OT Skills Exam 1

What is defined as an expected set of behaviors relative to a particular job or setting?

Professionalism

What is the name of the special council of AOTA that establishes educational standards for all occupational therapy programs?

ACOTE

What is a verbal or written response by peers or superiors that can be detrimental for professional growth?

Feedback

What type of communication occurs between different professions regarding a mutual patient's care?

Interprofessional communication

What term refers to 'respect for diversity factors of others' in practice?

Cultural competence

According to your chapter, what skills involve interacting with others and include flexibility, tact, cooperation, and empathy?

Interpersonal skills

What is defined as a combination of quality research, clinical knowledge, and client input guiding practice?

EBP - Evidence-based practice

What is the best way to verbally instruct a patient to perform bilateral shoulder flexion to full range?

"Perform bilateral shoulder flexion to 180 degrees."

Is nonverbal communication as important as verbal communication?

False

What is someone's appearance known as in the medical field as a form of nonverbal communication?

Presentation

What type of barrier is caused by noise in the therapy gym with multiple people?

Environmental barrier

What type of barrier is exemplified by a phrase like "Rotate your hips 45 degrees and slowly descend"?

Language barrier

What concept is it when an individual is referred to as "someone who had a CVA" instead of "a CVA"?

Person-first language

How long is it recommended to wash your hands to ensure they are clean?

20-30 seconds

What is the term for a place where a pathogen or microorganism lives and is part of the infection cycle?

Reservoir

What precaution is used for clients with Cdiff?

Contact precautions

If someone is highly contagious and you are exposed, if your immune system is in a susceptible state, what is likely to happen?

You are more likely to get sick.

Which of the following is NOT true about "good" body mechanics?

Rotation of the trunk is necessary when transferring someone larger.

What does 'BOS' stand for?

Base of support

What is the most optimal static standing position to maintain balance referred to as?

Wide BOS

During which type of lift do the lifter's feet straddle the object and hips fall below knee level?

Deep squat lift

What type of lift is performed for light objects using a single-leg stance for counterbalance?

Golfer's lift

What should you be mindful of during patient transfers?

All of these things.

What is regular stretching categorized as?

Injury prevention strategy.