A 60-year-old patient with MS is experiencing progressive weakness and fatigue. The patient has difficulty maintaining posture during seated activities and often requires frequent breaks. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to address these symptoms? 

Your client has been showing signs of bradykinesia, rigidity, and frequent tremors. Although, as the OTR, you cannot officially diagnose, what do these symptoms often correlate with? 

After a CVA, your client has developed homonymous hemianopsia. They are very confused and have not been able to comprehend this new diagnosis. What does this diagnosis entail? 

Your client who just had a CVA is experiencing some neurological impairments. In your session, when working on ADLs, your client cannot comprehend why you are there and why he needs help with dressing and getting out of bed. He does not remember his CVA and thinks he is perfectly fine. What neurological impairment is this client experiencing? 

When discharging your client with Parkinsons, you want to educate the family on different ways they can ensure their loved one is going to be safe and functional while at home. What are some ways you would educate the family? 

You are meeting your client for the first time in the acute setting. They have been admitted due to a recent CVA, but as of right now they are safe and aware of their surroundings. You take this time to go and introduce yourself and take an evaluation. What are the 3 BEST initial things to do when meeting this client for the FIRST time? 

You have been working with Roger, a 32 y/o client who sustained a complete SCI resulting in paraplegia following a motor vehicles accident. As discharge approaches, Roger expresses a desire to gradually return to his role as an accountant. As the OTP working with Roger, what key areas (2) should you address to support his transition back to work? 

You are the OTP working with a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. During a session, the client reports their symptoms, including tremors and rigidity have become more profound. The client expresses a strong desire to maintain independence and continue participating in her ADLs such as eating. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate to support this client’s goals? 

A client with a c6 SCI is participating in today’s OT session and her goals include improving independence in ADLs. Which of the following devices would BEST support this client’s ability to complete grooming tasks? 

Which of the following Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores would MOST LIKELY indicate a severe TBI? 

An OTR is reviewing the chart of a newly admitted client with a GSC score of 6. What is the MOST appropriate initial OT focus? 

Rancho Los Amigo score of I means ___ 

Rancho Los Amigo score of II means ___ 

Rancho Los Amigo score of III means ___ 

Rancho Los Amigo score of IV means___ 

When working with a client who has MS, they express significant fatigue during afternoon and nighttime tasks. What is the BEST strategy for you as the OTP to recommend?

A client recovering from a moderate TBI demonstrates impulsivity and poor safety awareness during functional mobility. What is the MOST appropriate intervention strategy to utilize?

A client is recovering from a severe TBI and is confused, easily agitated, and demonstrates poor attention. As the OTP working with this client, what is the MOST appropriate setting for an initial OT intervention?

A client post-right CVA is having difficulty with spatial awareness and left-sided neglect. During meal prep, what should the OTP focus on FIRST?