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The occupational therapist evaluated a client for hand pain. This client is returning to the clinic today to follow up with the OTA. The client reports that he heard a “pop” when he was gripping and now has an increase in pain in the ring finger and can no longer bend the ring finger into the palm. The OTA plans on consulting the occupational therapist and suspects he MOST LIKELY has a new injury to which of the following?

An OTA is instructing a client who has had shoulder surgery in upper body dressing. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way teach this client to don a shirt due to decreased ROM of affected shoulder?

Which of the following symptoms is more characteristic of RA than OA?

How many vertebrae are in the spine?

Which of the following movements is associated with tenodesis?

Which joint is most commonly affected by gout?

Match the amputation level to its description: 

Which type of burn is characterized by damage to both the epidermis and dermis, often requiring surgical intervention?

Which region of the spine consists of the first seven vertebrae?

An OTA is working with a 20-year-old adult who has a progressive condition. The OTA is teaching the client energy conservation techniques and fall prevention because the client fatigues easily, has decreased endurance, and has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. She is independent with her positive end respiratory pressure machine as well as chest drainage techniques. What condition does this individual MOST LIKELY have?