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As a part of a strengthening program after a CVA, a client is instructed to hold his affected limb with his stronger limb to take it through the full ROM. Which category would BEST describe this action?

When an OT practitioner is testing thumb abduction strength, where would she MOST likely provide stabilization?

An OT practitioner is instructing a client with muscular dystrophy in the use of a mobile arm support to support shoulder movement for self-feeding. Which category would this action BEST fall under?

According to the Philosophical Base of Occupational Therapy (AOTA, 2017), “All individuals have an innate need and right to engage in meaningful occupations throughout their lives. Participation in these occupations influences their development, health, and well-being across the lifespan. Thus, participation in meaningful occupations is a 

A client wants to maintain strength of musculature while immobilized in a cast. What type of exercises would an OTA MOST likely recommend?

Following a CVA, a client has a flaccid arm that he cannot move at all. An OT practitioner can, however, move the arm through a full ROM. How would the practitioner BEST document this finding in the electronic medical record?

An OT practitioner is assessing a client’s range of motion. He asks the client to raise her arm as high as she can in front of her. What term BEST describes the type of range of motion that is being assessed?

The 4th edition of the Framework added one new are of occupation. What was it?

What type of reasoning does the following example represent? You have an appointment at 10 am and it takes 30 minutes to drive there. You will need to leave your house by 9:30 am. 

Which of the following correctly matches a classification criterion with its corresponding nanoparticle type?