Common physical and cognitive conditions an occupational therapy assistant treats, with the functional impact of each, tested on the NBCOT.
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- Which side of the body is affected by a stroke (CVA) damaging the left hemisphere?
- The right side of the body (right hemiparesis).
- Which side of the body is affected by a stroke (CVA) damaging the right hemisphere?
- The left side of the body (left hemiparesis).
- What is unilateral neglect after a right hemisphere stroke?
- Failure to attend to or respond to stimuli on the left side of space, even with intact vision.
- What is aphasia?
- Difficulty producing or understanding language, often from left hemisphere stroke damage.
- What is apraxia?
- Difficulty performing purposeful motor tasks despite intact motor ability and understanding.
- What is the hallmark cognitive impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
- Impaired attention, memory, and executive function such as planning and judgment.
- What functional skill is most affected by Parkinson's disease tremor and rigidity?
- Fine motor tasks like handwriting and buttoning clothing.
- What gait pattern is characteristic of Parkinson's disease?
- A shuffling, festinating gait with reduced arm swing.
- What is bradykinesia?
- Slowness of voluntary movement, a core feature of Parkinson's disease.
- What functional impact does multiple sclerosis (MS) related fatigue commonly cause?
- Reduced endurance for daily activities, often worsened by heat.
- What is a common early functional sign of Alzheimer's disease?
- Short-term memory loss affecting instrumental activities of daily living, such as managing finances or medications.
- What joint deformity is commonly seen in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) hands?
- Ulnar drift of the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints.
- How does rheumatoid arthritis typically affect joints, in terms of symmetry?
- It affects joints symmetrically, on both sides of the body.
- How does osteoarthritis typically affect joints, in terms of symmetry?
- It often affects joints asymmetrically, usually weight-bearing joints.
- What hip movement precautions are typically given after a posterior approach total hip replacement?
- Avoid hip flexion past 90 degrees, adduction past midline, and internal rotation.