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After working with an elderly client who has received a total hip replacement, the OTA overhears a conversation between the client and his caregiver about the client’s lack of independence. The caregiver states that he will do all of the required ADLs and that the client does not need any of the adaptive equipment shown. What would be the best response for the OTA?

An OTA is working with Joe who previously sustained a spinal cord injury and is now utilizing a wheelchair. Joe’s job is being modified because he will be unable to resume full job responsibilities as a first-grade teacher. Under the International Classification of Functioning and Disability, how would this scenario be specifically categorized?

Tim, a college-aged student, sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident and would like to resume attending classes. What would be the best way an OTA can help this student begin reintegration into college life?

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Ethical behaviour means doing the right thing or acting the right way based on fundamental principles and values such as honesty, integrity, credibility, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, respect.

The Ontario Labour Relations Act controls:

Sandra suffered a CVA and has been hospitalized for two weeks. A multidisciplinary team will meet to discuss Sandra’s progress during her hospitalization. What is the most likely role of the OTA for participating in the planning process for this team?

What are the three basic rights that the Occupational Health and Safety Act gives every worker?  (there are many rights and responsibilities– these are the 3 basic rights)

The policy below allows all actions to all authorized buckets: {     “Version”: “2012-10-17”,     “Statement”: [         {             “Effect”: “Allow”,             “Action”: [                 “s3:Get*”,                 “s3:List*”             ],             “Resource”: “*”         }     ] }

Income tax is