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A client is having trouble finishing her meal due to right unilateral neglect. What is most likely causing this problem?

A client who has hypertonicity due to upper motor damage after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) will most likely have difficulty doing which of the following?

Which of the following are bony prominences that can be of concern if a client is sleeping in supine with hands on his stomach. Check all that apply.

A client who has experienced a lower motor lesion after a CVA, is having difficulty transitioning out of a chair and picking up clothing for dressing. She exhibits overall low tone, generalized weakness in bilateral UE/LE, resulting in difficulty pushing off a chair to perform a sit to stand, reaching for items, and weight bearing for long periods of time. What would the OTA most likely document in her treatment notes regarding the type of tone present?

When assessing pain, which of the following do we make sure and inquire on regarding pain?

It is important that you the OTA demonstrate assessments on yourself first so that the client knows what to expect followed by the purpose of the assessment.

If there is generalized weakness on bilateral UE we start our assessment with the non-dominant hand. True or False

Match the following scenario with the type of technique/training

A client with left homonymous hemianopsia demonstrates poor awareness of her left side. Where should treatment begin?

Extrinsic Factors that could affect motor behavior in a pediatric patient include ALL of the following EXCEPT: