Question 1

Which of the following is a remediation strategy that would help a child with motor planning deficit dress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let the child make mistakes and figure it out for herself. 
B)  Use a strategy of practice, repetition, and simple directions. 
C)  Provide the child with clothes that require no buttons, zipper, or snaps. 
D)  Talk to the child and remind her how to dress. 
A)  Let the child make mistakes and figure it out for herself. 
B)  Use a strategy of practice, repetition, and simple directions. 
C)  Provide the child with clothes that require no buttons, zipper, or snaps. 
D)  Talk to the child and remind her how to dress. B

Question 2

The occupational therapy (OT) practitioner decides to help Molly feed herself by working on strengthening Molly's upper extremity functioning.What type of approach is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remediation 
B)  Adaptation 
C)  Compensatory 
D)  Strength based 
A)  Remediation 
B)  Adaptation 
C)  Compensatory 
D)  Strength based A

Question 3

The occupational therapy assistant suggests that the school install a gate at the top of the stairs so the child can be safe.What type of effort is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable accommodation 
B)  Least restrictive learning environment 
C)  Prevention 
D)  Compensation 
A)  Reasonable accommodation 
B)  Least restrictive learning environment 
C)  Prevention 
D)  Compensation C

Question 4

What can an OT practitioner do to encourage sleep and rest patterns in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Design a sensory diet. 
B)  Dictate a sleep schedule. 
C)  Nothing can be done; this is not an OT issue. 
D)  Prescribe herbal supplements. 
A)  Design a sensory diet. 
B)  Dictate a sleep schedule. 
C)  Nothing can be done; this is not an OT issue. 
D)  Prescribe herbal supplements.

Question 5

Which technique is not used to promote swallowing in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Position the child in a semi-reclined position. 
B)  Provide a calm setting. 
C)  Use vibration and quick stroking about lip. 
D)  Work quickly with the child. 
A)  Position the child in a semi-reclined position. 
B)  Provide a calm setting. 
C)  Use vibration and quick stroking about lip. 
D)  Work quickly with the child.

Question 6

What technique is used when the caregiver takes the child's clothes off, washes the child in a tub, and dries the child off, but the child dresses self and empties the tub water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adapting the activity 
B)  Backward chaining 
C)  Forward chaining 
D)  Grading the activity 
A)  Adapting the activity 
B)  Backward chaining 
C)  Forward chaining 
D)  Grading the activity

Question 7

What term is used to describe a parent calming his or her child or two siblings working to clean their room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family-centered care 
B)  Co-occupation 
C)  Multidisciplinary 
D)  Behavior modification 
A)  Family-centered care 
B)  Co-occupation 
C)  Multidisciplinary 
D)  Behavior modification

Question 8

Useful techniques to help special children develop sleep patterns do not include which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing children to go to bed when they wish. 
B)  Establishing a sleep routine with family. 
C)  Having family ignoring the behaviors. 
D)  This is not the domain of OT. 
A)  Allowing children to go to bed when they wish. 
B)  Establishing a sleep routine with family. 
C)  Having family ignoring the behaviors. 
D)  This is not the domain of OT.

Question 9

An adolescent with limited judgment and cognitive skills makes a sexual comment to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).The proper responses do not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking the adolescent about sexual activity. 
B)  Asking the adolescent to use words that are more polite. 
C)  Reporting the incident to the registered OT. 
D)  Reporting the incident to the adolescent's counselor. 
A)  Asking the adolescent about sexual activity. 
B)  Asking the adolescent to use words that are more polite. 
C)  Reporting the incident to the registered OT. 
D)  Reporting the incident to the adolescent's counselor.

