduction to
preserve ligament length and reduce contracture.
3. A C6 spinal cord injury client wants to feed themselves. Which
adaptive equipment is MOST suitable?
a) Universal cuff with utensil
b) Tenodesis splint
c) Universal cuff with utensil
d) Built-up handle only
C6 patients have wrist extension but lack finger function. A universal
cuff compensates for grasp deficits, enabling independence in
feeding.
4. Which test BEST assesses visual-motor integration?
a) Nine Hole Peg Test
b) Beery VMI
, c) FIM
d) MoCA
The Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration
(VMI) evaluates integration of visual perception and motor
coordination.
5. A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is experiencing an acute flare-up.
What intervention is MOST appropriate?
a) Resistive strengthening
b) Passive aggressive stretching
c) Energy conservation and gentle ROM
d) Weight-bearing exercises
During acute flare-ups, joint protection, gentle ROM, and energy
conservation strategies are prioritized to prevent stress on inflamed
joints.
6. Which frame of reference emphasizes learning through doing,
shaping, and reinforcement?
a) Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
b) Cognitive-Behavioral
c) Behavioral
d) Biomechanical
Behavioral FOR uses reinforcement and activity engagement to
modify performance patterns.
, 7. A therapist recommends a sock aid for a client. What impairment
MOST likely prompted this recommendation?
a) Upper extremity weakness
b) Limited hip flexion
c) Reduced grip strength
d) Balance deficit
Sock aids help clients with hip precautions or limited hip flexion after
surgeries like THA.
8. A child is referred for sensory processing difficulties. Which
observation MOST supports the referral?
a) The child enjoys group play
b) The child becomes distressed in noisy environments
c) The child can follow multistep directions
d) The child demonstrates appropriate peer interactions
Over-responsivity to sensory input such as noise is a hallmark of
sensory processing challenges.
9. A client with Parkinson’s disease demonstrates freezing during
ambulation. Which strategy is MOST effective?
a) Encourage multitasking during walking
b) Use external rhythmic cues such as counting or music
c) Reduce environmental cues
d) Encourage faster walking speed
Registration Examination Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales
|2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. An occupational therapist evaluates a child with autism who avoids
eye contact, struggles with transitions, and demonstrates sensory-
seeking behaviors. Which intervention is MOST appropriate?
a) Provide structured sensory activities in a predictable routine
b) Emphasize eye contact during every interaction
c) Focus only on academic tasks in therapy sessions
d) Limit use of visual schedules
a) Provide structured sensory activities in a predictable routine
Children with autism benefit from sensory regulation and predictable
, routines that support participation. Forcing eye contact or
eliminating structure may increase distress.
2. When fabricating a resting hand splint, the therapist should position
the wrist in:
a) 0–10° flexion
b) 20–30° extension
c) 40–50° flexion
d) Neutral
The functional resting position maintains wrist extension 20–30°,
MCP flexion 30–45°, IP slight flexion, and thumb abduction to
preserve ligament length and reduce contracture.
3. A C6 spinal cord injury client wants to feed themselves. Which
adaptive equipment is MOST suitable?
a) Universal cuff with utensil
b) Tenodesis splint
c) Universal cuff with utensil
d) Built-up handle only
C6 patients have wrist extension but lack finger function. A universal
cuff compensates for grasp deficits, enabling independence in
feeding.
4. Which test BEST assesses visual-motor integration?
a) Nine Hole Peg Test
b) Beery VMI
, c) FIM
d) MoCA
The Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration
(VMI) evaluates integration of visual perception and motor
coordination.
5. A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is experiencing an acute flare-up.
What intervention is MOST appropriate?
a) Resistive strengthening
b) Passive aggressive stretching
c) Energy conservation and gentle ROM
d) Weight-bearing exercises
During acute flare-ups, joint protection, gentle ROM, and energy
conservation strategies are prioritized to prevent stress on inflamed
joints.
6. Which frame of reference emphasizes learning through doing,
shaping, and reinforcement?
a) Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
b) Cognitive-Behavioral
c) Behavioral
d) Biomechanical
Behavioral FOR uses reinforcement and activity engagement to
modify performance patterns.
, 7. A therapist recommends a sock aid for a client. What impairment
MOST likely prompted this recommendation?
a) Upper extremity weakness
b) Limited hip flexion
c) Reduced grip strength
d) Balance deficit
Sock aids help clients with hip precautions or limited hip flexion after
surgeries like THA.
8. A child is referred for sensory processing difficulties. Which
observation MOST supports the referral?
a) The child enjoys group play
b) The child becomes distressed in noisy environments
c) The child can follow multistep directions
d) The child demonstrates appropriate peer interactions
Over-responsivity to sensory input such as noise is a hallmark of
sensory processing challenges.
9. A client with Parkinson’s disease demonstrates freezing during
ambulation. Which strategy is MOST effective?
a) Encourage multitasking during walking
b) Use external rhythmic cues such as counting or music
c) Reduce environmental cues
d) Encourage faster walking speed
