Chapter 21: Functional Task at School: Handwriting

Chapter 21: Functional Task at School: Handwriting

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Kayla, a 7-year-old first grader, is having trouble in school because her teacher says she does not try to write well. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) observed that Kayla had trouble with letter identification, especially when the letters were smaller than those on her desk. What type of visual perceptual skill does this describe?
2. Figure ground
3. Form constancy
4. Visual closure
5. Visual memory

ANS: B

2. The COTA, Marvin, is working with 3-year-old Harvey on his prewriting skills. Which skill would be the easiest for Harvey to accomplish?
3. Copy a square.
4. Imitate a straight line.
5. Spontaneously scribble.
6. Draw a face.

ANS: C

3. Which pencil grip is considered the most mature?
4. Crossed-thumb grasp
5. Dynamic tripod
6. Palmar grasp
7. Static tripod

ANS: B

4. The occupational therapy (OT) practitioner provided Trey with a variety of drawing activities that were fun and promoted hand skill. These activities were slightly challenging for Trey, based on his current level of functioning. What frame of reference was the practitioner using?
5. Biomechanical
6. Developmental
7. Educational
8. Sensory

ANS: B

5. The OT practitioner provided John with a variety of drawing activities that were fun and promoted hand skill, especially hand strengthening. These activities required that John manipulate a variety of materials (e.g., Play-Doh, clay, and sand sculptures). What frame of reference was the practitioner using?
6. Biomechanical
7. Developmental
8. Educational
9. Sensory

ANS: A