Medical Terminology & Anatomy/Physiology
What does "ROM" stand for in healthcare?
Range of Motion
What is the primary goal of occupational therapy?
To help people participate in the activities (occupations) they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
What is a stroke (CVA)?
A disruption of blood flow to the brain, resulting in brain damage.
What should you do if you observe another healthcare professional behaving unethically?
Report the behavior to the appropriate authorities (e.g., supervisor, ethics board).
What is the difference between "flexion" and "extension"?
Flexion is bending a joint, extension is straightening it.
Who is the Occupational Therapist (OT)?
The licensed professional responsible for the evaluation, intervention planning, and overall direction of occupational therapy services.
What is cerebral palsy?
A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
What is "client-centered care"?
Providing care that is focused on the individual client's needs, goals, and preferences.
What is "abduction"?
Moving a limb away from the midline of the body.
What is the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)?
To assist the OT in providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of the OT.
What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Damage to the brain caused by an external force.
What is the NBCOT?
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, the organization that administers the certification exam for OTs and OTAs.
What does "lateral" mean?
To the side
Give some examples of "Activities of Daily Living" (ADLs).
Bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, feeding, functional mobility.
What is arthritis?
Inflammation of the joints
What are the core values of occupational therapy?
Altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth, and prudence.
What is the anatomical position?
Standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
Give some examples of "Instrumental Activities of Daily Living" (IADLs).
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, managing finances, shopping, using transportation.
What is sensory integration?
The neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively in the environment.
What is the AOTA?
The American Occupational Therapy Association, the professional organization for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.