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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:

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