204 PEDS ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● Why must OTs also be aware of the emotional adjustments for
parents of teens with disabilities?
A. They may experience sadness that the school will no longer provide
services to their child
B. They may experience anger at a health care system that doesn't
include their child
C. They may be more aware of the barriers & limitations that exist for
their child
D. They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all the
time instead of letting go. Answer: C
●● Why should OTs working with teens be receptive to discussions
about sex?
A. Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
B. Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty. Answer: A
●● What is the term of how one views his or her self?
A. Self esteem
,B. Body image
C. Self-determination
D. Body dissatisfaction. Answer: B
●● How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose clothing
& experiment with their appearance benefit them?
A. It motivates them to become independent dressers
B. Allows them to fit in with peers
C. Provides a break to their parents
D. It contributes to self-identity & body image. Answer: D
●● Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of late
adolescents?
A. Seperate from parents emotionally
B. Have changeable moods & behaviors
C. Increase involvement in peer group culture
D. Strengthen relationships with parents. Answer: D
●● Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of
middle adolescents?
A. Comply less with parents rules or limits
B. Resolve angst regarding physical appearance
C. Replace parents with peers as the significant influence in their life
,D. Feel confidence in personal values & sense of self. Answer: C
●● Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with
negative self-esteem?
A. Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
B. Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses. Answer: B
●● According to research, which statement best reflects the self-esteem
of teens with disabilities?
A. They have low self-esteem in general, but especially regarding social
skills & physical appearance, compared with their peers
B. The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem
about social skills & in general
C. They have higher self esteem about physical appearance &
competencies
D. They have lower self esteem about physical competencies, but not
social skills & physical appearance. Answer: D
●● Which statement best describes the role of OT working with
adolescents with disabilities?
A. Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for
handwriting & self care
B. Consult on educational possibilities & provide adaptive equipment
, C. Help provide opportunities for teens to engage in typical adolescent
experiences, make their own choices, & engage in social relationships
D. Provide job placement & career planning services while ensuring that
the teen is making educational gains. Answer: C
●● The practitioner provides a toddler with a corner seat that helps
provide stability, enabling the child to reach more accurately for toys.
According to dynamic systems theory, what has the OT decreased to
allow more movement?
A. Distractions
B. Strength requirements
C. Degrees of freedom
D. Balance. Answer: C
●● Andrew tends to sit in a posterior pelvic tilt, although this may
prevent him from achieving other milestones. What is the term to
describe the tendency to stay in the patterns of the status quo?
A. Dynamic systems
B. Affordances
C. Attractor states
D. Degree of freedom. Answer: C
●● Gayle colors using a variety of markers with ease. In what stage of
motor learning is she in?
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● Why must OTs also be aware of the emotional adjustments for
parents of teens with disabilities?
A. They may experience sadness that the school will no longer provide
services to their child
B. They may experience anger at a health care system that doesn't
include their child
C. They may be more aware of the barriers & limitations that exist for
their child
D. They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all the
time instead of letting go. Answer: C
●● Why should OTs working with teens be receptive to discussions
about sex?
A. Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
B. Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty. Answer: A
●● What is the term of how one views his or her self?
A. Self esteem
,B. Body image
C. Self-determination
D. Body dissatisfaction. Answer: B
●● How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose clothing
& experiment with their appearance benefit them?
A. It motivates them to become independent dressers
B. Allows them to fit in with peers
C. Provides a break to their parents
D. It contributes to self-identity & body image. Answer: D
●● Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of late
adolescents?
A. Seperate from parents emotionally
B. Have changeable moods & behaviors
C. Increase involvement in peer group culture
D. Strengthen relationships with parents. Answer: D
●● Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of
middle adolescents?
A. Comply less with parents rules or limits
B. Resolve angst regarding physical appearance
C. Replace parents with peers as the significant influence in their life
,D. Feel confidence in personal values & sense of self. Answer: C
●● Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with
negative self-esteem?
A. Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
B. Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses. Answer: B
●● According to research, which statement best reflects the self-esteem
of teens with disabilities?
A. They have low self-esteem in general, but especially regarding social
skills & physical appearance, compared with their peers
B. The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem
about social skills & in general
C. They have higher self esteem about physical appearance &
competencies
D. They have lower self esteem about physical competencies, but not
social skills & physical appearance. Answer: D
●● Which statement best describes the role of OT working with
adolescents with disabilities?
A. Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for
handwriting & self care
B. Consult on educational possibilities & provide adaptive equipment
, C. Help provide opportunities for teens to engage in typical adolescent
experiences, make their own choices, & engage in social relationships
D. Provide job placement & career planning services while ensuring that
the teen is making educational gains. Answer: C
●● The practitioner provides a toddler with a corner seat that helps
provide stability, enabling the child to reach more accurately for toys.
According to dynamic systems theory, what has the OT decreased to
allow more movement?
A. Distractions
B. Strength requirements
C. Degrees of freedom
D. Balance. Answer: C
●● Andrew tends to sit in a posterior pelvic tilt, although this may
prevent him from achieving other milestones. What is the term to
describe the tendency to stay in the patterns of the status quo?
A. Dynamic systems
B. Affordances
C. Attractor states
D. Degree of freedom. Answer: C
●● Gayle colors using a variety of markers with ease. In what stage of
motor learning is she in?
