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Aquatic Therapy For Occupational Therapy Practitioners

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1.  Which principle of water assists in increased ease in changing positions/planes in order to provide vestibular input?
  1. Buoyancy
  2. Drag
  3. Refraction
  4. Pressure
2.  Which of the following is an example using the Biomechanical FOR in the aquatic environment?
  1. Jumping into the pool and crashing to provide sensory input
  2. Providing therapy in a small group to increase socialization
  3. Using the aquatic environment as a motivator to increase participation in therapy sessions
  4. Using a therapy pool with a higher water temperature to increase PROM and AROM
3.  What is an appropriate activity to have children work on pronation and supination in the pool?
  1. Placing a foam puzzle piece into a puzzle
  2. Swimming 2 laps
  3. Scooping a rubber duck from the water using a small net
  4. Picking up a penny from the bottom of the pool
4.  Which of the following is NOT a necessary safety precaution when working in an aquatic environment?
  1. Having a certified lifeguard on deck
  2. Providing a map of the pool and locker room area to parents/caregivers
  3. Using routine when entering and exiting the pool
  4. Making sure that children have appropriate personal flotation devices for their size and ability in the water
5.  Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for participating in aquatic therapy?
  1. Rash
  2. Feeding tube
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Trach