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An individual with left hemiplegia who is right hand dominant receives training to resume independent driving. The OT recommends the use of: a. "palming" of the steering wheel b. hand controls for brake and gas pedals c. left-sided accelerator pedal d. a spinner knob on the steering wheel d. a spinner knob on the steering wheel A 15 year old with a complete myelomeningocele at the T9 level is diagnosed with diabetes. The OT home education program will most likey focus on: a. regular sk...

The National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) has established a Code of a professional Conduct that guides the practice of occupational therapy. Which statement is consistent with the Code of Professional Conduct? A COTA must disclose any criminal, legal, or disciplinary matters to NBCOT within 60 days of occurence A patient has been referred to OT with a diagnosis of secondary rotator cuff impingement. The OT POC indicated that the patient should be instructed in a HEP ...

What is the criteria for an occupational therapist? • Graduate from an ACOTE accredited program Entry-level: Masters degree or Doctorate • Successfully complete fieldwork • Pass a nationally recognized entry-level exam for OTs • Fulfill state requirements for licensure, certification or registration What is the criteria for an occupational therapist assistant? • Graduate from an ACOTE accredited program •. Associate OTA program • Successfully complete fieldwor...

B In reading a client's medical chart, the COTA® notes that the client has a history of postprandial orthostatic hypotension. What activity precautions should the COTA give the client? A. Limit standing to 30 minutes while completing an occupation such as cooking. B. Avoid a positional change from lying down to standing within 30 minutes of eating a meal. C. Take several minutes to move from lying down to sitting and then to standing after being in bed all night. D. Avoid leaning the hea...

A sixth grader with a diagnosis of athetoid cerebral palsy needs an adapted computer for communication. Her upper extremity control is poor because of fluctuating muscle tone. The COTA suggests that the BEST way for her to operate her computer is to use a: A. single pressure switch, firmly mounted within easy reach B. lightweight keyboard placed at midline. C. low-resistance mouse and pad. D. mercury switch headband set to respond to minimal movement. A. single pressure switch, firmly mounte...

Occupational Therapy Personnel is used... when referring to any personnel (including OT students and aides) who assist in delivering OT services Occupational Therapist most highly trained professional , 3-5 yrs Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) trained at a technical level and works under the supervision of an occupational therapist Occupational Therapy Aide receive on-the job training, support service for OT/OTA, do not provide skilled services ACOTE -Regulates entry-level educat...

What is the relationship between an OTR/L and COTA? COTA must be supervised by an OT in delivery of OT services. Both collaborate to determine the mutually preferred plan of supervision. Service competency Process of teaching, training, and evaluating in which the OTR determines that the COTA performs tasks in the same way that the OTR would and achieves the same outcomes - safe and effective OTR and COTA work together to maintain this. Both must identify when supervision is warranted a...

*Chapter 7* *The Occupational Therapy Practitioner: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships* When a student graduates from an accredited educational program and passes the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, there is a basic level of competence that is assumed, and a state license is granted. At this point, the practitioner is considered to be... An entry-level practitioner Roles *Specific positions or sets of stipulated job-related responsibilities* ...

An OTR®-COTA® team is establishing reasonable accommodations for a client employee as a tax auditor. The client has recently been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) characterized by panic attacks as a result of being stalked and harassed by a disgruntled taxpayer. The essential job functions include auditing financial records to determine tax liability; information gathering; analyzing finances to determine net worth or reported financial status and identify potential tax issu...

What is the purpose of the Disciplinary Council as described in the Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards? To give the Respondent an opportunity to present evidence and provide witnesses to answer and refute a charge When treating a client in a skilled nursing facility, the COTA® notes that the client's skin has a yellowish cast, the fingernail beds are bluish in color, and the client has noticeable edema in both lower extremities. What cond...