NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
NBCOT OTR Certification Exam 1 Prep Test
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TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) WITH
RATIONALES/ GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+
An OTA with 15 years of practice and administrative experience in a community mental health day
program wants to work for a school system. Which position is the best match for the OTA's
qualifications?
A. an entry level OTA
B. a senior OTA
C. a director of the after school activity programs
D. an OTA specialist in behavioral problems –
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, NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
Correct Answer :an entry level OTA
A graduate student with an anxiety disorder reports feeling confused about the future. During the OT
evaluation, the client relates decreased feelings of competence for a chosen field of study and overall
poor personal causation. Which is the best initial action for the OTA to take in response to the client's
stated concerns?
A. administer a vocational intrest inventory
B. provide activities related to the clients chosen field of study
C. refer the client to the state office of vocational and educational services
D. Establish short term goals with high potential for attainment –
Correct Answer :Establish short term goals with high potential for attainment
A client in the descending phase of Guillain Barre syndrome has bilateral shoulder strength of 2/5. The
client fatigues easily. Which equipment should the OTA recommend to enhance the person
performance of activities of daily living?
A. An overhead suspension sling
B. Long-handled utensils and tools
C. Angled/curved handled utensils and tools
D. An environmental control unit –
Correct Answer :An overhead suspension sling
The parent of two elementary aged children receives home care hospice services due to metastasized
bone caner. The client is in pain and has poor endurance and decreased muscle strength. The client
requires moderate assistance with self-care and dressing. Which is the best intervention for the OTA to
incorporate into sessions with this parent?
A. training in energy conservation techniques for self-care and dressing
B. training in joint protection techniques for self-care and dressing
C. using biofeedback to reduce the clients pain
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, NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
D. exploring play activities for the parents to do with the children –
Correct Answer :exploring play activities for the parents to do with the children
An elder resident of a skilled nursing facility becomes tearful during an OT session. The resident has a
diagnosis of advanced osteoarthrisitis and relates that pain is causing discomfort during sexual
activities. The resident expresses fear about "losing" a valued intimate relationship and asks the OTA
for advice. Which is the most beneficial action for the OTA to take in response - Correct Answer :
A COTA® is providing intervention to a client with an anxiety disorder who hyperventilates when faced
with difficult work tasks. The COTA (with the client's permission) works with the employer to identify
work tasks in which the client can be successful. What frame of reference does this intervention
suggest?
A. Cognitive-behavioral
B. Psychodynamic
C. Cognitive disability
D. Behavioral –
Correct Answer :C. Cognitive disability
Through what type of interventions is the field of occupational therapy MOST likely to be successful in
demonstrating a population impact on the problem of cocaine and amphetamine abuse disorder?
A. Restorative
B. Adaptive
C. Preventive
D. Consultative –
Correct Answer :C. Preventive
A+ TEST BANK 3
, NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
Using the Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5 for screening, followed by use of the Allen Diagnostic Module
and the Routine Task Inventory for confirmation of screening results, the supervising OTR® identifies
Level 4 as the current level of functioning of a client in an adult day treatment center. What is the
MOST appropriate scenario for activity completion for this client?
A. The task includes mostly familiar steps but also one step requiring new learning.
B. The project and tasks involved are relatively unstructured. The client is given opportunities to find
and revise errors.
C. A model of the completed project is provided for the client to imitate. Simple instructions are
provided.
D. The project is designed to encourage relatively independent planning and organizing to complete
tasks. –
Correct Answer :C. A model of the completed project is provided for the client to imitate. Simple
instructions are provided.
A client scores an Allen Cognitive Level (ACL) of 4.0 with the Allen Cognitive Disability Framework. A
COTA® is working with the client in an adult day treatment center.
A. Any project with mostly familiar steps; no more than two steps of the task should require new
learning.
B. A project that is unstructured; the client should be given opportunities to find and revise errors.
C. A project that is set up with a model final product; simple instructions should be provided, along
with supervision.
D. A project that encourages relatively independent planning and organizing to complete; none of the
steps should require new learning. –
Correct Answer :C. A project that is set up with a model final product; simple instructions should be
provided, along with supervision.
An extremely agitated adult is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital late on a Friday afternoon.
Because nursing is short staffed, the nurse on the unit requests that the patient attend an
occupational therapy group being led by a COTA® that evening. The COTA® calls the OTR®, who is
working at a location far from the unit, for guidance. The OTR® is unable to return to the unit in time
A+ TEST BANK 4
NBCOT OTR Certification Exam 1 Prep Test
Bank
TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) WITH
RATIONALES/ GUARANTEED PASS GRADED A+
An OTA with 15 years of practice and administrative experience in a community mental health day
program wants to work for a school system. Which position is the best match for the OTA's
qualifications?
