Rehab EOC Practice Flashcard 1

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What is the primary focus of occupational therapy?

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The primary focus of occupational therapy is to assist individuals in performing fine motor skill activities for daily living.

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Which activities would an occupational therapist most likely assist a patient with?

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An occupational therapist would most likely assist a patient with activities such as eating with utensils.

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What tool might an occupational therapist recommend to improve hand strength?

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An occupational therapist might recommend hand putty to improve hand strength.

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What type of therapy involves low-impact exercises performed in water?

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Aquatic therapy involves low-impact exercises performed in water.

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What belief system is associated with chiropractors?

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Chiropractors believe that misalignment of the spine leads to disease and pain.

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Define fine motor skills.

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Fine motor skills are the abilities required to control the small muscles in the hands and fingers to perform tasks such as writing, buttoning, and using utensils.

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What is the role of an occupational therapist?

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The role of an occupational therapist is to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

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What is aquatic therapy?

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Aquatic therapy is a type of physical therapy that takes place in water, utilizing the properties of water to assist in rehabilitation.

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What is hand putty used for in occupational therapy?

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Hand putty is used in occupational therapy to improve hand strength, dexterity, and coordination.

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What is the difference between gross motor skills and fine motor skills?

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Gross motor skills involve larger movements using the arms, legs, and body, while fine motor skills involve smaller movements using the hands and fingers.