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

Cynthia is seen for the first OT session after a new left below-knee amputation related to an infected wound that would not heal due to her constant high glucose levels. During the session, she reports she has experienced intermittent blind spots at various times of the day and her ophthalmologist found poor circulation and hemorrhages in her eyes. What may be the cause?

At 6 months, an infant is likely to:

The ATNR is elicited when the head turns to one side causing

When conducting a thermal sensation test markings are + – 0  True or False?

An OTA is working with a client who was incontinent during therapy. In accordance with universal precautions what MUST the OTA do when cleaning the spill? (Choose 2)

12.  You have started working with a 5-year-old girl with hypertonia in all of the extremities and trunk. She demonstrates a scissoring pattern in the legs and a flexion pattern in the arms with fisting in the hands. She can log roll for mobility and can prop sit when placed for short periods of time. If she moves or weight shifts in prop sitting, she will loose her balance. Treatment may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Movement develops in the following direction

An OTA is writing discharge instructions for a client. At what reading level should these instructions be written to ensure the understanding of important healthcare information?

An OT practitioner has been working at an inner-city acute care hospital. While talking to a colleague at lunch he says, “ I just don’t know what is going on in this world. Every day we have more people with gunshot wounds being admitted. I don’t know what to believe in anymore. I do not feel safe here or at home. It’s like I cannot connect with anyone.” What is this practitioner MOST LIKELY experiencing?