[OTR Exam Simulation] Multiple Choice — Bank 4

An occupational therapist is working with a child with cerebral palsy who experiences difficulty with jaw control during feeding. Which technique should the OT recommend to the child’s family for promoting appropriate jaw control while feeding from the side?

An occupational therapist is working with an adult client who has recently had a stroke and is experiencing difficulty with upper limb function. The client has limited shoulder range of motion and weak grasp strength. Which intervention would be most appropriate for addressing these limitations?

An individual with a C5 spinal cord injury is receiving occupational therapy. The individual has limited upper extremity function and difficulty with self-feeding due to weak grasp and decreased range of motion. Which intervention should be implemented FIRST to address these limitations?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has low vision due to age-related macular degeneration. The client reports difficulty with reading printed materials. Which intervention would be most appropriate to address this difficulty?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has a spinal cord injury and is experiencing changes in sexual function. They have met their goals and the team is planning to discharge them soon. However, the client expresses concerns about maintaining a satisfying sexual relationship. Which intervention would be most appropriate to address these concerns?

During a therapy session with a 3-year-old child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the OT observes the child engaging in repetitive hand flapping while playing with toys. What does this behavior MOST likely indicate?

An occupational therapist is assessing a 9-month-old infant and observes that the infant is unable to roll from supine to prone independently. What does this observation most likely indicate?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has a traumatic brain injury and has difficulty with memory and organization. The client frequently forgets important appointments and struggles to keep track of daily tasks. Which of the following strategies would be MOST appropriate for the occupational therapist to recommend to the client to improve memory and organization skills?

A client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder is experiencing low mood, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, and difficulty concentrating. The client expresses a desire to engage in activities that may help improve their mood. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate for the occupational therapist to recommend to the client?

A caregiver is having difficulty dressing an 18-month-old child with hypertonia. When teaching the caregiver how to put on the child’s shoes and socks, what should the OT suggest as the FIRST step?

A client presents with a radial nerve injury resulting in wrist drop. The client has difficulty with functional activities requiring wrist extension and grip strength. The OT determines that a splint would be appropriate to provide support and facilitate functional use of the hand. Which type of splint would be MOST beneficial for this client?

A client with a recent diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is experiencing numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and radial half of the ring finger. The client reports difficulty with activities requiring fine motor control and grip strength. The OT decides to incorporate exercises to help manage the client’s symptoms. Which type of exercise would be MOST appropriate for this client?

An occupational therapist is facilitating a group session for individuals with intellectual disabilities. During the session, several participants exhibit challenging behaviors, including verbal outbursts, physical aggression, and refusal to participate. The OT recognizes the need to manage these group problem behaviors effectively. Which of the following strategies would be the MOST appropriate for the OT to implement?

An occupational therapist is working with a child who has very limited postural control and significant weakness in the upper and lower extremities. The therapist wants to promote isolated head control during a fine motor activity. Which position would be the MOST effective for achieving this goal?

An OT receives the following information: 10/12/23: Evaluation and treatment for upper extremity weakness due to stroke. Frequency: Two sessions per week for six weeks. Signed, J. Thompson, MD. What did the OT just receive?