Flash Cards

Question 1

In infant development, which comes first: bilaterality or unilaterality?

Answer 1

Bilaterality precedes unilaterality in infant development

Question 2

When does hand dominance begin to develop?

Answer 2

Hand dominance begins to develop at 3 to 6 years, and is not fully defined until 6 years

Question 3

Can someone with receptive aphasia participate in sensory testing?

Answer 3

Individuals with this disorder cannot comprehend spoken or written words or symbols. Individuals cannot understand verbal directions or respond to sensory stimuli.

Question 4

What is somatognosia?

Answer 4

Lack of awareness of one’s body parts.

Question 5

What is anosognosia?

Answer 5

Severe form of neglect. Patient does not recognize the presence or severity of his paralysis.

Question 6

What is prosopagnosia?

Answer 6

Face blindness. Inability to identify an individual by their face.

Question 7

What is visual-spacial agnosia?

Answer 7

Affects perception of spatial relationship between objects, or between objects and self.

Question 8

What is auditory agnosia?

Answer 8

Inability to recognize sounds, words and non-words.

Question 9

What is visual agnosia?

Answer 9

Lack of ability to recognize common objects and demonstrate their use in an activity.

Question 10

What is apraxia?

Answer 10

Loss of the ability to execute or carry out learned (familiar) movements, despite having the desire and the physical ability to perform the movements

Question 11

What is ideomotor apraxia?

Answer 11

Inability to imitate gestures or perform a purposeful motor task on command, even though the patient is able to fully understand the idea or concept of a task. This is often associated with left hemisphere damage.

Question 12

What is ideational apraxia?

Answer 12

The disability of carrying out complex sequential motor acts. Caused by a disruption of the conception, rather than execution. (Loss of tool function knowledge)

Question 13

What is constructional apraxia?

Answer 13

Unable to produce designs in 2 or three dimensions by copying, drawing, or constructing.

Question 14

What is oral apraxia?

Answer 14

Difficulty in forming and organizing intelligable words, though the musculature required to do so is in tact. Differs from disarthria because no muscles are affected and speech is not slurred.

Question 15

By what age does an infant sit erect and unsupported for several minutes?

Answer 15

By 8 to 9 months, an infant can sit erect and unsupported.

Question 16

What is reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

Answer 16

is caused by trauma, post-surgical inflammation, infection, or laceration to an extremity. Characterized by pain, edema, shiny skin, blotchy skin, and excessive sweating or dryness.

Question 17

What is another name for reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

Answer 17

Complex regional pain syndrome.

Question 18

What is a symmetric tonic neck reflex?

Answer 18

When an infant’s neck is extended, the elbows extend and the hips flex. When the head is lowered, the elbows flex and the hips extend.

Question 19

What is a bunny hop pattern?

Answer 19

A bunny hop pattern is a result of symmetric tonic neck reflex utilization in order to elicit movement at the hips and elbows for mobility.

Question 20

What stage is initiated by looking at and reaching
for food?

Answer 20

The oral preparatory phase.

Question 21

After swallowing a pureed substance, you notice
the individual has a wet, gurgling voice. What
might this indicate?

Answer 21

Possible aspiration. A videoflouroscopy is often
times needed to determine is this is the case.

Question 22

aspiration

Answer 22

the action or process of drawing breath

Question 23

In an acute care psychiatric setting, which group
treatment is the most appropriate for individuals
with disorganized psychosis?

Answer 23

Directive group treatment: a highly structured
approach used in acute care for minimally
functional individuals.

Question 24

What type of group structure would be most
appropriate for individuals with substance abuse?

Answer 24

A task group is appropriate for substance abuse
disorders.

Question 25

What group format is most appropriate for eating and adjustment disorders?

Answer 25

Psychoeducation groups

Question 26

What is a Laissez-Faire leadership style?

Answer 26

Laissez-Faire is a "hands off" approach. Goals are not stated, the purpose is not clear, members are not discouraged or encouraged. This is for a high-functioning group.

Question 27

What is the optimum number of members for a therapy group?

Answer 27

Five to six.

Question 28

What is the optimum number of members for a counseling group?

Answer 28

No more than eight members.

Question 29

What would you do if you had ten people assigned to your group?

Answer 29

Divide them into two subgroups.

Question 30

What is autocratic leadership?

Answer 30

The leader exerts complete control.

Question 31

What is democratic leadership?

