An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Is Experiencing

question 6

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client who is experiencing muscle weakness due to arthritis. Which of the following would best explain the muscle weakness?

• A) The weakness is a result of a neurological condition.
• B) The weakness is a result of disuse.
• C) The weakness is a result of a muscle disease.
• D) The weakness is due to the advanced age of the client.

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Definitions:

Perfectionistic Standards

High or unrealistic standards that one attempts to meet, often leading to stress or feelings of inadequacy.

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted, often distressing ideas, images, or impulses that spontaneously enter one's mind.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin, resulting in food restriction.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging, through methods like vomiting or misuse of laxatives, to prevent weight gain.