Bundle For NBCOT|National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy| Tests

An OTR employed at a university-based hospital hand therapy clinic is completing a research proposal investigating the effectiveness of copper tooling versus therapy putty for increasing pinch strength of patients attending the clinic. Which step should the OTR take NEXT as part of research process?...

Mini-mental state exam - correct answer quick screen of cognitive function Max score-30, 24 or below cognitive impairment Interview, writing sentient, follow directions, copy polygon Short portable mental status questionnaire - correct answer Focus on intellectual function 9 questions, day of ...

MUSCLE WEAKNESS & ADLs: long-handled devices can be utilized for - correct answer -energy conservation MUSCLE WEAKNESS & ADLs: Dressing techniques for decreased muscle strength: - correct answer -the location where pt completes dressing can also decrease the need for full muscle strength (compl...

Rooting Reflex - correct answer Onset age: 28 wks gestation Integration age: 3 months Stimulus: Stroke the corner of the mouth, upper lip, and lower lip. Response: Movement of the tongue, mouth, and/or head towards stimulus. Relevance: Allows searching for and locating feeding source. Suck-S...

What should a ct with COPD do if he/she experiences shortness of breath and panics? - correct answer 1) Rest arms on thighs --> releases the diaphragm, making breathing easier and lessening fear 2) Pursed lip breathing --> can slow breathing and reduce anxiety What is contraindicated for...

A client is in the recovery phase of intervention after having had an acute onset of Guillain Barre Syndrome one month ago. The OTR advises the client that using assistive devices will improve independence, but the client refuses to use the devices stating: "My wife is happy to help me whenever I n...

In an activity group of an inpatient unit, how should activities be done? - correct answer activities should be structured, easily completed in one session, and provide a concrete result to reinforce reality What are the two types of Grasps? - correct answer 1. Power: The adductor pollicis stabil...

A 5 year old child who has mild developmental delay is learning to self-dress. Most recently, the child has mastered putting on and taking off a coat, as well as buttoning and unbuttoning it. From the dressing tasks listed, which should the child learn to do next based on the typical development seq...

Entry into the early intervention system begins with which of the following? A. Screening for developmental delay B. Individualized Family Service Plan C. Screening for family environmental risk factors D. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - correct answer A. A family is referred for an early ...

In infant development which comes first: bilaterality or unilaterality? - correct answer __________ precedes unilaterality in infant development When does hand dominance begin to develop? - correct answer Hand dominance begins to develop at 3 to 6 years and is not fully defined until 6 years ...

An OT is preparing to evaluate a toddler who has upper extremity orthopedic concerns. How will the OT MOST likely obtain the majority of initial assessment data? A. Measurement tools that assess visual-motor skills B. Dynamometer and pinch meter readings. C. Observation of child during activiti...