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Date: 19th Aug 2026Time Taken: 00:00:31

Domain 02: Select and Implement Interventions

Answers Result

A 65-year-old client with early-stage Parkinson's disease is experiencing difficulty with fine motor skills, affecting their ability to dress independently. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, which intervention would be most appropriate to focus on improving the client's daily dressing routine?

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A.Advising on the use of a walker for improved mobility around the house
B.Recommending high-intensity strength training to improve overall muscle strength
C.Providing button hooks and adaptive dressing aids to facilitate dressing
D.Teaching progressive relaxation techniques to manage anxiety

Which type of splint is usually applied to manage excessive muscle tightness in the hand?

Correct

A.Hand cone splint
B.Finger loop splint
C.Mallet finger splint
D.Static progressive splint

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is working in a rehabilitation facility and is asked to perform a task that she believes might be outside the scope of her practice. Which of the following actions best upholds professional standards and responsibilities in this situation?

Incorrect

A.Decline the task without explanation to safeguard the practice
B.Attempt to perform the task to the best of her ability
C.Look up the task in a textbook to confirm her assumption
D.Consult with a supervising occupational therapist for guidance

Answers Result

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A.Advising on the use of a walker for improved mobility around the house
B.Recommending high-intensity strength training to improve overall muscle strength
C.Providing button hooks and adaptive dressing aids to facilitate dressing
D.Teaching progressive relaxation techniques to manage anxiety

Providing button hooks and adaptive dressing aids to facilitate dressing is correct because these tools directly aid in overcoming fine motor challenges specific to dressing tasks. Adaptive aids like button hooks are designed to enable individuals with motor difficulties to perform daily tasks independently. Recommending high-intensity strength training is incorrect because while strength training is beneficial, it does not directly address the fine motor skills needed for dressing. Advising on the use of a walker is incorrect as it is focused on mobility issues rather than dressing challenges. Teaching progressive relaxation techniques is incorrect because these techniques are more suited for managing anxiety and not specifically for improving dressing routines.

Which type of splint is usually applied to manage excessive muscle tightness in the hand?

Correct

A.Hand cone splint
B.Finger loop splint
C.Mallet finger splint
D.Static progressive splint

The correct answer is Hand cone splint. This type of splint is used to help manage hand spasticity by keeping the fingers extended and the hand at rest. It helps to reduce the risk of contractures from prolonged spasticity. Static progressive splint is often used to gradually improve joint mobility by applying prolonged, low-load force. Finger loop splint can aid in finger alignment but is not suited for spasticity management. Mallet finger splint is intended specifically for mallet finger injuries to keep the distal joint extended.

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A.Decline the task without explanation to safeguard the practice
B.Attempt to perform the task to the best of her ability
C.Look up the task in a textbook to confirm her assumption
D.Consult with a supervising occupational therapist for guidance

The correct answer is to consult with a supervising occupational therapist for guidance. This action ensures that the COTA is adhering to the scope of practice set forth by regulatory bodies and is seeking appropriate guidance in professional practice. Consulting with a supervising OT ensures any task the COTA performs is sanctioned and appropriate, maintaining the integrity of patient care and professional accountability. The options to attempt the task or decline without explanation do not address the need for professional collaboration and integrity in decision making. Looking up the task in a textbook does not provide real-time, situation-specific guidance that a supervising OT can provide.

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