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Liz is a 68-year-old who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She has experienced pain and stiffness to her neck, bilateral upper and lower extremities. She has difficulty safely navigating more than 4 to 6 steps in her 2 story home and tends to stay on the first floor of her home most of the time to avoid going up and down the stairs in her home. Putting on a bra, washing her hair and putting on pullover shirts have become increasingly difficult for her. As a result Liz has stopped attending programs at the local senior center. Which is the most appropriate functional problem statement?

  Which of the following items best fits the tools category for a sewing task?  

  A 32-year-old parent returns to work after orthopedic surgery and reports feeling conflicted about meeting job responsibilities while caring for their toddler. Which occupational therapy goal best addresses the client’s role as defined in the OTPF 4?    

A 24‑year‑old graduate student was referred for outpatient mental health services following an episode of non‑suicidal self‑injury. During the evaluation the student reported irregular sleep, frequently missing lectures, and inconsistent study habits described as “I study whenever I have time,” leading to sadness and academic distress. This scenario best illustrates a problem with which performance pattern?

  Stan is a 22-year-old college student currently receiving occupational therapy following a right distal radius fracture, resulting in pain, swelling, and limited wrist range of motion. He earns money for school by walking dogs and is eager to return to work as soon as possible. Dog walking would be best categorized under which of the following occupational domains?    

Which of the following is an appropriate functional problem statement?

A 34‑year‑old woman with chronic low back pain reports loss of interest in hobbies since her pain began. During an OT leisure evaluation the therapist interviews her about past and current leisure activities, observes her attempt a short craft project, and administers a brief interest checklist and a fatigue rating scale.Which of the following best represents a comprehensive finding from this leisure evaluation?

A client has been referred to occupational therapy for rehabilitation following a right hip fracture sustained from a fall caused by tripping on a sidewalk crack outside her building. She will be discharged home, where she lives alone, after completing her rehabilitation. She expresses anxiety about falling again and anticipates limiting her community mobility by avoiding trips outside her apartment until the pavement is repaired. Which of the following represents the most appropriate prioritized problem list for the occupational therapist to consider for establishing OT goals for this client?

Which of the following best describes the role of targeted outcomes in the OT process?

When an investor takes a short position, they will first ________ a stock with the hopes of ________ it in the future once the price ________. (2)