A. an entry level OTA
B. a senior OTA
C. a director of the after school activity programs
D. an OTA specialist in behavioral problems –
A+ TEST BANK 1
, NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
Correct Answer :an entry level OTA
A graduate student with an anxiety disorder reports feeling confused about the future. During the OT
evaluation, the client relates decreased feelings of competence for a chosen field of study and overall
poor personal causation. Which is the best initial action for the OTA to take in response to the client's
stated concerns?
A. administer a vocational intrest inventory
B. provide activities related to the clients chosen field of study
C. refer the client to the state office of vocational and educational services
D. Establish short term goals with high potential for attainment –
Correct Answer :Establish short term goals with high potential for attainment
A client in the descending phase of Guillain Barre syndrome has bilateral shoulder strength of 2/5. The
client fatigues easily. Which equipment should the OTA recommend to enhance the person
performance of activities of daily living?
A. An overhead suspension sling
B. Long-handled utensils and tools
C. Angled/curved handled utensils and tools
D. An environmental control unit –
Correct Answer :An overhead suspension sling
The parent of two elementary aged children receives home care hospice services due to metastasized
bone caner. The client is in pain and has poor endurance and decreased muscle strength. The client
requires moderate assistance with self-care and dressing. Which is the best intervention for the OTA to
incorporate into sessions with this parent?
A. training in energy conservation techniques for self-care and dressing
B. training in joint protection techniques for self-care and dressing
C. using biofeedback to reduce the clients pain
A+ TEST BANK 2
, NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
D. exploring play activities for the parents to do with the children –
Correct Answer :exploring play activities for the parents to do with the children
An elder resident of a skilled nursing facility becomes tearful during an OT session. The resident has a
diagnosis of advanced osteoarthrisitis and relates that pain is causing discomfort during sexual
activities. The resident expresses fear about "losing" a valued intimate relationship and asks the OTA
for advice. Which is the most beneficial action for the OTA to take in response - Correct Answer :
A COTA® is providing intervention to a client with an anxiety disorder who hyperventilates when faced
with difficult work tasks. The COTA (with the client's permission) works with the employer to identify
work tasks in which the client can be successful. What frame of reference does this intervention
suggest?
A. Cognitive-behavioral
B. Psychodynamic
C. Cognitive disability
D. Behavioral –
Correct Answer :C. Cognitive disability
Through what type of interventions is the field of occupational therapy MOST likely to be successful in
demonstrating a population impact on the problem of cocaine and amphetamine abuse disorder?
A. Restorative
B. Adaptive
C. Preventive
D. Consultative –
Correct Answer :C. Preventive
A+ TEST BANK 3
, NBCOT OTR Certification Exam
Using the Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5 for screening, followed by use of the Allen Diagnostic Module
and the Routine Task Inventory for confirmation of screening results, the supervising OTR® identifies
Level 4 as the current level of functioning of a client in an adult day treatment center. What is the
MOST appropriate scenario for activity completion for this client?
A. The task includes mostly familiar steps but also one step requiring new learning.
B. The project and tasks involved are relatively unstructured. The client is given opportunities to find
and revise errors.
C. A model of the completed project is provided for the client to imitate. Simple instructions are
provided.
D. The project is designed to encourage relatively independent planning and organizing to complete
tasks. –
Correct Answer :C. A model of the completed project is provided for the client to imitate. Simple
instructions are provided.
A client scores an Allen Cognitive Level (ACL) of 4.0 with the Allen Cognitive Disability Framework. A
COTA® is working with the client in an adult day treatment center.
A. Any project with mostly familiar steps; no more than two steps of the task should require new
learning.
B. A project that is unstructured; the client should be given opportunities to find and revise errors.
C. A project that is set up with a model final product; simple instructions should be provided, along
with supervision.
D. A project that encourages relatively independent planning and organizing to complete; none of the
steps should require new learning. –
Correct Answer :C. A project that is set up with a model final product; simple instructions should be
provided, along with supervision.
An extremely agitated adult is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital late on a Friday afternoon.
Because nursing is short staffed, the nurse on the unit requests that the patient attend an
occupational therapy group being led by a COTA® that evening. The COTA® calls the OTR®, who is
working at a location far from the unit, for guidance. The OTR® is unable to return to the unit in time
A+ TEST BANK 4
