Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
Question 1 pts
A person who has multiple sclerosis and tires easily prefers to bake cookies with her
granddaughter rather than clean her house. This is an example of
habits that one has over a lifetime.
interests that are enjoyable.
r values that motivate behavior.
her former role that is important to her.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with a person who was recently admitted to a skilled nursing
facility who became upset when asked to prepare a microwave meal. This is an
example of
personal beliefs.
r habits and internalized roles.
occupations.
personal motivation.
Question 1 pts
, Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
A person, who enjoys hand embroidery and fractures both wrists in a fall, is more
likely to experience a loss than a person who embroiders using a sewing machine.
This is an example of
habits performed by reflex.
interests that are enjoyable.
r performance in the ability to do things.
values that are meaningful.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with an individual who is a housekeeper at a large hotel and is
using a wheelchair for mobility after breaking a leg. The BEST therapeutic activity to
help prepare for returning to work would be
r clean the hospital room, simulating all the tasks involved in the individual’s job.
practice picking items off the floor using a reacher.
clean the hospital room and focus on the tasks the individual can do with minimal
assistance from the OTA.
practice dusting the furniture using adaptive equipment.
Question 1 pts
, Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
An OTA is working with an individual who is a volunteer at a pet shelter and has
decreased endurance after receiving chemotherapy. To help the individual
accommodate to the change, the OTA should
r
provide feedback, physical support and information on alternative methods, and
adaptation.
model how to do activities and provide written handouts on energy conservation.
ask the individual to observe others in similar situations.
provide the individual with resources on other volunteer opportunities that may not
require as much energy.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with an individual who has low back pain and works as a taxi
driver. Using the biomedical approach the OTA should
assess the individual to determine other jobs that may be satisfying.
r suggest proper positioning for sitting while in the work environment.
ask the occupational therapist to evaluate the person’s work tolerance skills.
suggest that the person work part time until the pain subsides.
Question 1 pts
, Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
An OTA is treating an individual who has had a CVA using the biomechanical
approach. The person is placing cans in a high cupboard and wearing 5-lb weights on
his wrists. The individual is having problems with regulating movements. The OTA
should
document the findings and consult with the occupational therapist.
assess the amount of weight being used and make appropriate changes.
consult with the physical therapist.
r
reevaluate the treatment approach because it may not be appropriate for this patient.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with a patient and is using a board with buttons and fasteners.
The patient asks, “Why am I buttoning a board?” The OTA should
r explain that this is an enabling activity and will follow with buttoning a sweater.
grade the activity and have the patient use smaller buttons so that she feels
challenged.
encourage the patient to participate and explain the benefits.
explain that you need to observe the patient buttoning to report on coordination skills
to the occupational therapist.
Question 1 pts
A person who has multiple sclerosis and tires easily prefers to bake cookies with her
granddaughter rather than clean her house. This is an example of
habits that one has over a lifetime.
interests that are enjoyable.
r values that motivate behavior.
her former role that is important to her.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with a person who was recently admitted to a skilled nursing
facility who became upset when asked to prepare a microwave meal. This is an
example of
personal beliefs.
r habits and internalized roles.
occupations.
personal motivation.
Question 1 pts
, Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
A person, who enjoys hand embroidery and fractures both wrists in a fall, is more
likely to experience a loss than a person who embroiders using a sewing machine.
This is an example of
habits performed by reflex.
interests that are enjoyable.
r performance in the ability to do things.
values that are meaningful.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with an individual who is a housekeeper at a large hotel and is
using a wheelchair for mobility after breaking a leg. The BEST therapeutic activity to
help prepare for returning to work would be
r clean the hospital room, simulating all the tasks involved in the individual’s job.
practice picking items off the floor using a reacher.
clean the hospital room and focus on the tasks the individual can do with minimal
assistance from the OTA.
practice dusting the furniture using adaptive equipment.
Question 1 pts
, Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
An OTA is working with an individual who is a volunteer at a pet shelter and has
decreased endurance after receiving chemotherapy. To help the individual
accommodate to the change, the OTA should
r
provide feedback, physical support and information on alternative methods, and
adaptation.
model how to do activities and provide written handouts on energy conservation.
ask the individual to observe others in similar situations.
provide the individual with resources on other volunteer opportunities that may not
require as much energy.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with an individual who has low back pain and works as a taxi
driver. Using the biomedical approach the OTA should
assess the individual to determine other jobs that may be satisfying.
r suggest proper positioning for sitting while in the work environment.
ask the occupational therapist to evaluate the person’s work tolerance skills.
suggest that the person work part time until the pain subsides.
Question 1 pts
, Early’s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy 4th Edition Test Bank
An OTA is treating an individual who has had a CVA using the biomechanical
approach. The person is placing cans in a high cupboard and wearing 5-lb weights on
his wrists. The individual is having problems with regulating movements. The OTA
should
document the findings and consult with the occupational therapist.
assess the amount of weight being used and make appropriate changes.
consult with the physical therapist.
r
reevaluate the treatment approach because it may not be appropriate for this patient.
Question 1 pts
An OTA is working with a patient and is using a board with buttons and fasteners.
The patient asks, “Why am I buttoning a board?” The OTA should
r explain that this is an enabling activity and will follow with buttoning a sweater.
grade the activity and have the patient use smaller buttons so that she feels
challenged.
encourage the patient to participate and explain the benefits.
explain that you need to observe the patient buttoning to report on coordination skills
to the occupational therapist.
