Essential NBCOT Test Interventions: Ace
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to help with incoordination control of dominant wrist what strategy can be used to assist
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\applying a weighted cuff to wrist as it will influence motor control of UE.
what is important for a COTA to advice a pt on a wheelchair training program -
\Instruction about maintaining proper body alignment as Proper body alignment will
enhance the client's respiratory function, facilitate an upright posture, and position the
client to assist with self-propelling the chair.
what is a correct body mechanics for picking objects from the floor when having back
problems -
\standing close to the object and flexion at the knees with spine and upright position
what must the COTA check prior to applying paraffin on a pt? -
\It is essential for the safety of the patient and for therapeutic effectiveness to ensure
the temperature of 125-130 F of the paraffin prior to initiating the use of this superficial
physical agent modality.
what would a pt with LOW VISION and Depth perception benefit from -
\color contrast such as application of tape to where they need it
what action should the COTA take when a caregiver has given an indicator of burnout -
\It is important to advise the caregiver to introduce stress reduction techniques into the
schedule but will FIRST need respite services in place to provide care for the client.
what is the best intervention to manage edema -
\elevation and cryotherapy
dysmetria is -
\a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended
position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye. It is a type of ataxia. It can also include an
inability to judge distance or scale
what is the best intervention method for a cva with hemiparesis and dysmetria -
\using vision to compensate for the overshooting or undershooting of the motor
movement.
what is a joint protection A cota should educate pt on -
\to perform activities using the strongest available muscles and larger joints whenever
possible. e.g. carrying shopping bags using forearms rather then with the hands
Your Exam With Confidence.
to help with incoordination control of dominant wrist what strategy can be used to assist
-
\applying a weighted cuff to wrist as it will influence motor control of UE.
what is important for a COTA to advice a pt on a wheelchair training program -
\Instruction about maintaining proper body alignment as Proper body alignment will
enhance the client's respiratory function, facilitate an upright posture, and position the
client to assist with self-propelling the chair.
what is a correct body mechanics for picking objects from the floor when having back
problems -
\standing close to the object and flexion at the knees with spine and upright position
what must the COTA check prior to applying paraffin on a pt? -
\It is essential for the safety of the patient and for therapeutic effectiveness to ensure
the temperature of 125-130 F of the paraffin prior to initiating the use of this superficial
physical agent modality.
what would a pt with LOW VISION and Depth perception benefit from -
\color contrast such as application of tape to where they need it
what action should the COTA take when a caregiver has given an indicator of burnout -
\It is important to advise the caregiver to introduce stress reduction techniques into the
schedule but will FIRST need respite services in place to provide care for the client.
what is the best intervention to manage edema -
\elevation and cryotherapy
dysmetria is -
\a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended
position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye. It is a type of ataxia. It can also include an
inability to judge distance or scale
what is the best intervention method for a cva with hemiparesis and dysmetria -
\using vision to compensate for the overshooting or undershooting of the motor
movement.
what is a joint protection A cota should educate pt on -
\to perform activities using the strongest available muscles and larger joints whenever
possible. e.g. carrying shopping bags using forearms rather then with the hands
