OTD 570 Questions With Solutions
Which of the following statements would be true of the Nine-hole peg test?
a. when testing the board should be on the testing side
b. it has better normative data for children and adolescents than the Perdue pegboard
c. it has both unilateral and bilateral subte...
Which of the following statements would be true of the Nine-hole peg test?
a. when testing the board should be on the testing side
b. it has better normative data for children and adolescents than the Perdue pegboard
c. it has both unilateral and bilateral subtests
d. it is a timed test (not time limited) d. it is a timed test (not time limited)
You've completed the evaluation session with a 55 year old client who is the manager of a whole
foods market in Hillsboro. If your client scored at the tenth (10th) percentile on the Assembly
subtest of the Purdue Pegboard Peg test you would interpret the score as... (Note: +- 1 SD =
68%, +- 2 SD + 96%)
a. WNL
b. mild deficit
c. moderate-severe deficit a. WNL
A therapist who is working with a 15 year old female, a high school student who was hit by a car
while riding her bike to school 2 weeks ago. According to the physician's referral and results of
the the evaluation, the client does not have any physical injuries, except a 3 inch by 3 inch
wound (yellow color) over the dorsal elbow area. In addition, she demonstrates signs of learned
non-use of her right upper extremity, particularly, decreased active shoulder movements. The
, OTD 570 Questions With Solutions
therapist has decided that restoring active shoulder movements would assist the client resume her
occupations and life roles. Prior to passively ranging the shoulder joint of a seated client, the
therapist should:
a. make sure that the scapula is not tight (i.e. that it moves when the humerus moves)
b. make sure that the pelvis is posteriorly tilted and the spine is curved in flexion
c. make sure the wound at the elbow is covered with bulky dressin a. make sure that the
scapula is not tight (i.e. that it moves when the humerus moves)
You work with a 75 year old male who enjoys volunteering as a literacy teacher at a local
elementary school. He reports experiencing several episodes of having difficulty using his left
upper extremity to getting his cellphone out of his backpack placed on the floor. After checking
the ROM of the left upper extremity, you notice that you are able to move his elbow to touch the
shoulder. He is able to touch his shoulder by himself, but you noticed that his whole body tilts to
the right side. What would you interpret your client's problem?
a. he has ROM limitation
b. he may have muscle weakness at the elbow
c. he may have a cognitive problem as he did not follow the evaluation instructions
d. his condition is within functional/normal limits b. he may have muscle weakness at the
elbow
, OTD 570 Questions With Solutions
Your colles fracture client is in a forearm cast. The MD has ordered a controlled range of motion
program. You are seeing the patient 3 weeks post-injury (there is no clinical union), according to
the biomechanical approach, which of the following should be part of your treatment? (choose
all that apply)
a. grip and pinch strength testing
b. active ranging of shoulder through full arc
c. active motion of fingers and thumb through full arc
d. strengthening to elbow flexion/extension b. active ranging of shoulder through full arc
c. active motion of fingers and thumb through full arc
If you were working with a person who had a heart attack 4 months ago, which of the following
types of intervention activities would you avoid?
a. loading dishes into the dishwasher from the countertop
b. putting empty cardboard boxes in the recycling bin
c. carrying a bag of groceries into the house from the garage
d. preparing a bowl of salad for lunch c. carrying a bag of groceries into the house from
the garage
, OTD 570 Questions With Solutions
If the 10 RM of your client's wrist extensors was 6 lbs. and you chose progressive resistive
exercise (PRE) method as a method of strengthening, what weight would you use for the first 10
repetitions?
a. 10 lbs
b. 4.5 lbs
c. 6 lbs
d. 3 lbs d. 3 lbs
You are working with a client who has fair minus (3-) elbow extension. Which of the following
activities/exercises would be most appropriate to begin strengthening her elbow extensors
(assume your client is seated at a standard height table)?
a. playing checkers using checkers pieces stabilized by small pegs and with the checkerboard
tilted down 20 degrees on a standard height table (far end is low)
b. bilateral sanding with 5lb of resistance and 30 degree incline
c. playing checkers using checker pieces stabilized by small pegs and with the checkerboard
tilted up at a 40 degree angle on a standard height table and graded up (far end is high)
d. extending her elbow above her head with a 2lb weighted cuff at the wrist c. playing
checkers using checker pieces stabilized by small pegs and with the checkerboard tilted up at a
40 degree angle on a standard height table and graded up (far end is high)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller UpperClass. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £19.47. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
