Question

A COTA working in a memory care unit is collaborating with an OTR to assess the dressing skills of a client who has severe cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease. Which context would be MOST conducive for obtaining information about the client's functional ability

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer would be -

- Bedside during the typical facility care schedule.

- In the bathroom immediately after morning self-care routines.

- At a time and in a setting most familiar to the client.

Explanation:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or COTA works with an OTR or occupational therapist in various places or centers like school, healthcare units, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and many more.

The COTA with OTR provides rehabilitation for clients who are suffering from a variety of medical problems like in this case severe cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease.

Most conducive for obtaining information about the client's functional ability are-

- Bedside during the typical facility care schedule.

- In the bathroom immediately after morning self-care routines.

- At a time and in a setting most familiar to the client.