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C1. An occupational therapist conducts a home evaluation for an individual who uses a wheelchair for functional mobility. The only entrance to the home has five steps, a total of 35 inches in height. Which ramp length should the therapist recommend the family have constructed to enable accessibility to the home? a 17.5 feet long. b 35 feet long. c 48 feet long. Correct Answer: b C2. An occupational therapist works with a survivor of a house fire. The client has burns on both hands that limit thumb mobility. The client identifies a personal goal of being able to pick up and hold cans to enable independent shopping and meal preparation activities. Which movement of the thumb should the goal statement include as the desired functional outcome? a Carpometacarpal (CMC) palmar abduction. b CMC extension. c Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) flexion. d Interphalangeal (IP) flexion. Correct Answer: a C3. A person diagnosed with a mild neurocognitive disorder is evaluated by an occupational therapist. The person demonstrates diminished memory skills, and the therapist determines that the individual is able to live at home with supportive structure. The therapist collaborates with the person to identify activities to include in a structured routine that enables their continued occupational performance. Which activity is best for the occupational therapist to recommend to this individual? a Cooking dinner. b Doing laundry. c Walking with a neighbor. d Watching television. Correct Answer: c C4. During an intervention session, a client complains of dry mouth due to prescribed medications. What is the most effective strategy for the occupational therapist to suggest to the client to manage this side effect? Suck on ice. Suck on hard candies. Drink iced tea. Sip water. Correct Answer: d C5. An adult diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) over ten years ago experiences an exacerbation of symptoms. The individual's principle complaint is decreased strength and endurance. The person can ambulate short distances with a cane in the home and uses a wheelchair outside of the home. The client asks for suggestions to enable independent performance of instrumental activities of daily living. Which is the best positioning recommendation for the occupational therapist to suggest the person use during meal preparation? Sitting in the wheelchair with a tray table. Sitting at the kitchen table. Leaning against the counter while standing. Leaning against a tall stool while standing. Correct Answer:

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