[OTR Exam Simulation] Multiple Choice — Bank 9 (Subscription)

An OT is working with a 30-year-old client who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. They have expressed a strong desire to regain independence, develop meaningful relationships, and actively participate in their community. Which model of care would be the MOST suitable for this client based on their case study?

During sensory activities, the child demonstrates aversive reactions to certain textures, such as sticky substances, wet surfaces, and rough fabrics. In order to address the child’s tactile defensiveness, which therapeutic technique would be the most appropriate?

An OT using the Recovery Model for clients with PTSD after a natural disaster should use which assessment for evaluating a client’s progress and engagement in meaningful activities during their recovery journey?

When fabricating a thumb spica splint, the hand should be positioned as if holding what type of object?

While developing an occupational therapy profile of a child with developmental disabilities, the occupational therapist (OT) meets with the child’s primary caregiver. What should be the OT’s FIRST step in this situation?

A patient recovering from a cardiac event in the ICU is deemed stable and is ready to begin early mobilization. Which of the following activity descriptions is most appropriate for this stage of patient mobilization?

An OT working with a client who had a spinal cord injury wants to work on their tenodesis grasp. When will this be initiated and at what SCI level?

An individual with depression finishes making a poorly constructed Halloween decoration and expresses disappointment, saying, “It’s just another reminder of how worthless I am.” What is the BEST way for the therapist to respond?

An occupational therapy researcher wants to collect data on the effectiveness of a new intervention for improving fine motor skills in children with cerebral palsy. A colleague suggested visiting the local therapy clinic for recruitment. Which sampling method would be most appropriate for a high-level research study?

In the occupational therapy (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) relationship, which of the following examples best represents the roles of an OTA?

A patient receiving occupational therapy services is considered homebound due to a medical condition. The patient informs the occupational therapist that they have attended a few parties recently. How does the patient’s attendance at parties affect their homebound status?

An occupational therapy rehabilitation aide working in a rehabilitation setting is assisting with patient care. Which of the following activities would NOT be considered beyond the scope of practice for the rehabilitation aide?

An occupational therapist is observing a client performing a self-care task of buttoning a shirt. Which statement BEST describes an objective observation?

In the context of acute care in the hospital, which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to be documented in an incident report by an occupational therapist?

An occupational therapist is working with a client who has arthritis and wants to engage in gardening activities. Which of the following strategies would be MOST appropriate for the therapist to recommend?