NBCOT Exam: Proven Practice
Questions.
An OTR® is working with a client in acute care who is complaining of leg cramps and
pain when walking. These problems are a common symptom of what condition or
surgical procedure? -
\Peripheral artery disease
People with a history of what condition generally take antibiotics before any dental
procedures to prevent an infection from migrating to the heart? -
\endocarditis
Which psychiatric condition is MOST frequently seen as interfering with the
occupational engagement of a client with cardiac disease? -
\Major depression
An OTR® is working in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Of the four clients on the OTR's
caseload, which client would require a longer warm-up and cool-down period during
exercise and activity sessions?
The client with congenital heart disease
The client with a coronary artery bypass graft
The client with a heart transplant
The client with an automatic defibrillator -
\The client with a heart transplant
occurs when a person goes from supine to standing shortly after eating a meal. It
generally affects older adults, people with hypertension, and people with Parkinson's
disease. -
\Postprandial orthostatic hypotension
In reading a client's medical chart, the OTR® notes that the client has a history of
postprandial orthostatic hypotension. What activity precautions should the OTR give the
client? -
\Avoid a positional change from lying down to standing within 30 minutes of eating a
meal.
An OTR® is working with a client who has been placed on bedrest because of a deep
vein thrombosis. After anticoagulation therapy has been initiated, what is the accepted
waiting period to resume occupational therapy interventions involving ambulation? -
\2-3 days
Questions.
An OTR® is working with a client in acute care who is complaining of leg cramps and
pain when walking. These problems are a common symptom of what condition or
surgical procedure? -
\Peripheral artery disease
People with a history of what condition generally take antibiotics before any dental
procedures to prevent an infection from migrating to the heart? -
\endocarditis
Which psychiatric condition is MOST frequently seen as interfering with the
occupational engagement of a client with cardiac disease? -
\Major depression
An OTR® is working in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Of the four clients on the OTR's
caseload, which client would require a longer warm-up and cool-down period during
exercise and activity sessions?
The client with congenital heart disease
The client with a coronary artery bypass graft
The client with a heart transplant
The client with an automatic defibrillator -
\The client with a heart transplant
occurs when a person goes from supine to standing shortly after eating a meal. It
generally affects older adults, people with hypertension, and people with Parkinson's
disease. -
\Postprandial orthostatic hypotension
In reading a client's medical chart, the OTR® notes that the client has a history of
postprandial orthostatic hypotension. What activity precautions should the OTR give the
client? -
\Avoid a positional change from lying down to standing within 30 minutes of eating a
meal.
An OTR® is working with a client who has been placed on bedrest because of a deep
vein thrombosis. After anticoagulation therapy has been initiated, what is the accepted
waiting period to resume occupational therapy interventions involving ambulation? -
\2-3 days
