NBCOT Practice Exam 2 Questions with Answers, Exams of Nursing

Download NBCOT Practice Exam 2 Questions with Answers and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NBCOT Practice Exam 2 Questions with answers An occupational therapist is assessing a rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. Which of the following terms is another phrase for this condition? A. Mallet Finger B. Gamekeeper's thumb C. Heberden's nodes D. Early signs of CTS ✔B. Gamekeeper's thumb An occupational therapist is caring for patient who has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and COPD. Which of the following tasks should the occupational therapist delegate to an aide? A. Transferring the patient during the third visit B. Evaluating the patient C. Taking the patient's vital sign while setting up an exercise program D. Educating the patient on monitoring fatigue ✔A. Transferring the patient during the third visit A patient that has TB can be taken off restrictions after which of the following parameters have been met? A. Negative culture results B. After 30 days of isolation C. Normal body temperature for 48 hours D. Non-productive cough for 72 hours ✔A. Negative culture results An occupational therapist wants to test a patient's ability to sweat. Which of the following assessment tools or techniques would be used? A. Heated whirlpool B. Ninhydrin test C. Tuning fork D. Counter hydration test ✔B. Ninhydrin test Medical records indicate a patient has developed a condition of respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following clinical signs would not apply to a condition of respiratory alkalosis? A. Muscle tetany B. Syncope C. Numbness D. Anxiety ✔D. Anxiety An occupational therapist has been assigned a patient who has recently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre' Syndrome. Which of the following statements is the most applicable when discussing the impairments with Guillainn-Barre' Syndrome with the patient? A. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome gets better after 5 years in almost all cases B. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes limited sensation in the abdominal region C. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes muscle weakness in the legs D. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome does not affect breathing in severe cases ✔C. Guillain-Barre' Syndrome causes muscle weakness in the legs A patient is currently having a petit mal seizure in the clinic on the floor. Which of the following criteria has the highest priority in this situation? A. Provide a safe environment free of obstruction in the immediate area B. Call a code C. Contact the patient's physician D. Prevent excessive movement of the extremities ✔A. Provide a safe environment free of obstruction in the immediate area A patient has just been prescribed Minipress to control hypertension. The occupational therapist should instruct the patient to be observant of the following: A. Dizziness and light headed sensations B. Weight gain C. Sensory changes in the lower extremities D. Fatigue ✔A. Dizziness and light headed sensations Which of the following recommendation would be the most helpful for someone who has right hemiplegia and is going to a driving program offered by occupational therapy? A. Variable digital and voice controls B. Alternate brake position C. Hand controls with stick on the L D. Use of spinner knob to aid the steering ✔D. Use of a spinner knob to aid with steering