Ot Month Quiz
Fun quiz promoting occupational therapy in schools.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the role of an Occupational Therapist in a school setting?
- A.
Help develop students’ fine motor skills, activities of daily living and attention
- B.
Minimize barriers to learning
- C.
Provide education for teachers and caregivers
- D.
Enable students’ participation in school
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in a school setting by helping develop students' fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and attention. They also work to minimize barriers to learning, provide education for teachers and caregivers, and enable students' participation in school. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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- 2.
What are some devices or tools that can be used to assist with pencil grasp?
- A.
Have the EA do it
- B.
Have the Teacher do it
- C.
Have the Occupational Therapist do it
- D.
Use a variety of pencil grips
Correct Answer
D. Use a variety of pencil gripsExplanation
Using a variety of pencil grips can help assist with pencil grasp. Different pencil grips provide different levels of support and can accommodate individual needs and preferences. By offering a variety of grips, individuals can experiment and find the one that feels most comfortable and promotes proper pencil grasp. This approach allows for flexibility and customization, ensuring that each person can find a grip that works best for them.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At what age is hand dominance often seen by?
- A.
10
- B.
7
- C.
2
- D.
9
Correct Answer
B. 7Explanation
Hand dominance is often seen at around the age of 7. This is the age when children typically start to develop a preference for using one hand over the other for activities such as writing, eating, and throwing. Before the age of 7, children may still be ambidextrous or show a preference for using both hands interchangeably. However, by the age of 7, most children have established their hand dominance.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are some strategies for increasing pencil control?
- A.
Dot-to-dot activities
- B.
Student traces over highlighted path
- C.
Tracing with fingers
- D.
Finger painting
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the strategies mentioned, including dot-to-dot activities, tracing over highlighted paths, tracing with fingers, and finger painting, can help increase pencil control. These activities require fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, which are essential for developing pencil control. Dot-to-dot activities and tracing over highlighted paths help in practicing precise movements, while tracing with fingers and finger painting engage the fingers and hand muscles, improving grip and control. Therefore, all of these strategies can be effective in enhancing pencil control skills.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the proper position for the hand when using scissors?
- A.
Thumb faces up
- B.
Use two hands
- C.
Thumb faces down
- D.
Children should not be using scissors
Correct Answer
A. Thumb faces upExplanation
The proper position for the hand when using scissors is with the thumb facing up. This position allows for better control and precision while cutting. It also helps to prevent any accidental injuries or strain on the hand and wrist. By positioning the thumb facing up, it allows for a more natural and comfortable grip on the scissors, making it easier to maneuver and cut with accuracy.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is proper writing posture at a desk?
- A.
Feet flat on floor, knees and hips at 90 degrees, desk top 1" above elbow.
- B.
Slouched forward
- C.
Sitting cross-legged on the chair
- D.
Head resting on arm
Correct Answer
A. Feet flat on floor, knees and hips at 90 degrees, desk top 1" above elbow.Explanation
The proper writing posture at a desk involves keeping the feet flat on the floor, with the knees and hips at a 90-degree angle. Additionally, the desk top should be positioned 1" above the elbow. This posture ensures proper alignment of the body and promotes good posture, reducing strain on the back, neck, and shoulders. Slouching forward, sitting cross-legged on the chair, or resting the head on the arm are incorrect postures that can lead to discomfort and potential health issues.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is proper paper positioning for writing?
- A.
Left-handed students – left corner higher Right-handed students – right corner higher
- B.
Left-handed students –right corner higher Right-handed students – left corner higher
- C.
Whatever the student wants
- D.
Upside down
Correct Answer
A. Left-handed students – left corner higher Right-handed students – right corner higherExplanation
Left-handed students have a natural tendency to write with their left hand, so positioning the paper with the left corner higher allows for a more comfortable writing angle. On the other hand, right-handed students have a natural tendency to write with their right hand, so positioning the paper with the right corner higher allows for a more comfortable writing angle for them. This positioning helps to reduce strain on the wrist and arm, allowing for better handwriting and less fatigue during writing tasks.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What teaching methods does Handwriting Without Tears offer?
- A.
Visual
- B.
Tactile
- C.
Auditory
- D.
Kinesthetic
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Handwriting Without Tears offers a variety of teaching methods including visual, tactile, auditory, and kinesthetic. This means that the program incorporates different approaches to cater to the diverse learning styles of students. Visual methods involve using visual aids and demonstrations, tactile methods involve hands-on activities and manipulatives, auditory methods involve using verbal instructions and explanations, and kinesthetic methods involve physical movements and activities. By offering all of these methods, Handwriting Without Tears ensures that students can learn and practice handwriting in a way that best suits their individual needs and preferences.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Weak hand and wrist muscles can cause difficulty with writing and other fine motor skills. What are some ways of strengthening the wirst and hand?
- A.
Manipulate resistive material such as dough
- B.
Squeeze foam balls
- C.
Use salad tongs to pick up objects
- D.
Write on the wall
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because all of the mentioned activities - manipulating resistive material such as dough, squeezing foam balls, using salad tongs to pick up objects, and writing on the wall - can help in strengthening the wrist and hand muscles. These activities require the use of fine motor skills and help in building strength and coordination in the hand and wrist muscles.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is an efficient pencil grasp?
- A.
Whatever the student does
- B.
Movement controlled by the arm
- C.
Movement controlled by only the fingers
- D.
Using the non-dominant hand
Correct Answer
C. Movement controlled by only the fingersExplanation
An efficient pencil grasp refers to the movement of the pencil being controlled primarily by the fingers. This means that the fingers have a strong grip on the pencil and are responsible for guiding its movement. This type of grasp allows for greater precision and control while writing or drawing. It is considered to be more efficient because it minimizes unnecessary movements and allows for smoother and more accurate pencil control.Rate this question:
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