Question 1

Which statement best reflects the role of the OT when working with medication management and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children should never be in charge of their medications. 
B)  Children should bring all medications to school so the OT can look at them. 
C)  A team will decide if the child is able to manage the medications. 
D)  The OT can decide on his or her own to help the child manage medications. 
A)  Children should never be in charge of their medications. 
B)  Children should bring all medications to school so the OT can look at them. 
C)  A team will decide if the child is able to manage the medications. 
D)  The OT can decide on his or her own to help the child manage medications. C

Question 2

When discussing sexuality with an adolescent in a school setting, what must the OT practitioner first do?

Accepted Answer

A)  The OT should discuss the topic with the school principal and nurse. 
B)  It is not appropriate for the OT to address sexuality. 
C)  The OT should obtain consent from the adolescent's parent or guardian. 
D)  The OT should get verbal consent from the adolescent. 
A)  The OT should discuss the topic with the school principal and nurse. 
B)  It is not appropriate for the OT to address sexuality. 
C)  The OT should obtain consent from the adolescent's parent or guardian. 
D)  The OT should get verbal consent from the adolescent. C

Question 3

Marty is unable to distinguish a dime from a nickel.With what client factor is he most likely having difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Figure ground 
B)  Depth perception 
C)  Mathematical computation 
D)  Visual perception 
A)  Figure ground 
B)  Depth perception 
C)  Mathematical computation 
D)  Visual perception D

Question 4

Terry is a 14-year-old girl who can never find her papers and does not know where to put her school supplies.She loses assignments in her backpack.With what executive function is she experiencing difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional control 
B)  Organization of materials 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Working memory 
A)  Emotional control 
B)  Organization of materials 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Working memory

Question 5

Who provides the guidelines for safe transport of infants, toddlers, and young children who have special needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
B)  AOTA 
C)  Car seat manufacturers 
D)  Health and Human Services 
A)  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
B)  AOTA 
C)  Car seat manufacturers 
D)  Health and Human Services

Question 6

How is a single walking device positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placed on the strong hand. 
B)  Placed on the weak hand. 
C)  Placed on the preferred hand. 
D)  Always placed on the right. 
A)  Placed on the strong hand. 
B)  Placed on the weak hand. 
C)  Placed on the preferred hand. 
D)  Always placed on the right.

Question 7

A child with autism uses a series of pictures to communicate with you.What type of system is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voice Output Communication Aids 
B)  Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) 
C)  Assistive technology 
D)  Point and speak 
A)  Voice Output Communication Aids 
B)  Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) 
C)  Assistive technology 
D)  Point and speak

Question 8

When working on IADLs with a child who has physical limitations, which approach is not recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adapt the environment to remove physical obstacles. 
B)  Recommend home modifications when possible. 
C)  Provide direct intervention in the state of the art kitchen at the clinic. 
D)  Organize the home environment so that tools for particular jobs are located close to the job. 
A)  Adapt the environment to remove physical obstacles. 
B)  Recommend home modifications when possible. 
C)  Provide direct intervention in the state of the art kitchen at the clinic. 
D)  Organize the home environment so that tools for particular jobs are located close to the job.

Question 9

When working with picky eaters, how should the OT practitioner introduce new foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be firm and demand the child try something new each week. 
B)  Keep the session enjoyable and playful and encourage the child. 
C)  Provide only new items so the child has to eat them. 
D)  Ensure the child is hungry and then introduce only new items. 
A)  Be firm and demand the child try something new each week. 
B)  Keep the session enjoyable and playful and encourage the child. 
C)  Provide only new items so the child has to eat them. 
D)  Ensure the child is hungry and then introduce only new items.

Question 10

The occupational therapy (OT) practitioner works closely with a teen, and they set realistic goals for an upcoming project.The practitioner helps the teen manage her time and asks the teen to assess how she is progressing at each session.What intervention strategy is the practitioner using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deficit-specific training 
B)  Meta-cognitive training 
C)  Social skill training 
D)  Task-specific training 
A)  Deficit-specific training 
B)  Meta-cognitive training 
C)  Social skill training 
D)  Task-specific training

Question 11

When working on IADLs with children who have cognitive limitations, the OT practitioner will not do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divide tasks into smaller components. 
B)  Provide visuals to communicate each step. 
C)  Provide positive reinforcements. 
D)  Provide thorough written directions outlining all steps. 
A)  Divide tasks into smaller components. 
B)  Provide visuals to communicate each step. 
C)  Provide positive reinforcements. 
D)  Provide thorough written directions outlining all steps.

Question 12

What guidelines must an OT practitioner follow when securing a wheelchair to a vehicle (e.g., school bus)?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
B)  AOTA 
C)  Car seat manufacturers 
D)  American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 
A)  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
B)  AOTA 
C)  Car seat manufacturers 
D)  American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Question 13

When working on meal preparation, what should you begin with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple snacks that require no heating. 
B)  Desserts that require minimal baking. 
C)  Family favorites that require time in the kitchen. 
D)  Comfort-type foods that require multiple steps. 
A)  Simple snacks that require no heating. 
B)  Desserts that require minimal baking. 
C)  Family favorites that require time in the kitchen. 
D)  Comfort-type foods that require multiple steps.

Question 14

Mary is a 12-year-old girl who is unable to begin her homework each evening.Her mother notices that once the child begins, she can continue.With what executive functioning is she experiencing difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional control 
B)  Inhibition 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Shift 
A)  Emotional control 
B)  Inhibition 
C)  Initiation 
D)  Shift

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Care of pets 
B)  Community mobility 
C)  Eating and feeding 
D)  Shopping 
A)  Care of pets 
B)  Community mobility 
C)  Eating and feeding 
D)  Shopping

Exam 20: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Which statement best reflects the role of the OT when working with medication management and children?

When discussing sexuality with an adolescent in a school setting, what must the OT practitioner first do?

Marty is unable to distinguish a dime from a nickel.With what client factor is he most likely having difficulty?

Terry is a 14-year-old girl who can never find her papers and does not know where to put her school supplies.She loses assignments in her backpack.With what executive function is she experiencing difficulty?

Who provides the guidelines for safe transport of infants, toddlers, and young children who have special needs?

How is a single walking device positioned?

A child with autism uses a series of pictures to communicate with you.What type of system is this?

When working on IADLs with a child who has physical limitations, which approach is not recommended?

When working with picky eaters, how should the OT practitioner introduce new foods?

The occupational therapy (OT) practitioner works closely with a teen, and they set realistic goals for an upcoming project.The practitioner helps the teen manage her time and asks the teen to assess how she is progressing at each session.What intervention strategy is the practitioner using?

When working on IADLs with children who have cognitive limitations, the OT practitioner will not do which of the following?

What guidelines must an OT practitioner follow when securing a wheelchair to a vehicle (e.g., school bus)?

When working on meal preparation, what should you begin with?

Mary is a 12-year-old girl who is unable to begin her homework each evening.Her mother notices that once the child begins, she can continue.With what executive functioning is she experiencing difficulty?

Which of the following is not considered an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?

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

Activities of Daily Living and Sleeprest

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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