38 Questions
What is the purpose of using RIPs in NDT?
To inhibit spasticity while training normal movement patterns
Which therapist typically utilizes RIPs in NDT?
Occupational therapists
In PNF techniques, what do the D1 and D2 patterns refer to?
Diagonal and spiraling patterns of movement
What is the main purpose of using diagonal patterns in PNF techniques?
To guide thinking about the sequence of normal development
When using diagonal patterns, what should always be done in relation to the body?
Crossing the midline of the body
According to the passage, which of the following is a key component of the biomechanical frame of reference?
Applying the principles of physics to human movement and posture
What is the purpose of the function/dysfunction continuum in the context of this passage?
To represent what therapists expect a child to be able to do and what represents disability
According to the passage, which of the following is a key principle of dynamic systems theory?
Components work as a system and cannot be separated
What is the role of postulates in the context of the information provided?
Postulates are statements that describe the relationship between 2 or more concepts
Which of the following is considered a key component of the theoretical base described in the passage?
Assumptions
Which of the following concepts is directly related to the effectiveness of a force in causing rotary movement?
Torque
Which of the following principles is primarily concerned with worker safety and productivity?
Ergonomics
Which of the following concepts is related to the ability to sustain muscular activity over time?
Endurance
Which of the following therapeutic approaches is primarily focused on the restoration of skilled voluntary movement in individuals with neurological conditions?
Neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT)
Which of the following principles is primarily concerned with maximizing client strengths and independence when the client is unable to return to their pre-disability state?
Rehabilitative Principles
Which of the following is the main goal of the occupational therapist's use of inhibition techniques?
To decrease excessive tone and prevent unwanted movements
What is the purpose of the occupational therapist's use of 'placement' techniques?
To inhibit abnormal movements and influence the status of tone
What is the purpose of using 'reflex-inhibiting patterns or postures (RIPs)'?
To reduce tone by inhibiting specific primitive reflexes
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the occupational therapist's use of 'facilitation' techniques?
Preventing unwanted movements
According to the passage, which of the following is a biomechanical principle underlying the occupational therapist's use of 'inhibition techniques'?
Positioning to decrease excessive tone and prevent unwanted movements
At the midrange of this level, clients are able to imitate movements, but their imitations are:
Approximate, not exact replications of the demonstrated movement
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of clients at the beginning of this level?
Can attend to an activity for several minutes at a time
Which of the following OT activities is LEAST likely to be possible for clients as they move toward level 3?
Complex craft projects involving fine motor manipulation
At level 3, clients' new learning is:
Not in place, and they need frequent cues when performing unfamiliar tasks
Which of the following is the MOST important type of cue for clients at level 3 when performing self-care tasks stored in procedural memory?
Tactile cues
According to the dynamic systems theory, which level of function describes clients who can only attend to internal cues and require sensory stimuli?
Level 1
Which level of function describes clients who can overcome gravity and respond best to proprioceptive cues?
Level 2
According to the dynamic systems theory, which level of function describes clients who can only complete one step of an activity at a time and require materials to be within arm's reach?
Level 3
Which principle or theory suggests that clients at different levels of function require different types of cues and interventions?
Dynamic systems theory
Which of the following principles or theories suggests that clients' functional performance can change over time and with appropriate interventions?
Function/dysfunction continuum
What is a recommended safety precaution for clients before starting a task?
Encouraging clients to take the activity slowly
Which level of the Allen Diagnostic Module involves an awareness of the task environment and the ability to utilize covert trial and error?
Level 6
What is the purpose of including complex materials like irons in the Allen Diagnostic Module?
To assess clients' understanding of safety precautions
In group tasks, what type of assistance should be provided to clients?
Stand-by assistance
What type of tasks can be used therapeutically to learn and evaluate safety measures?
Group projects involving cooking, grilling, and swimming
At what level in the Allen Diagnostic Module can individuals be expected to understand recommendations from an occupational therapist?
Level 6
What is suggested regarding the use of hot irons, power tools, ovens, or hot plates when working with clients?
To carefully supervise their use
What does a client's impulsive behavior pose a risk to during a task?
Disruption in safety precautions and task process.
Test your knowledge on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques used in occupational therapy. Learn about the patterns and applications developed by Herman Kabat, MD, PhD, which involve diagonal and spiraling movements to train normal movement sequences.
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