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Occupational Therapy's Role in Managing Functional Implications of Visual and Cognitive Impairments

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1.  Which of the following is TRUE regarding visual field dysfunction (VFD)? VFD can often go undetected The most common VFD is homonymous hemianopsia Functional implications include: "wall walker", portions of a page are missing, decreased ability to read and write All of the above

2.  What observations would you see with an individual with visual neglect? Quick performance of activity Slow, deliberate performance of activity Both A and B None of the above

3.  What are the components of an oculomotor assessment? Double vision and pursuits Depth perception and ROM Saccades and pursuits Binocular fusion and convergence

4.  What deficit(s) would you observe in someone with binocular dysfunction? None, the patient would be patched and not have double vision Difficulty looking from near objects to far objects Both A and B Loss of awareness of one side of their body

5.  What is the most common visual field deficit? Superior quandrantopsia Bilateral nasal hemianopsia Bilateral temporal hemianopsia Homonymous hemianopsia

6.  Which of the following is NOT used as treatment for an awareness impairment? Self evaluation or rating self before and after a task A memory book Feedback from therapists, families, other team members Awareness screening form

7.  A good activity to treat for divided attention deficit would be _____: Card game Ordering a gift online Comparing prices for a new TV Keeping track of repetitions while exercising

8.  External strategies for improving concentration and attention may include: Speaking out loud Highlighting Attending to details All of the above

9.  Internal memory strategies may include: Use of mnemonic Writing lists Asking for reminders All of the above

10.  An example of a level one/least direct cue would be: "Hmmm"; and provide an inquisitive look "You've made some mistakes, can you fix them?" "Let me show you how this is done." Provide hand over hand assistance and give verbal instructions at the same time