[OTR Exam Simulation] Multiple Choice — Bank 6 (Subscription)

What principle from the Code of Ethics for occupational therapy practitioners are the clinicians violating when they gossip about a colleague’s upcoming divorce in the outpatient department?

A patient attending a group therapy session for anxiety management starts experiencing a panic attack. The patient becomes visibly distressed, with rapid breathing, trembling, and a sense of impending doom. What is the BEST immediate response from the OT in this situation?

A 5-year-old child with a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 is beginning occupational therapy at a school-based setting. Which motor impairments is this child likely to present with, based on the diagnosis?

In order to improve handwriting skills, a slant board is provided to a 2nd grade student to use when writing. What is the benefit of using this slanted/angled surface?

In which setting would Medicare Part A typically cover occupational therapy services?

What type of transfer technique involves the OT providing physical assistance and support to a patient who can bear some weight on their legs and actively participate in the transfer by standing to rotate on one leg?

In which situation would an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) typically be used by the OT in relation to Medicare?

An OT is working with a 55-year-old male patient functioning at Allen Cognitive Level 3 (Manual Actions). The OT wants to teach the patient how to make a sandwich independently. What strategy should the OT use in this scenario?

What muscle grade is most appropriate to assign to a patient recovering from a musculoskeletal condition who is able to extend his elbow through a full range of motion against gravity, with moderate resistance?

A 70-year-old individual with moderate-stage Alzheimer’s Disease is frequently wandering and getting lost within their home. Which intervention strategy would be MOST appropriate to address this safety concern FIRST?

A patient with a flexor tendon injury in the hand is prescribed a custom splint to support their healing and functional recovery. Which of the following splints is the MOST appropriate to provide?

A patient with Myasthenia Gravis is receiving occupational therapy intervention for dysphagia. During a therapy session, the patient demonstrates difficulty with oral control and managing food bolus. Which intervention strategy would be MOST appropriate to address this issue FIRST?

A five-year-old boy is referred to an occupational therapy clinic due to difficulties with fine motor skills and sensory processing. Upon evaluation, the occupational therapist notices that the boy has decreased muscle tone, poor coordination, and difficulty with balance. He also presents with delayed speech and difficulty following instructions. Based on these findings, what is the most likely primary medical diagnosis for this child?

An occupational therapist is conducting an ergonomic assessment of a workplace to prevent cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) related to computer mouse use. Which of the following recommendations would be MOST effective in reducing the risk of CTD?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has recently been hired as a receptionist at a busy medical clinic. The client expresses concerns about being easily overwhelmed by the constant stimuli in the environment. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate for addressing the client’s needs?