Question 1

Which test would be most appropriate for a 5-year-old child with motor delays who has an extremely limited attention span?&#10;A) DTVP-2&#10;B) PDMS-2&#10;C) M-FUN&#10;D) BOT-2

Accepted Answer

The M-FUN (Miller Function & Participation Scales) is designed specifically for young children and takes into account their limited attention spans, making it the most appropriate choice for assessing a 5-year-old child with motor delays and a very limited attention span.

Question 2

Which of the following test combinations allow evaluation of a child's performance in home and school environments?&#10;A) SFA and BOT-2&#10;B) SPM and M-FUN&#10;C) PDMS-2 and PEDI&#10;D) BSID-III and GMFM

Accepted Answer

The SPM (Sensory Processing Measure) evaluates sensory processing in home and school environments, and the M-FUN (Miller Function & Participation Scales) assesses functional performance in school and home settings.

Question 3

Which assessment provides an overview of what and how the child carries out a variety of daily activities?&#10;A) Test of Playfulness&#10;B) Peabody Developmental Motor Test&#10;C) Denver Developmental Screening Test-II&#10;D) Short Child Occupational Performance Evaluation

Accepted Answer

The Short Child Occupational Performance Evaluation provides an overview of how a child carries out daily activities and assesses their performance in areas such as self-care, schoolwork, and leisure activities. The other assessments listed focus on specific areas such as motor skills (Peabody Developmental Motor Test) or playfulness (Test of Playfulness). The Denver Developmental Screening Test-II assesses a child's developmental milestones in various areas but does not necessarily provide a detailed overview of daily activities.

Question 4

Which assessment provides therapists with information on the child's approach or attitude to play?&#10;A) Knox Preschool Play Scale&#10;B) Test of Playfulness&#10;C) Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment&#10;D) Peabody Developmental Motor Test

Accepted Answer

The Test of Playfulness assesses the child's approach or attitude to play, specifically their intrinsic motivation, sense of joy, and spontaneity during play. The other assessments listed focus on different areas of development, such as gross motor skills (Peabody Developmental Motor Test) and overall play skills (Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment and Knox Preschool Play Scale).

Question 5

Why is it important to discuss a child's test performance with parents, teachers, or both?&#10;A) To determine whether the child had a positive testing experience&#10;B) To obtain others' opinions of the testing results&#10;C) To evaluate the representativeness of the child's performance&#10;D) To inform them that testing has been completed

Accepted Answer

Discussing a child's test performance with parents, teachers, or both is important to evaluate the representativeness of the child's performance. This allows for a deeper understanding of the child's strengths and weaknesses, and can lead to more targeted support and interventions in areas where the child may be struggling. Additionally, it can provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns or questions about the testing process or results. While options A, B, and D could be factors to consider, they are not the primary reason for discussing test performance with parents or teachers.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a standardized test?&#10;A) Uniform procedure for administration&#10;B) Fixed number of items&#10;C) Standard format for reporting results&#10;D) Specific scoring protocol

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Question 7

What is a possible reason for low inter-rater reliability on a standardized test?&#10;A) Poor compliance with testing procedures&#10;B) Large item set&#10;C) Variable test performance by the examinee&#10;D) Difficulty of test items

Accepted Answer

Low inter-rater reliability on a standardized test could be due to poor compliance with testing procedures. If raters are not properly trained or do not follow the established guidelines for scoring, it can result in significant differences in scores between raters. This can be especially problematic for subjective items, such as essay questions, where there may not be clear-cut correct answers.

Question 8

Which of the following standard scores is the least psychometrically sound?&#10;A) Z-score&#10;B) Percentile rank score&#10;C) T-score&#10;D) Age-equivalent score

Accepted Answer

Age-equivalent scores are the least psychometrically sound because they only indicate the average age at which a particular score is typically obtained. However, they do not provide any information about the variation in scores within each age group. Therefore, age-equivalent scores are less reliable and less valid than the other standard scores listed. It is recommended to use other standard scores like Z-score, percentile rank score, or T-score for better reliability and validity.

Question 9

Which assessment based on the Model of Human Occupation provides information on the child's interests and what he thinks of his performance?&#10;A) Child Occupational Self-Assessment&#10;B) Canadian Occupational Performance Measure&#10;C) Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency&#10;D) Test of Playfulness

Accepted Answer

The Child Occupational Self-Assessment (COSA) is based on the Model of Human Occupation and assesses a child's self-perception of their competencies and interests in daily activities. It provides information on a child's perception of their performance and satisfaction with activities, as well as their sense of control and involvement in occupation. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) assesses a person’s self-perceived performance and satisfaction with activities of daily living, but does not focus specifically on interests or the child's thoughts about their performance. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) is a standardized test of motor skills and does not assess interests or perceptions of performance. The Test of Playfulness (ToP) assesses a child's playfulness and engagement in play activities, but does not specifically assess interests in daily activities or perceptions of performance.

Question 10

Which of the following would compromise a standard testing protocol?&#10;A) Completing the testing in two sessions&#10;B) Giving a bathroom or snack break&#10;C) Allowing additional practice on items&#10;D) Praising the child's effort and attention

Accepted Answer

Allowing additional practice on items may compromise the standard testing protocol as it gives the child an unfair advantage and can impact the validity of the assessment results. Completing the testing in two sessions and giving a bathroom or snack break are both acceptable accommodations that do not compromise the standard testing protocol. Praising the child's effort and attention is also acceptable as long as it does not interfere with the testing process.

Question 11

Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?&#10;A) Mean&#10;B) Standard deviation&#10;C) Variance&#10;D) Reliability coefficient

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Question 12

Why is the confidence interval (SEM) a useful statistic?&#10;A) It indicates the error associated with any score.&#10;B) It provides age range scores.&#10;C) It is a measure of test-retest reliability.&#10;D) It indicates the developmental range of items administered.

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Question 13

How is are results on a standardized assessment best reported to parents and teachers?&#10;A) Simply present the scores and interpret them literally; do not add any comments about the child's behavior .&#10;B) Use medical abbreviations throughout documentation.&#10;C) Provide statistics and do not interpret data. Allow parents to make their own conclusions.&#10;D) Use simple professional language and explain findings and interpretations clearly.

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Question 14

How does a norm-referenced test differ from a criterion-referenced test?&#10;A) Number and type of test items&#10;B) Comparison of scores with an age-matched sample&#10;C) Requirement of examiner qualifications&#10;D) Length of time needed for administration

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Question 15

Which of the following is not an indicator of a test's validity? A) Concurrence of results with tests evaluating similar constructs B) Ability of the test to discriminate between typical and clinical populations C) Agreement of results over multiple test administrations D) Accuracy of the test in predicting performance in other tasks

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Deck 8: Use of Standardized Tests in Pediatric Practice