Occupational Therapy Methods 2 Practice Exam

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• When designing a forearm orthotic, what proportion of the forearm length and width is recommended?
• Which of the following is a commonly listed benefit of thermotherapy?
• Which factor increases the likelihood that a client benefits from an orthosis?
• Which statement correctly describes electrode polarity and placement for NMES on a muscle?
• Which option correctly pairs iontophoresis medications with their polarity and purpose?
• Which statement about ultrasound beam intensity is correct?
• T/F: It is important to always check the temperature and dry off both sides of an orthotic after removing it from the water prior to fitting it to a client.
• Referred pain is most commonly perceived in which areas?
• How far does superficial heat penetrate into the skin?
• Duty cycle in ultrasound describes what?
• What is the preheat temperature range for fluidotherapy?
• Which is an example of conduction in heat therapy?
• The degree of ease with which a material conforms to the underlying shape is called
• What are the parameters for the forearm orthotic in relation to the height and length on the forearm?
• Paraffin therapy is best suited for which scenario?
• In static progressive orthotics, which component is used to apply force?
• In NMES, a duty cycle of 1:3 corresponds to which on/off pattern?
• What is a typical purpose of a static orthosis?
• Neuropathic pain results from injury to the peripheral or central nervous system and presents as which type of sensations?
• Cryotherapy is most effective to address inflammation within what time frame after injury?
• For mobilization orthotic with an outrigger, the line of pull should be at what angle to the long axis?
• What depth is typically reached with 3 MHz ultrasound?
• Which arrangement represents the three important arches of the hand?
• What is the relationship between ultrasound frequency and depth of penetration?
• Which nerve, when compressed at the elbow during elbow flexion, can cause tingling and numbness in the little finger and half of the ring finger?
• Which statement best describes when a high memory LTTM is preferred?
• Fabricating an orthotic against gravity simplifies the process.
• There is a hierarchy when training clients to use an upper limb prosthesis. They begin with repetitive drills and training followed by proportional controls training using different materials and heights.
• Intrinsic hand muscles are located where?
• Which modality could be used to decrease sensitivity for CRPS?
• Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of an orthotic?
• Which modality requires four leads and tends to penetrate deeper into tissue?
• Ice packs are typically used for which scenario?
• ESTIM is considered effective for pain modulation because it provides a different sensory response to alter pain pathways and help close the gate.
• Prior to placing electrodes on a person's skin, what would you look for?
• In ESTIM modalities, which condition is IFC best suited for?
• What modality would you use during the proliferative stage of healing?
• When fabricating a forearm based orthotic it should always be ________ of the forearm.
• What TENS parameters would you typically use for a client with pain?
• Which statement correctly compares IFC and TENS lead configurations?
• Which condition is commonly managed with a wrist cock-up orthosis?
• When treating a scar that limits hand function, which is commonly cited benefit of ultrasound therapy?
• Which statement about ultrasound intensity is true?
• Which statement is NOT a typical adverse reaction to TENS?
• Referred pain is best described as pain felt in a location distant from the actual injury because the body's nerves form a connected network.
• How would you modify an orthotic that touches a bony area causing pressure points?
• What depth is typically reached with 1 MHz ultrasound?
• How long is a typical thermotherapy application?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of fluidotherapy?
• Which interface is known to heat more with ultrasound due to higher energy absorption?
• What is a good on/off ratio for a person with radial nerve palsy when using NMES?
• Visceral pain describes pain emanating from internal organs and is typically sudden, vague, poorly localized, and hypersensitive to distension.
• What cycling mode is most appropriate when using NMES for two different muscle groups for grasp and release activities?
• In reference to LTTM, what does high conformability imply?
• Which statement best describes adipose tissue's effect on superficial heat therapy?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the golden window and prosthesis acceptance?
• Which modality can result in a galvanic rash?
