[OTR Exam Simulation] Multiple Choice — Bank 8 (Subscription)

A soft cotton bandage is placed from the distal palmar crease extending to the mid-forearm. The first, second, and third digits are generally not immobilized with this splint. Plaster is then cut to the same length and placed on the medial (ulnar nerve distribution) side of the hand. The plaster is placed laterally, extending to the volar and dorsal aspects of the hand. The plaster should extend far enough to immobilize the fourth and fifth digits. The MCP joint should be flexed 50 to 90 degrees. The DIP and PIP joints are splinted in extension. What type of splint is this?

When working with a patient who has had a burn, what is one of the main features to be aware of?

When advancing a child’s diet after they have mastered foods that are smooth and consistent, what is the next level the OT should try?

An occupational therapist is addressing the functional challenge of a child with limited sitting balance who struggles with putting on and removing lower extremity clothing. Which intervention is MOST suitable for improving independence in completing dressing?

An occupational therapist is providing instruction to caregivers in a long-term care facility about how to assist a resident with severe attention span deficits in self-feeding. The therapist is MOST likely to recommend which method?

Who is responsible for the evaluation of an organization’s conformance to rigorous standards of quality and performance such as inpatient rehabilitation facilities, behavioral health services, and employment and community services?

During an occupational therapy session, a client who recently underwent knee surgery and is on partial weight-bearing precautions expresses concern about performing laundry duties. Specifically, the client wants to know the appropriate weight-bearing status while bending down to pick up laundry from the floor. As an occupational therapist, which of the following would be the most appropriate recommendation to address this client’s concern?

An OT working in an inpatient rehabilitation facility is scoring a patient’s toileting with Section GG. The patient activity was not attempted due to medical concerns for a deep vein thrombosis rule-out. How should this be scored?

During an occupational therapy evaluation for phantom limb pain, an OT would expect the individual to report which of the following perceptions related to their amputated limb?

An occupational therapist is preparing home recommendations for a school-aged child with limited fine motor skills and coordination. Which home adaptation is MOST important to recommend?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has undergone an arm amputation and is being fitted with a functional prosthetic. Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when recommending and training the client to use the prosthetic in daily activities?

Which of the following is most appropriate for a dorsal splint with an extension hood?

An occupational therapist is working with a pediatric client who experiences seizures and needs guidance for safe playtime activities. Which of the following strategies is the MOST important to recommend to ensure the child’s safety during play?

An occupational therapist is working with a pediatric client who has difficulties with self-feeding due to oral motor challenges. Which of the following strategies is the MOST appropriate for the therapist to recommend to assist with improving the child’s feeding skills?

An occupational therapist is working with a child and their caregiver. For a child who has both hypotonia (low muscle tone) and seizures, what is the MOST appropriate approach for teaching handling the child during bathing activities?