BASED UPON JORDAN’S CASE:  Jordan has difficulty remembering his school portal password. The OT suspects a challenge with his:

EXAM 3 BONUS (1 point) You received evaluation orders for a 29-year-old individual who recently experienced an acquired brain injury. You notice a slight mention of cognitive deficits on the referral paperwork that demonstrated difficulties in more than memory. You are required to establish the severity of the injury. Which of the following assessments is most appropriate? 

You have a client with MS, Hollie. She was diagnosed 12 years ago with relapsing remitting type of MS. In the last year, her function has deteriorated although she has not had any obvious relapses. The doctor suspects her condition has changed to:

An OT is ordering a wheelchair for an individual with primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis who complains of chronic overall weakness. The MOST important consideration the practitioner can make is the adaptability of the wheelchair in anticipation of:

An OT who works in an outpatient facility frequently recommends that individuals with Parkinson’s disease consider taking part in a community-based therapeutic group. What is the PRIMARY reason for recommending group treatment? 

You are educating a parent on stress management strategies to decrease agitation in their household because you know uncontrolled parental stress is a risk factor shaken baby syndrome. All of the following are strategies EXCEPT:

A person with Parkinson’s disease who has intact cognition has particular difficulty with both starting and stopping movements. What is the BEST strategy for the OT to initially teach the individual and their caregivers?

What is the best practice for a funeral director when arriving at a home for a removal, and why?

What is the primary purpose of an Arrangement Conference?

Why is it essential to obtain permission to embalm from the next of kin before proceeding with the embalming process?