AOTA NBCOT EXAM PREP (PDF) QUESTIONS WITH
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Activity Anaylsis correct answer -- A way to plan and modify therapeutic
activities according to a client's goals, preferences, personality, and other
client factors.
- Goal: to achieve thorough understanding of the therapeutic activity by
breaking it down into its individual parts as well as the skills needed to
successfully complete each task. This knowledge helps create treatment and
intervention approach. "Just right challenge."
Activity Demands correct answer -The specific features of an activity that
influence the type and amount of effort required to perform the activity.. the
specific objects and their properties, the physical space requirements, the
social demands, sequence and timing, the required actions or skills needed,
and the required body functions and structures and used during the
performance of the activity.
Performance Skills correct answer -- Observable, concrete, goal-directed
actions clients use to engage in daily life occupations; these skills are small,
measurable units in a chain of actions that are observed as a person performs
meaningful tasks.
- Motor/praxis skills, sensory-perceptual skills, emotion regulation skills,
cognitive skills, communication and social skills.
Consider the context and external environment, which can affect occupation
performance. correct answer -- Person in a w/c and their environment?
- Whether patient has family to provide assistance?
- Does person with mental health issues have access to internet to join
support group?
Match the activity with the chosen theoretical lens. correct answer -
Example: biomechanical approach for someone with limited
ROM/Strength/Endurance.
Modifying activities (Grading) correct answer -increasing (upgrading) or
decreasing (downgrading) the demands of the activity step by step to promote
, occupational performance when tasks are too easy/hard. Used to improve the
deficits or skills.
Scaffolding correct answer -OT assists the client with parts of the task that
are too difficult, but the client finishes the task themselves. May help motivate
the client by proving they can complete the activity or task. (Bus route
scenario: help them identify map, have them identify times)
Fading correct answer -As clients skills emerge or improve, the OT lessens
or eliminates their support. Results in improved client independence.
Coaching correct answer -Includes communicating expectations and
support in a way that helps the client perform and improve in tasks and skills.
(Key words: outlining)
Adaption/Modification correct answer -Aim for clients successful
involvement in preferred occupations; instead of working to improve or
change a clients ability, this strategy focuses on changing the activity demands
to match a persons current ability.
Decreasing demands correct answer -- Making the activity require less
cognitive skills.
- Reduce or change the necessary physical skill to complete the task.
Implementing AE correct answer -Example: instruction in the use of a sock
aid for someone with hip precautions.
Alter social/physical environment correct answer -Examples:
- Empower clients to instruct their caregivers.
- Instruct patients on the use of adaptive positioning or organization of
workspace to ease occupational performance.
Assistive Technology Devices correct answer -"Any item, piece of
equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, or
customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional
capabilities."
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Activity Anaylsis correct answer -- A way to plan and modify therapeutic
activities according to a client's goals, preferences, personality, and other
client factors.
- Goal: to achieve thorough understanding of the therapeutic activity by
breaking it down into its individual parts as well as the skills needed to
successfully complete each task. This knowledge helps create treatment and
intervention approach. "Just right challenge."
Activity Demands correct answer -The specific features of an activity that
influence the type and amount of effort required to perform the activity.. the
specific objects and their properties, the physical space requirements, the
social demands, sequence and timing, the required actions or skills needed,
and the required body functions and structures and used during the
performance of the activity.
Performance Skills correct answer -- Observable, concrete, goal-directed
actions clients use to engage in daily life occupations; these skills are small,
measurable units in a chain of actions that are observed as a person performs
meaningful tasks.
- Motor/praxis skills, sensory-perceptual skills, emotion regulation skills,
cognitive skills, communication and social skills.
Consider the context and external environment, which can affect occupation
performance. correct answer -- Person in a w/c and their environment?
- Whether patient has family to provide assistance?
- Does person with mental health issues have access to internet to join
support group?
Match the activity with the chosen theoretical lens. correct answer -
Example: biomechanical approach for someone with limited
ROM/Strength/Endurance.
Modifying activities (Grading) correct answer -increasing (upgrading) or
decreasing (downgrading) the demands of the activity step by step to promote
, occupational performance when tasks are too easy/hard. Used to improve the
deficits or skills.
Scaffolding correct answer -OT assists the client with parts of the task that
are too difficult, but the client finishes the task themselves. May help motivate
the client by proving they can complete the activity or task. (Bus route
scenario: help them identify map, have them identify times)
Fading correct answer -As clients skills emerge or improve, the OT lessens
or eliminates their support. Results in improved client independence.
Coaching correct answer -Includes communicating expectations and
support in a way that helps the client perform and improve in tasks and skills.
(Key words: outlining)
Adaption/Modification correct answer -Aim for clients successful
involvement in preferred occupations; instead of working to improve or
change a clients ability, this strategy focuses on changing the activity demands
to match a persons current ability.
Decreasing demands correct answer -- Making the activity require less
cognitive skills.
- Reduce or change the necessary physical skill to complete the task.
Implementing AE correct answer -Example: instruction in the use of a sock
aid for someone with hip precautions.
Alter social/physical environment correct answer -Examples:
- Empower clients to instruct their caregivers.
- Instruct patients on the use of adaptive positioning or organization of
workspace to ease occupational performance.
Assistive Technology Devices correct answer -"Any item, piece of
equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, or
customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional
capabilities."
