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1. 1A provision in South Carolina's general professional-licensing article conflicts with a provision in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Which provision controls the occupational therapist's case?

   1. A. The Occupational Therapy Practice Act provision
   2. B. The general professional-licensing provision
   3. C. The provision adopted earlier
   4. D. The provision carrying the larger monetary penalty

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The profession-specific provision controls. The statute states, "If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control."

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 36- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — S.C. Code § 40-36-5

2. 2A South Carolina occupational therapist's license has been inactive for four years. Which combination satisfies the regulation's practice-and-education reactivation measure?

   1. A. 250 hours of practice and 16 hours of in-person continuing education
   2. B. 350 hours of practice and 36 hours of in-person continuing education
   3. C. 500 hours of practice and 50 hours of continuing education
   4. D. Eight hours of continuing education for each inactive year only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Four years falls in the three-to-less-than-five-year tier. Regulation 94-07 requires "two hundred fifty (250) hours of clinical practice" and 16 hours of in-person Board-approved continuing education.

   Reference: Sc Regulations Chapter 94 — S.C. Code Regs. 94-07(1)

3. 3An occupational therapy assistant is providing direct client treatment. What does South Carolina's statutory definition of on-site supervision require?

   1. A. Be on the same premises
   2. B. Be accessible each working day
   3. C. Consult every seven treatments or thirty days
   4. D. Personally review the supervisee's results daily

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Physical presence on the premises is required during direct treatment. The Act defines the relevant condition as "the same premises while direct client treatment is being performed."

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 36- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — S.C. Code § 40-36-20(11)

4. 4After seven years on inactive status, which reactivation combination does Regulation 94-07 require for an occupational therapist?

   1. A. 250 practice hours and 16 in-person education hours
   2. B. 350 practice hours and 36 in-person education hours
   3. C. 500 practice hours and 50 education hours plus an examination
   4. D. 16 education hours with no practice requirement

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Seven years falls in the five-to-less-than-ten-year tier. The regulation requires "no less than three hundred fifty (350) hours of clinical practice" and 36 hours of in-person Board-approved continuing education.

   Reference: Sc Regulations Chapter 94 — S.C. Code Regs. 94-07(2)

5. 5Under South Carolina's statutory definitions, which supervision level involves specific daily tasks and daily personal review?

   1. A. Occupational therapy aide
   2. B. On-site
   3. C. Direct supervision
   4. D. Supervision

   Answer: C

   Explanation: This is direct supervision. The definition includes "personal, daily supervision, and specific delineation of tasks and responsibilities by an occupational therapist."

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 36- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — S.C. Code § 40-36-20(4)

6. 6A practitioner applies to reactivate an occupational therapist license after eleven inactive years. Which additional measure distinguishes this tier?

   1. A. A two-month fieldwork rotation
   2. B. A monthly supervision report
   3. C. A passing score on the certification examination
   4. D. A second professional degree

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The ten-years-or-more tier includes an examination. Regulation 94-07 requires "successfully passing an examination administered or approved by the Board" together with its practice and education measures.

   Reference: Sc Regulations Chapter 94 — S.C. Code Regs. 94-07(3)

7. 7Under South Carolina's Occupational Therapy Practice Act, which feature is part of supervision of occupational therapy services?

   1. A. Personal review and interpretation of results each day
   2. B. Presence on the same premises during direct treatment
   3. C. Personal involvement and evaluation of performance for each client
   4. D. On-the-job training of an occupational therapy aide

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Evaluation of the supervisee's client-specific performance is part of supervision. The Act defines supervision as "personal and direct involvement of an occupational therapist in a supervisee's professional experience" and includes evaluation of performance for each client.

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 36- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — S.C. Code § 40-36-20(15)

8. 8An occupational therapist is beginning services for a client. Which approach best follows the adopted Code of Ethics when selecting evaluation and intervention procedures?

   1. A. Provide an evaluation and intervention plan specific to the client's needs
   2. B. Maintain competence through education relevant to the practice area
   3. C. Conduct research under accepted participant-protection standards
   4. D. Refer to other providers when the client's needs indicate

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Client need must guide the professional choices. Principle 1 requires personnel to "provide appropriate evaluation and a plan of intervention for recipients of occupational therapy services specific to their needs."

   Reference: Sc Regulations Chapter 94 — S.C. Code Regs. 94-10, Principle 1(A)

9. 9A practitioner uses goal-oriented activities to help minimize a client's occupational dysfunction. How does South Carolina law classify this service?

   1. A. Functional evaluation and treatment
   2. B. Nontreatment aide support
   3. C. Supervised student fieldwork
   4. D. Compact administration

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The service fits the statutory practice definition. The Act says, "The treatment utilizes occupational, namely goal-oriented activities, to prevent or correct physical or emotional deficits or to minimize the disabling effect of these deficits in the life of the individual."

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 36- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — S.C. Code § 40-36-20(12)

10. 10During an ongoing plan of care, what must occupational therapy personnel do to determine whether therapeutic goals and the intervention plan remain appropriate?

    1. A. Refer to another provider when indicated
    2. B. Reevaluate and reassess in a timely manner
    3. C. Use current evidence-based techniques within scope
    4. D. Terminate services collaboratively when no longer beneficial

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Timely reassessment is the ethical requirement. Principle 1 directs personnel to "Reevaluate and reassess recipients of service in a timely manner" to determine whether goals are being achieved and plans should be revised.

    Reference: Sc Regulations Chapter 94 — S.C. Code Regs. 94-10, Principle 1(B)