peds- week 7 quiz

COTA observes a 6 year old child with CP and high muscle tone using a W-sitting position on the floor at all times. what does this observation suggest about the child

he is using a compensatory position to establish stability

what is considered the optimal sitting position for children with CP (spastic quadriplegia)

hips flexed foward

which of the following is the best example of an OT support for social participation for an adolescent?

use a picture schedule to structure a trip to the mall

what would you NOT include in your intervention plan for meeting the emotional needs of a 4 y.o. demonstrating avoidant behaviors

use a tangible object when the target behavior is demonstrated

motor learning describes the intrinsic processes children experience when participating in meaningful activities that lead to long-lasting changes in motor performance. what type of practice is most effective for transfer of learning?

variable

which is NOT a strategy used by OT practitioners to improve social skills in children?

variable practice in isolated social situations

which of the following is the best example of clinical reasoning to establish the defined goal

an individual with ADHD has limited attention and cognitive functions which makes sustained attention during conversations challenging: client will maintain topic of conversation at least 2 minutes with visual prompts as needed to facilitate social interactions within one month

which of the following is an example of metacognition - a parent uses a token as a reward for positive behaviors - child checks the placement of silverware while setting the table using a placemat model - a stoplight in the cafeteria warns students when their conversation is getting too loud - an adolescent prepared dinner with close supervision from parent

- child checks the placement of silverware while setting the table using the placemat model

as an adolescent practices driving, they spot a red octagon shape signed in distance. they recognize this sign shape as stop sign and begin to slow the vehicle in preparation for stopping. recognizing the shape of stop sign is an example of what perceptual skill?

form constancy

when encouraging a parent to place their infant in the prone position, what is the Ot professional hoping to promote?

hand strength and neck and trunk extension