A 4‑year‑old child assembles a toy train set, fits small p…
A 4‑year‑old child assembles a toy train set, fits small pieces together, balances a figure on the moving train, follows a short play script with a peer, and adjusts force to push the train without derailing it. Which of the following body functions is most directly required for the child’s successful completion of this play activity?
Read DetailsA 34‑year‑old woman with major depressive disorder reports d…
A 34‑year‑old woman with major depressive disorder reports difficulty preparing meals and has been skipping dinner. The OT and client agree on a short‑term goal to restore mealtime routines.Which of the following goals is the best example of a properly written COAST goal?
Read DetailsLiz is a 68-year-old who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthr…
Liz is a 68-year-old who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She has experienced pain and stiffness to her neck, bilateral upper and lower extremities. She has difficulty safely navigating more than 4 to 6 steps in her 2 story home and tends to stay on the first floor of her home most of the time to avoid going up and down the stairs in her home. Putting on a bra, washing her hair and putting on pullover shirts have become increasingly difficult for her. As a result Liz has stopped attending programs at the local senior center. Using the COAST format for goal writing, identify the T (Timeframe) in the goal below. Client will independently don a pullover shirt using a reacher within 4 weeks during therapy sessions.
Read DetailsA 70‑year‑old man struggles to walk from his home to the n…
A 70‑year‑old man struggles to walk from his home to the nearby bus stop (approximately 150 meters). During a community mobility assessment he demonstrates slow gait speed, needs frequent rests, has difficulty recovering from small slips, and reports shortness of breath when walking uphill. Which of the following body functions is most directly required for successful community mobility in this scenario?
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