An OT Practitioner Is Working with a Client Experiencing Proximal

question 5

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is working with a client experiencing proximal upper extremity weakness as a result of polymyositis.The client wants to be able to feed himself while sitting up in his wheelchair.The therapist has set up a MAS ,but the client is having difficulty flexing his elbow enough to reach his hand to his mouth.Which adjustment can the therapist make to facilitate this motion?

• A) Lower the semireclining mount on the wheelchair upright.
• B) Move the rocker arm more distally on the forearm support.
• C) Roll the semireclining mount outwardly.
• D) Move the rocker arm more proximally on the forearm support.

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Definitions:

Gesture

A movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude.

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Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that involves the use of symbols, including language, to convey meaning, objects, and ideas.