An OTA working on a dementia unit wants to use a tool that c…

An OTA working on a dementia unit wants to use a tool that characterizes levels of dementia focusing on the client’s strengths, not just the losses. The OTA wants to emphasize supportive strategies to create positive experiences and fewer feelings of distress and failure for both the client and the caregivers. What tool would the OTA MOST LIKELY choose? 

An OTA is working with a client for the first time. A chart…

An OTA is working with a client for the first time. A chart review indicates that the individual had a stroke affecting the posterior portion of the left hemisphere of the brain, resulting in Wernicke’s aphasia. What communication deficit would the OTA MOST LIKELY expect to see with this client?

You are an OTA working in the memory care unit of a SNF.  A…

You are an OTA working in the memory care unit of a SNF.  A new client recently admitted and the unit nurse has asked you to provide staff training on appropriate levels of assist to provide to the client so that she can participate in her self care activities at her best ability to function.  Identify which of the Allen Battery of Assessments you might use to start your assessment process and explain why.

MATCH: Use THE LETTER ONLY of the description that best desc…

MATCH: Use THE LETTER ONLY of the description that best describes the listed disease/disorder. A.  Abnormal number of sex chromosomes B.  Caused by point mutation C.  Abnormal number of autosomes Turner Syndrome  Down Syndrome  Sickle Cell Anemia  Klinefelter Syndrome