Free Nevada Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Which credential status makes a person an occupational therapist under Nevada's statutory definition?

   1. A. Holding a current Nevada occupational therapist license
   2. B. Holding only national occupational therapy certification
   3. C. Working as a licensed occupational therapy assistant
   4. D. Serving as an unlicensed occupational therapy aide

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 640A.040 states, "Occupational therapist means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice occupational therapy." A Nevada license under the chapter is the controlling status.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 640A - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS — NRS 640A.040

2. 2A Nevada occupational therapist legally changed her name but has not updated her license. Under which name may she practice?

   1. A. Only the name under which she is currently licensed
   2. B. Either the licensed name or the new legal name
   3. C. Any professional name disclosed to patients
   4. D. The new name once her employer updates payroll

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NAC 640A.195 provides, "A person may only practice occupational therapy under the name under which he or she is licensed by the Board."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 640A - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS — § 640A.195

3. 3Under Nevada Approved Regulation R094-25, within what period must a licensee report another licensing body's action against a professional credential?

   1. A. No later than 30 days
   2. B. No later than 10 days
   3. C. No later than 60 days
   4. D. No later than 90 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: R094-25 section 1 says, "A licensee shall notify the Board in writing not later than 30 days after" an action is taken against a covered professional credential. The deadline is 30 days.

   Reference: Author: — R094-25 § 1(1)

4. 4How does Nevada's current competence rule define a licensee's obligation?

   1. A. Maintain competence in occupational therapy and in the licensee's personal scope of practice
   2. B. Maintain competence only in services billed during the current renewal cycle
   3. C. Rely on employer competency policies in place of personal competence
   4. D. Maintain competence only in the entry-level national examination domains

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Approved Regulation R113-23, section 2, states: "A licensee shall maintain competence in the practice of occupational therapy and his or her personal scope of practice."

   Reference: Author: — R113-23 § 2, page 4

5. 5A patient arrives for OT treatment with an apparently nonaccidental knife wound. What must the Nevada OT do?

   1. A. Promptly report specified injury information to an appropriate law-enforcement agency
   2. B. Submit a written report to the State Fire Marshal within seven working days
   3. C. Report only if the wound covers at least five percent of the body
   4. D. Send the report only to the State Disaster Identification Coordination Committee

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 629.041 requires every provider treating an apparently nonaccidental firearm or knife injury to "promptly report" the person's identifying, location, and injury information to appropriate law enforcement.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 629 - HEALING ARTS GENERALLY — § 629.041

6. 6What is the organizing purpose of occupational therapy in Nevada's statutory definition?

   1. A. Facilitating a client's participation in activities of daily living
   2. B. Promoting health and wellness without reference to daily activity
   3. C. Developing employment skills as the exclusive goal
   4. D. Integrating sensory functions as the exclusive goal

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 640A.050 defines occupational therapy as evaluations, teachings, and interventions "to facilitate the activities of daily living of a client." The other choices are narrower included services, not the defining purpose.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 640A - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS — NRS 640A.050

7. 7Which initials may a Nevada-licensed occupational therapist use even when not presently nationally certified?

   1. A. OT/L
   2. B. OTR
   3. C. OTR/L
   4. D. OTA/L

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NAC 640A.200(1) permits a licensed occupational therapist to use initials including "OT/L." OTR and OTR/L are tied to present certification, and OTA/L identifies an assistant.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 640A - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS — § 640A.200(1)-(4)

8. 8Which new criminal charge is excluded from the 30-day reporting duty in Nevada Approved Regulation R094-25?

   1. A. A misdemeanor traffic offense not involving alcohol or a controlled substance
   2. B. A felony charge
   3. C. A charge involving a controlled substance
   4. D. A misdemeanor involving alcohol

   Answer: A

   Explanation: R094-25 section 1(2) covers "A criminal charge ... excluding misdemeanor traffic violations which do not involve alcohol or controlled substances." Option A is the stated exclusion.

   Reference: Author: — R094-25 § 1(2)

9. 9Which Nevada examination must an applicant pass to obtain a standard occupational therapist license?

   1. A. Nevada Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence Examination
   2. B. Nevada Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Assessment
   3. C. Nevada Health Records Compliance Examination
   4. D. Nevada Clinical Skills Examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Approved Regulation R113-23 amended NAC 640A.041 to require a person to have "achieved a passing score on the Nevada Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence Examination."

   Reference: Author: — § 640A.041, R113-23 section 5, page 6

10. 10Which burn severity triggers Nevada's prompt reporting rule for second- or third-degree burns caused by open flame, explosion, or flash fire?

    1. A. 5 percent or more of the body
    2. B. 2 percent or more of the body
    3. C. 10 percent or more of the body
    4. D. 15 percent or more of the body

    Answer: A

    Explanation: NRS 629.045(1)(a) covers "Second or third degree burns to 5 percent or more of the body."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 629 - HEALING ARTS GENERALLY — § 629.045(1)(a)