NBCOT Practice Questions and
Answers.
An OTR is selecting a wheelchair seating system for a child who has scoliosis
secondary to spina bifida. Which feature should be considered FIRST for achieving
optimal functional seating?
A. Width and placement of lateral trunk supports
B. Type and contour of the chair seat cushion
C. Position and stability of the pelvis in the chair
D. Configuration and attachment of chest harness -
\C. Position and stability of the pelvis in the chair
Rationale: Posture is directly linked to overall functional performance. The position and
stability of the pelvis is critical in achieving optimal sitting posture.
An OTR is planning a group for clients who have mild-moderate cognitive decline
secondary to Alzheimer's disease. One of the group goals is for the clients to follow
directions to complete a tile picture frame. The OTR plans to use a directive leadership
style during the group. Which strategy illustrates the use of this group leadership style?
A. Inform the clients of the expected end product by showing them a completed frame at
the start of the group.
B. Provide examples of three different framing materials and give general guidelines for
how the items could be used.
C. Show the clients several pictures of completed frames and allow each client to
decide which frame to make. -
\A. Inform the clients of the expected end product by showing them a completed frame
at the start of the group.
An 8-year-old student has fluctuant muscle tone and delayed postural responses due to
cerebral palsy. The student has met all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
and is performing school tasks at grade level. After receiving school-based OT for the
past 5 years, the student is discharged from OT. However, the student's parents are
questioning why OT has been discontinued. What explanation should the OTR provide
to the student's parents?
A. Students who have received services in the public-school system for 5 consecutive
years are no longer eligible for OT.
B. Students with physical disabilities are eligible for ongoing OT only if they are having
difficulty with curriculum-based tasks.
Answers.
An OTR is selecting a wheelchair seating system for a child who has scoliosis
secondary to spina bifida. Which feature should be considered FIRST for achieving
optimal functional seating?
A. Width and placement of lateral trunk supports
B. Type and contour of the chair seat cushion
C. Position and stability of the pelvis in the chair
D. Configuration and attachment of chest harness -
\C. Position and stability of the pelvis in the chair
Rationale: Posture is directly linked to overall functional performance. The position and
stability of the pelvis is critical in achieving optimal sitting posture.
An OTR is planning a group for clients who have mild-moderate cognitive decline
secondary to Alzheimer's disease. One of the group goals is for the clients to follow
directions to complete a tile picture frame. The OTR plans to use a directive leadership
style during the group. Which strategy illustrates the use of this group leadership style?
A. Inform the clients of the expected end product by showing them a completed frame at
the start of the group.
B. Provide examples of three different framing materials and give general guidelines for
how the items could be used.
C. Show the clients several pictures of completed frames and allow each client to
decide which frame to make. -
\A. Inform the clients of the expected end product by showing them a completed frame
at the start of the group.
An 8-year-old student has fluctuant muscle tone and delayed postural responses due to
cerebral palsy. The student has met all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
and is performing school tasks at grade level. After receiving school-based OT for the
past 5 years, the student is discharged from OT. However, the student's parents are
questioning why OT has been discontinued. What explanation should the OTR provide
to the student's parents?
A. Students who have received services in the public-school system for 5 consecutive
years are no longer eligible for OT.
B. Students with physical disabilities are eligible for ongoing OT only if they are having
difficulty with curriculum-based tasks.
