An OT Practitioner Is Beginning the Assessment Process for a Client

question 1

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is beginning the assessment process for a client who has a shoulder issue. After gaining the client's history, what would be the next step in this process?

• A) Observe the client's posture.
• B) Observe the client participating in functional tasks.
• C) Observe the client's ROM.
• D) Observe the client's pain during ADLs.

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Definitions:

Ampulla

A dilation or expansion in a duct or tube, notably the ampulla of Vater in the digestive system, where the bile and pancreatic ducts enter the small intestine.

Maculae

Small, specialized areas in the center of the retina that provide detailed central vision and are critical for tasks requiring focus, such as reading or driving.

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serving as an attachment point for neck muscles.

Tuning Fork

A tool made of two prongs that, when struck, produces a fixed pitch used in music and medical fields to test hearing or vibrations.