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Ms. J. is an 80-year-old client admitted to the emergency department with reports of dizziness and episodes of lightheadedness when she stands up “too quickly”.  She reports “flu-like symptoms (manifestations)” with vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Upon assessment: Blood pressure is currently 82/48 Heart rate is 110 bpm What is the underlying pathophysiology for increased Hematocrit (HcT) in clients with fluid volume deficit?

 A child has a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. The COTA should train the parents in

Which is a sign of distress in a baby in the NICU?

A 9 year old child has a diagnosis of Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy.  His parents want to buy a home which is accessible to him for the remainder of his life.  What is most important when selecting the home?

A child has cerebral palsy.  He is a client of the OC Regional Center and also receives services through the Anaheim Unified School District/ the LEA (local educational agency), and his private OT clinic paid cash by parent.  Which agency should provide (order, pay, train, and manage) his hand splints and AFOs (ankle foot orthotics)?

The COTA has the child with cerebral palsy put on his shoes and socks whilst on the floor, in a chair, and sitting on the sofa.  What frame of reference is he using

A teen with this diagnosis is most likely to need referral to a CDRS (certified driving rehabilitation specialist) to improve community mobility and transition to the role of an independent adult.

A child has spastic cerebral palsy with the hands in flexion synergy pattern.  This causes limited fine motor coordination in the dominant hand.  He is able to make gross movements with the hand. Which piece of A-tech is most appropriate?    

Which of the following can stress a baby in the NICU

The COTA is working with a 7 year old child who has high functioning autism using the CO-OP frame of reference.  Which assessment would be a good fit