A young woman has been stabbed in the lower right abdominal quadrant.   — Which of the following organs is MOST at risk from this wound?

An occupational therapist just assigned an entry-level OTA a client who just suffered a spinal cord injury and presents with complex needs. The OTA does not feel comfortable with the client’s complex needs and his own competence for treating this client. The occupational therapist instructs the OTA to treat the client anyway because she does not have any room on her own caseload. Which ethical principle is most likely being breached?

Beth overheard a conversation at the nurses’ station that made her think the nurses were not taking proper care of Mrs. G, a client on her caseload. She knew that Mrs. G had no family who ever visited and could be very hard to work with due to an unpleasant demeanor. Which three of the following are the strategies or steps to help Beth analyze the issues and resolve personal and organizational ethical considerations in this case?

After World War II, the field of occupational therapy shifted focus to placing wounded veterans in job-related occupations as a part of the Rehabilitation Movement. How was this different from the way that occupational therapy practitioners previously treated their clients?

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) would apply to which of the following situations?

Tom, an OTA student, is doing a Level II fieldwork (FW) placement in a pediatric setting. While completing his midterm evaluation, the supervising FW educator gives Tom feedback that he does not agree with. How should Tom respond to his FW educator?

An OTA is working on a committee to help ensure that public transportation settings continue to offer accessibility for individuals with disabilities. What law is the OTA considering when making these recommendations?

After providing patient education on a hip kit with an elderly client who recently had a total hip replacement, the spouse arrives to her room. As you are picking up the equipment you overhear a conversation between the client and her spouse about concerns of her lack of independence. The husband tells her not to worry and that he will do all of the her ADLs and that she will not need any of these gadgets (presented on sheet) that you educated and provided her on earlier in your session. What would be your best response as the OTA?

An OTA is working with Joe who previously sustained a spinal cord injury and is now utilizing a wheelchair. Joe’s job is being modified because he will be unable to resume full job performance as a police officer. Under the International Classification of Functioning and Disability, how would this scenario be specifically categorized?

Name the cellular organelle responsible for carrying out cellular respiration?