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Decorticate - Arms, wrists, fingers flexed....bent inward to chest Decerebrate - arched spine, like an E, plantar flexion. More ominous posturing Apraxia - impairment of the ability to perform purposeful acts or to use objects properly Ataxia - lack of muscle coordination Allen Cognitive Level Test - Population: Psychotic disorers, brain injury, Dementia Use: Screening tool to estimate cognitive level of function ACL 1 - Automatic Actions/Reflexive--> TOTAL ASSIST Motor Actions: walk...

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 sequence for dressing? - Pulling up a jacket zipper would be the next dressing skill the child should learn. An entry level OTR who works in a long-term care facility is screening a resident who...

hand dominance - development at 3-6 years, but is not fully defined until 6 years agnosia - Agnosia is a category of deficits where the patient lacks recognition of familiar objects as perceived by the senses. apraxia - inability to execute or carry out learned (familiar) movements, despite having desire and physical ability to do so ideomotor apraxia - inability to imitate gestures or perform a purposeful motor task on command, even though patient is able to fully understand idea or co...

Complete high-level tetraplegic spinal cord injury returning home. Which type of adaptive equipment would he most likely require to ensure safety in the home? - Second generation EADL device with speakerphone C7 to C8 Spinal cord injury quadriplegia required device for oral hygiene activities? - Toothbrush with built-up handle Individual at risk for aspiration. Best way for occupational therapist to assist client during feeding activities is for the occupational therapist to - Position cli...

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 activities in the child-care center. D. Functional independence measures. - answer-C. Observation of child during activities in the child-care center. Through observation of the child during child-care ...

Purple Book NBCOT Prep | 800 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 | 401 Pages An OT is preparing to evaluate a toddler who has UE orthopedic concerns. How will the OT MOST likely obtain the majority of the initial assessment data? a. measurement tools that assess visual-motor skills. b. dynamometer and pinch meter readings. c. Observation of a child during activities in the child-care center. d. Functional independence measures. - Answer ️️ -C. observation of...

Studying Material from AOTA NBCOT Exam Prep | 200 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 | 31 Pages What should a ct with COPD do if he/she experiences shortness of breath and panics? - 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 RA? - Answer ️️ -1) Increasing AROM What can be used to initiate compre...

NBCOT Practice Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+ 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 sequence for dressing? - Answer ️️ -Pulling up a jacket zipper would be the next dressing skill the child should learn. An entry leve...

Nbcot Practice Questions with Complete Solutions | Verified & Updated Celia has spina bifida at c5 level and wants to use a computer play system. What is the most Appropriate recommendation for an Ot to suggest - Answer ️️ -Dorsal splint with universal cuff Sara is recovering from a cva and is receiving extensive motor learning intervention. She makes frequent errors and motor performance is inconsistent. What stage is she In? - Answer ️️ -Skill acquisition A person that can use ...