Question 10

Suck-swallow-breathe synchrony is not necessary for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating without gasping 
B)  Smiling and frowning 
C)  Sleeping without drooling 
D)  Talking and singing 
A)  Eating without gasping 
B)  Smiling and frowning 
C)  Sleeping without drooling 
D)  Talking and singing

Question 11

Which strategy to help with dressing is not appropriate for a child with sensory processing issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow the child to pick his clothing. 
B)  Cut out tags completely. 
C)  Use detergent with a strong fragrance. 
D)  Wash new clothing before the child wears it. 
A)  Allow the child to pick his clothing. 
B)  Cut out tags completely. 
C)  Use detergent with a strong fragrance. 
D)  Wash new clothing before the child wears it.

Question 12

What technique is the OT using by providing the child with a shower chair, nonslip map, and safety bars when showering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remediation 
B)  Adaption 
C)  Compensatory 
D)  Grading 
A)  Remediation 
B)  Adaption 
C)  Compensatory 
D)  Grading

Question 13

What is required for a successful bowel and bladder management program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volition, intention, and intake neurologic system 
B)  Scheduling, planning, and follow through 
C)  Consistency, timing, and luck 
D)  Cognitive ability, visual-perceptual skills, and sensory awareness 
A)  Volition, intention, and intake neurologic system 
B)  Scheduling, planning, and follow through 
C)  Consistency, timing, and luck 
D)  Cognitive ability, visual-perceptual skills, and sensory awareness

Question 14

The activities of obtaining and using supplies and washing, drying, combing, and trimming one's hair fall in what category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grooming 
B)  Personal device care 
C)  Personal hygiene or grooming 
D)  Toileting hygiene 
A)  Grooming 
B)  Personal device care 
C)  Personal hygiene or grooming 
D)  Toileting hygiene

Question 15

What is the practitioner doing by moving the objects higher so that the child has to reach above his head to get them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remediating 
B)  Adapting 
C)  Compensating 
D)  Grading 
A)  Remediating 
B)  Adapting 
C)  Compensating 
D)  Grading

Exam 19: Activities of Daily Living and Sleeprest

Which of the following is a remediation strategy that would help a child with motor planning deficit dress?

The occupational therapy (OT) practitioner decides to help Molly feed herself by working on strengthening Molly's upper extremity functioning.What type of approach is this?

The occupational therapy assistant suggests that the school install a gate at the top of the stairs so the child can be safe.What type of effort is this?

What can an OT practitioner do to encourage sleep and rest patterns in children?

Which technique is not used to promote swallowing in children?

What technique is used when the caregiver takes the child's clothes off, washes the child in a tub, and dries the child off, but the child dresses self and empties the tub water?

What term is used to describe a parent calming his or her child or two siblings working to clean their room?

Useful techniques to help special children develop sleep patterns do not include which one of the following?

An adolescent with limited judgment and cognitive skills makes a sexual comment to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).The proper responses do not include which of the following?

Suck-swallow-breathe synchrony is not necessary for which of the following?

Which strategy to help with dressing is not appropriate for a child with sensory processing issues?

What technique is the OT using by providing the child with a shower chair, nonslip map, and safety bars when showering?

What is required for a successful bowel and bladder management program?

The activities of obtaining and using supplies and washing, drying, combing, and trimming one's hair fall in what category?

What is the practitioner doing by moving the objects higher so that the child has to reach above his head to get them?

Scope of Practice

Family Systems

Medical Systems

Educational Systems

Community Systems

Principles of Normal Development

Development of Performance Skills

Development of Occupations

Adolescent Development: Becoming an Adult

The Occupational Therapy Process

Anatomy and Physiology for the Pediatric Practitioner

Neuroscience for the Pediatric Practitioner

Pediatric Health Conditions

Childhood and Adolescent Psychosocial and Mental Health Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

Intellectual Disabilities

Cerebral Palsy

Positioning and Handling: A Neurodevelopmental Approach

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Play and Playfulness

Functional Task at School: Handwriting

Therapeutic Media: Activity With Purpose

Motor Control and Motor Learning

Sensory Processingintegration and Occupation

Applying the Model of Human Occupation to Pediatric Practice

Assistive Technology

Orthoses, Orthotic Fabrication, and Elastic Therapeutic Taping for the Pediatric Population

Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy

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