An OTA Is Working with a Client in the Long-Term

question 7

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client in the long-term acute care setting. The client has been cleared for out-of-bed activities, and since this is a priority the OTA is working with the client on the goal of sitting unsupported at the edge of the bed for 5 min while performing ADLs. The OTA realizes that the client is having a difficult time meeting this goal due to his changing medical status. How can the OTA best grade this treatment down?

• A) Sit unsupported at edge of bed with no other demands for 5 min.
• B) Perform passive range of motion exercises while lying in supine for 5 min.
• C) Perform ADLs with supported sitting at edge of bed for 5 min.
• D) Perform ADLs sitting unsupported for 4 min.