Conquer the NBCOT COTA Domain 2:
Must-Know Practice Questions and
Answers Inside.
adaptive positioning -
\modifications made to the position of a client during an activity to optimize trunk stability
and postural alignment, intended to improve UE control, range of vision, swallowing
ability, and interactions within the environment
grading -
\gradual increase/decrease in activity or environmental demands to optimize
performance, starts where the client is successful
compensatory swallowing -
\chin tuck, Mendelsohn maneuver, supraglottic swallow, super-supraglottic swallow **
ONLY for clients who are alert, attentive, and able to follow directions
cardiac rehab -
\structured interprofessional team approach used to assist individuals recover from
myocardial infarction, heart surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
(angioplasty, etc.) **phases 1-3
paraffin therapy -
\Superficial, conduction, heat modality that involves use of thermostatically controlled,
warmed wax and mineral oil, methods include:
immersion
dip immersion
pouring
Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based interventions
bath mitt -
\adaptive device made of sponge or terry cloth to hold a bar of soap and worn on the
hand during bathing, designed for persons with weak or no grip, intention tremors, or
incoordination
authoritarian -
\group leadership style involving a high level of control; leader directs group members
and members minimally contribute to group decision-making process
seat height measurement -
\measuring from the popliteal fossa to the bottom of the heel
Must-Know Practice Questions and
Answers Inside.
adaptive positioning -
\modifications made to the position of a client during an activity to optimize trunk stability
and postural alignment, intended to improve UE control, range of vision, swallowing
ability, and interactions within the environment
grading -
\gradual increase/decrease in activity or environmental demands to optimize
performance, starts where the client is successful
compensatory swallowing -
\chin tuck, Mendelsohn maneuver, supraglottic swallow, super-supraglottic swallow **
ONLY for clients who are alert, attentive, and able to follow directions
cardiac rehab -
\structured interprofessional team approach used to assist individuals recover from
myocardial infarction, heart surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
(angioplasty, etc.) **phases 1-3
paraffin therapy -
\Superficial, conduction, heat modality that involves use of thermostatically controlled,
warmed wax and mineral oil, methods include:
immersion
dip immersion
pouring
Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based interventions
bath mitt -
\adaptive device made of sponge or terry cloth to hold a bar of soap and worn on the
hand during bathing, designed for persons with weak or no grip, intention tremors, or
incoordination
authoritarian -
\group leadership style involving a high level of control; leader directs group members
and members minimally contribute to group decision-making process
seat height measurement -
\measuring from the popliteal fossa to the bottom of the heel