• When a client assumes an intrinsic plus position the collateral ligaments are in a ________ position because of the round shape of the metacarpal heads.
• Which statement is correct for iontophoresis medications used to treat inflammation?
• What duration is recommended for whirlpool wound cleaning?
• Gate control theory states that which of the following is true?
• Acupuncture theory includes which of the following concepts?
• To fatigue a muscle using NMES, which technique is commonly used?
• Ice cup therapy is most appropriate for which scenario?
• When would you use TENS sensory level and motor level?
• Which finding indicates healthy wound healing?
• For BNR 2:1 to 5:1, how fast should you move the ultrasound head?
• Safety principles of orthotic fabrication include all of the following except:
• When fabricating an orthotic it should always be ________ on the sides of the body part being immobilized.
• Static progressive orthoses use which type of components?
• What is a primary goal of pre-prosthetic training during the golden window?
• Which type of orthotic would you use with a person that has tendonitis in the volar wrist?
• Which statement best describes the recommended sequence for upper limb prosthesis training?
• Which statement best describes the localization difference between visceral and somatic pain?
• Which of the following is NOT recommended for residual limb care?
• Why is the intrinsic plus position significant in hand splinting?
• Which of the following are clinical indications that would use IFC?
• All of the following are important orthotic principles except:
• What duration is typical for cold pack cryotherapy?
• The degree of ease with which a material conforms to the underlying shape is:
• During a trial wear period for a newly fabricated orthosis, how long should the wear time be to educate the client and check for problems?
• Which finding indicates possible wound infection?
• For elbow pain, which modality is typically chosen?
• Which of the following best describes a static progressive orthotic?
• Which description reflects the recommended wound cleaning method?
• Which condition is a contraindication to ultrasound therapy?
• Which effect is associated with non-thermal ultrasound regarding capillary permeability?
• An intrinsic plus position is described by which joint configuration?
• Is NMES beneficial when there is an intact or partially intact peripheral nerve pathway?
• A dynamic orthotic for radial nerve palsy has what components?
• In iontophoresis, the drug with negative polarity should be placed on which electrode color?
• In wound assessment, which description pertains to the surrounding skin?
• For eliciting shoulder movement in a hemiplegic shoulder via NMES, which muscle is a common target for electrode placement?
• What type of current does iontophoresis use?
• Serial static orthoses are remolded periodically as PROM improves. When is this most appropriate?
• Which condition is a contraindication to superficial heat therapy?
• What does BNR stand for in ultrasound?
• Which use is typical for ESTIM in occupational therapy?
• Which factor contributes to the comfort of an orthotic for a client?
• Which exudate color is indicative of infection?
• For TENS, which description matches its typical use?
• When fabricating a mobilization orthotic with an outrigger it is best to have a _____ line of pull from the long axis of the bone.
• An orthotic is fabricated to support a weak or deformed body part, restrict or eliminate motion of a body part, or mobilize stiff joints.
• Which statement about somatic pain is NOT a characteristic?
• For 1 MHz ultrasound, which combination of intensities is typical for pulsed versus continuous modes?
• Which of the following is listed as a contraindication for ESTIM?
• CBAN is an acronym associated with cryotherapy. What does CBAN stand for?
• Cryotherapy uses which pain theory to reduce pain?
• Which statement best defines a static orthosis?
• Ultrasound intensity units are measured in which units?
• Which statement correctly describes an L code?
• What is the treatment temperature range for fluidotherapy?
• What effect does increasing ultrasound frequency have on depth of penetration?
• Ultrasound is most appropriately used for which region or condition?
• Safe orthotic application includes all of the following except:
• Which statement best describes the flow of current in iontophoresis?
• Treatment area should be how many times the ERA?
• Which of the following conditions is least likely to require a wrist cock-up orthosis?
• Orthotic materials with high conformability are most useful in which scenario?
• Hand splinting origins can be traced back to which civilization?
• What duty cycle would you use to treat a muscle spasm?