Answer 31

This style can be a problem-solving style. Group members feel safe to express views, thoughts, and feelings.

Question 32

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as beneficence?

Answer 32

Concern for the safety and well-being of the recipients of OT services.

Question 33

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as nonmaleficence?

Answer 33

Ensure recipient’s safety and do no harm.

Question 34

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as autonomy?

Answer 34

Respect patient rights, including confidentiality.

Question 35

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as procedural justice?

Answer 35

Comply with laws

Question 36

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as veracity?

Answer 36

``` Providing accurate information when representing the profession (don't lie) ```

Question 37

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as duty?

Answer 37

Maintain credentials and continually learn craft

Question 38

According to the OT code of ethics, what is defined as fidelity?

Answer 38

Treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, and integrity.

Question 39

What are precautions of neuroleptic medications?

Answer 39

Power tools and sharp instruments should be avoided, and sun exposure should be limited.

Question 40

What is extrapyramidal syndrome?

Answer 40

neurological side effect of anti-psychotic medication that mimics the effects of Parkinson's disease. This can cause rigidity, bradykinesia, cogwheel and leadpipe rigidity, loss of postural mechanisms, and a resting, pill-rolling tremor.

Question 41

What is tardive dyskinesia?

Answer 41

a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing, and rapid eye blinking. Involuntary movements of the fingers may appear as though the individual is playing an invisible guitar or piano.

Question 42

What is ataxia?

Answer 42

describes a lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements. It may appear as clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability.

Question 43

What is bradykinesia?

Answer 43

means "slow movement."

Question 44

What is choreoathetosis?

Answer 44

is a movement of intermediate speed, fluctuating between the quick, flitting movements of chorea and the slower, writhing movements of athetosis.

Question 45

What is dystonia?

Answer 45

is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by sustained muscle contractions, usually producing twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures or positions.

Question 46

What is Huntington's Disease?

Answer 46

The classic signs of HD include the development of chorea–or involuntary, rapid, irregular, jerky movements that may affect the face, arms, legs, or trunk–as well as the gradual loss of thought processing and acquired intellectual abilities (dementia).

Question 47

What is adiadochokinesis?

Answer 47

The inability to perform rapid alternating movements such as pronation/supination.

Question 48

What is dysmetria?

Answer 48

Dysmetria is the inability to estimate the ROM necessary to meet the target. Evident when the individual tries to touch the nose.

Question 49

What is nystagmus?

Answer 49

Involuntary movement of the eyeballs in an up/down, back/forth motion. Interferes with head control.

Question 50

What is dysarthria?

Answer 50

Explosive or slurred speech caused by incoordination of muscles involved in speech. Classified as a neuromotor problem.

Question 51

What are intention tremors?

Answer 51

Occurs during voluntary movement. Intensified at the termination of the movement and often associated with MS.

Question 52

What are resting tremors?

Answer 52

Occurs at rest and subsides when voluntary movement is attempted. Seen in Parkinson's disease.

Question 53

What FIMS score would be given to a person who needs a helper to set up items or assistive devices?

Answer 53

A score of "5" or "Supervision or setup" can be obtained if a helper is needed to set up items or assistive devices for the person.

Question 54

What is the minimum doorway width for a wheelchair?

Answer 54

What is the minimum doorway width for a wheelchair?

Question 55

What is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill?

Answer 55

Provides support groups open to clients & families with a focus on education and support for mental illness.

Question 56

Which sensations return FIRST following a nerve injury?

Answer 56

Pain and temperature

Question 57

What food consistency is most difficult to swallow?

Answer 57

Foods that have liquid and solid consistencies are hardest to chew and swallow.

Question 58

What is parasthesia?

Answer 58

Sensation of tingling, itching, numbness or burning caused by sustained nerve pressure or reduced blood flow.

Question 59

What is "close supervision" defined as?

Answer 59

Close supervision is defined as "daily, direct contact at the site of work"

Question 60

What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?

Answer 60

Items that can withstand repeated use, such as a wheelchair, medical bed, and walkers.

Question 61

Is a shower chair considered a DME?

Answer 61

Adaptive equipment is not covered under Medicare as a DME. Items not included are shower chairs, reachers, hand-held showers.

Question 62

What are the main goals of work hardening?

Answer 62

To return the individual to work. Focus on pain management and proper body mechanics is key.