NBCOT Exam Study Guide

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NBCOT EXAM QUESTION: Deformity

While assessing a client, the OT notices the following:
PIP joint is hyperextended & DIP is flexed
What best describes the condition?

a. Swan Neck Deformity

b. Subluxation Deformity

c. Boutonnere Deformity

d. Mallet Deformity

Correct Answer: A

NBCOT EXAM Question: Service Management

An OT is establishing a department in country long-term care hospice. When developing the policy and procedures for the documentation in the hospice, which document would me MOST useful?


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Uniform Terminology for Occupational Therapy
This document defines OT in relationship to performance areas and components. It also provides "common language" for Occupational therapists to describe individuals and their abilities.

NBCOT EXAM QUESTIONS

More questions are coming and I will be working on a PDF file that will have a bunch of questions plus some info on the test. Please be patient! If you are taking the NBCOT Test soon, GOOD LUCK!

Occupation Therapist Jobs

Once you pass the NBCOT you will be looking for that right job. Here is a free OT job listing for you to check out:

http://ot-jobs.blogspot.com

NBCOT Question: MET Levels

A client with a history of cardiac disease had a MI 6 weeks ago. He can currently work 2 miles a day with no ill effect. He mentioned to his OT his fear of sexual activity and fears death or injury to the heart during sexual activity. Can you reassure your client that his stamina is adequate in terms of MET levels for sexual expression?

No, refer to primary physician
No, a brisk walk or climbing is not adequate enough in terms of MET levels for sexual activity
Yes, sexual activity is relaxing
Yes, a brisk walk or climbing is equivalent to MET levels of sexual activity.

NBCOT Question : Wrist nerves

OT can assess peripheral nerve function with screening tests. Radial nerve test would be:

wrist extension
gross grasp with dynomometer
pincer wit index & thumb
thumb opposition

















wrist extension

NBCOT Question: Left handed Infant

A 4 month old infant shows strong prefence for his right hand when reaching at the midline. What should the OT conclude given the development of dominance in normal children?

Hand dominance is not developed until 1 year
Unilateraly precedes bilaterality in typical development
Hand dominance is developing appropriately
Further observation is needed due to possible right hand dysfunction













Further observation is needed

NBCOT EXAM QUESTION: Spinal Injury

Which individual benefit from a wrist driven flexor hinge splint during a prehension task?

c2 injury
c4 injury
c6 injury
t1 injury














c6 injury

NBCOT EXAM QUESTION: Laughing & Crying

A client exhibits alternatively laughing & crying through treatment. What is this?

Emtional lability
Mania
Paranoia
Schizophrenia















Emotional Lability