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OTKE/NBCOT prep Exam Questions With 100% Answers A patient demonstrates weakness in elbow flexion when the forearm is positioned in pronation. Which is the primary muscle responsible for this motion? - Answer -Brachialis The brachialis performs elbow flexion in pronation. A patient presents with an acute injury of a wrist sprain with pain and swelling. What is the MOST appropriate modality? - Answer -icepack ice (cryotherapy) is the only appropriate modality. Any heating agent will conti...

A client with COPD is doing ADL rehab as part of outpatient pulmonary rehab program. client reports right shoulder discomfort for last several days which is constant during day and worse at night. Over the counter pain meds don't help. Pulse oximetry is 89%. What should OT do? A. Administer physical agent modality to relieve shoulder pain B. Advise client to increase frequency of pursed lips breathing C. Complete sensory and motor assessment to determine shoulder pain D. Contact referring...

Orthopedic: A 95 year old woman was admitted to a SNF after suffering a fall. Upon evaluation the OT determines (through chart review and ROM testing) she has a rotator cuff tear. The doctor has orders to treat the rotator cuff tear conservatively. The most appropriate course of action for the OT is: A. To advise the patient to keep her shoulder extended and adducted B. Participate in UE strengthening exercises C. Have the patient perform AROM exercises D. Do 15 mins of E-Stim on the sho...

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In an activity group of an inpatient unit, how should activities be done? - activities should be structured, easily completed in one session, and provide a concrete result to reinforce reality What are the two types of Grasps? - 1. Power: The adductor pollicis stabilizes an object against the palm; the hand's position is static. 2. Precision: Muscles are active that abduct or oppose the thumb; the hand's position is dynamic. 1. Power - a. cylindrical grip - fist grasp is a small diamete...

1. The director of OT services for a large metropolitan home health agency is conducting a supervisory visit and notices the OTR is writing progress notes on a persona electronic tablet. OT is excited about using tablet and shares with the director that it saves a great deal of time. Most appropriate response from director? a. Applaud the OT for using technology efficiently b. Develop a policy prohibiting the use of personal electronic tablets for note writing c. Ask the OT to describe the u...

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