• Which of the following represents a post-surgical indication for using an orthosis?
• Paraffin therapy is true for which statement?
• To be reimbursed for an orthotic, you need the name of the orthotic and what type of code?
• Which statement about ultrasound intensity is incorrect?
• Pre-prosthetic training for upper-extremity amputations (the golden window) is typically initiated how long after amputation?
• Which statement about serial static orthotics is true?
• Which item is included in wound assessment?
• Which condition is a contraindication to cryotherapy?
• Which of the following statements about mobilizing a stiff joint is true?
• Ice massage is typically applied for how long?
• Which of the following describes the three types of immobilization orthotics?
• Which statement describes the intrinsic plus position for MCP joints?
• Which waveform is used to facilitate wrist extension for self-feeding?
• In therapeutic ultrasound, why is the ERA smaller than the ultrasound head area?
• The line of pull in a static progressive orthosis with an outrigger should be at what degree to avoid shearing?
• Which effect is a typical outcome of thermotherapy on the skin?
• In the intrinsic plus position, what is the position of the MCP joints?
• What is the recommended hydrocollator temperature range for effective heat therapy?
• Which statement about prosthetic selection is true?
• What does continuous ultrasound duty cycle mean?
• Which landmark in the palm is related to MCP joint flexion?
• Which statement about memory in orthotic materials is incorrect?
• Which design feature helps reduce pressure points in an orthosis?
• Somatic pain can be deep or superficial, from skeletal structures, tendons, and muscles, and is usually localized.
• Fluidotherapy is used for which purpose in occupational therapy?
• Which is a commonly cited thermal US effect?
• An L code is a level II HCPCS code used to bill for orthotics or prosthetics.
• What is the ideal water temperature for fabrication of orthotics?
• When using NMES, the negative electrode is placed over what area?
• Which scenario describes appropriate use of ultrasound therapy?
• Which statement about referred pain is true?
• Desensitization and mirror box therapy can be used together for pain management after amputation.
• Which statement best describes when to use moist hot packs?
• Ultrasound intensity is usually greatest in which part of the beam?
• PAM interventions partially control pain by activating non-nociceptive sensory nerves.
• Which of the following is a typical paraffin bath temperature range?
• A client will benefit from an orthotic if they show interest in it and are reliable.
• What is the temperature range for hot packs used in heat therapy?
• Which iontophoresis medication is used for calcifications and what is its polarity?
• The following statement about NMES electrode polarity is true: the negative electrode is placed over the motor point and the positive electrode is placed at the opposite end.
• What is the safe position for digits when creating an orthotic for a 5th metacarpal fracture at the head of the MC?
• To ensure proper sides of immobilized body part, the device should be half the width on each side.
• Desensitization and mirror box therapy are effective approaches for pain management after hand amputation.
• Acupuncture theory emphasizes energy lines and acupuncture points; stimulation of these points along meridians can decrease pain.
• Which statement correctly contrasts conduction and convection?
• Material that is 1/16 inch in thickness tends to be best for which of the following orthotics?
• Which statement defines frequency in ultrasound?
• What is the benefit of immobilizing the hand in the intrinsic plus position?
• T/F: Material that has high memory will return to their original shape when reheated.
• Which of the following best describes an intrinsic plus position?
• Which statement correctly contrasts static orthosis with serial static orthosis?
• Is residual limb length a consideration when choosing a prosthetic?
• The short thumb spica can immobilize the CMC joint and the MP joint of the thumb. True or false?
• LTTM thickness includes options like 1/8 inch and 1/16 inch. When would you choose the thinner material?
• Which statement correctly describes pulsed ultrasound compared to continuous ultrasound?
• Which iontophoresis medication is used for pain and what polarity should it have?
• Which of the following best describes a passive prosthesis?
• Which is a non-thermal US effect?
• For forearm based orthotics, the length should be two-thirds of the forearm.