[OTR Exam Simulation] Multiple Choice — Bank 5

An occupational therapist is assessing a client with dementia using the Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS). The client is observed engaging in repetitive and automatic actions, with minimal response to environmental cues. The client demonstrates inconsistent awareness of safety risks and frequently forgets recently learned tasks. Which of the following cognitive levels would MOST likely be assigned to this client based on the ACLS?

An individual presents to an OT with memory difficulties following a traumatic brain injury. The individual exhibits difficulty recalling past events, experiences, and personal information. The OT suspects the presence of amnesia and decides to administer memory assessments. Which type of amnesia is characterized by the inability to recall past memories before the injury?

When evaluating self-care performance with an individual who has functional limitations in simultaneous shoulder adduction AND internal rotation, which of the following areas should the OT practitioner focus on assessing?

When evaluating performance with an individual who has functional limitations in elbow extension and forearm pronation, which of the following areas should the OT practitioner focus on assessing?

An OT is assessing a patient’s level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The patient opens their eyes when spoken to, responds with inappropriate words, and withdraws from painful stimuli. Based on this information, what score should the OT assign for the patient’s verbal response component of the GCS?

During an occupational therapy session, you measure a client’s blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. The reading shows a systolic pressure of 150 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg. What action should you take as an occupational therapist based on this blood pressure reading?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is experiencing difficulty with activities of daily living (ADLs) due to shortness of breath. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for the OT to recommend to the client?

During an occupational therapy session, a patient with a fractured right ankle is unable to bear weight on the affected leg as well as pain in the left lower extremity. The OT needs to assist the patient in transferring from a wheelchair to a bed. Which transfer technique would be MOST appropriate in this situation?

A preschool child is struggling with fine motor skills and has difficulty with precise hand movements, including pincer grasp. Which activity would be the MOST suitable for the OT to recommend to the child’s parent to practice at home?

Which of the following activities would an occupational therapist (OT) most likely recommend to promote sensory integration in a 2-year-old child?

Which of the following is a key consideration in occupational therapy intervention for individuals with burns during the acute phase of recovery?

Which of the following is a key component of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed by an occupational therapist (OT) for a school-aged child with sensory processing difficulties?

In a group therapy session, several participants appear to have low energy levels and struggle with engagement and alertness. Which preparatory activity would be MOST effective in promoting their engagement with the group?

An OT is about to practice bathing skills with a 14-year-old boy and they begin to ask questions regarding their sexuality as someone who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community. What should the OT do FIRST?

Which spinal condition is most commonly treated with the Milwaukee brace?