After working for 10 years in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, an OTA has decided to switch to a pediatric outpatient clinic. Which of the following is the best strategy that the OTA could use to help ease this transition between settings?

Thomas, an OTA, has been practicing for two years and considers himself as a “lifelong learner”. He spends a a good amount of time reviewing current evidence in addition to attending continuing education courses. How is Thomas benefitting from this process?

Tim, a college-aged student, sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident and would like to resume attending classes at his college now that he has completed rehabilitation. What would be the best way an OTA can help this student begin reintegration into college life?

An OTA is beginning a study to determine the best evidence to support a treatment protocol in her adult clinic. The OTA has identified her clinical question for research. What would be the next step in this process?

After World War II, the field of occupational therapy shifted focus to placing wounded veterans in job-related occupations as a part of the Rehabilitation Movement. How was this different from the way that occupational therapy practitioners previously treated their clients?

Sarah is experiencing issues with motor skills decreasing her engagement in the purposeful activity of morning ADLs? How can an OTA help her?

During a treatment session, Alice expresses sadness and reveals that her elderly parent has just experienced a stroke. The OTA has not experienced caring for a loved one after a CVA and responds, “I might feel the same way if I were in your position.” By taking the time to talk with the client, what is the OTA demonstrating?

Pete was injured in a motor vehicle accident. To be classified as having a disability, which three of the following are definitions of a disability?

After sustaining a spinal cord injury, a client states that everything is a blur, and she cannot recall what she her favorite hobbies were. What might the client most likely be experiencing?

Laura is an OTA who works in a home health with adults. She treats a client who needs grab bars and safety rails installed in the bathroom and is aware these modification should be completed by the landlord. Laura discusses the situation with the occupational therapist, and together they should