How Much Do You Know About Occupational Therapy?

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    Occupational Therapists work in the following practice areas...

    • Return to work programs
    • Paediatrics
    • Mental health
    • All of the above
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To celebrate Occupational Therapy Week, here is a short quiz to test your knowledge about some things OTs do!

How Much Do You Know About Occupational Therapy? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Occupational Therapists evaluate and address areas of self-care, work/productivity and leisure.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant helps people participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

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  • 3. 

    What makes Occupational Therapy special?

    • It is a very rare profession that nobody really knows about

    • It is the exact same as physical therapy

    • It focuses on the client, working to help them achieve goals so they can live meaningful lives

    • It helps clients find the perfect job that fits them

    Correct Answer
    A. It focuses on the client, working to help them achieve goals so they can live meaningful lives
    Explanation
    Occupational therapy in general is a special profession (not bias :)). One of the most important quality of occupational therapy is its individualized focus on each client. Each client receives different treatment that relates to their own personal goals. Occupational therapy's goal is to help our clients obtain their goals, and regain independence in their daily lives.

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  • 4. 

    What do Occupational Therapists do?

    • Help clients find jobs that are right for them

    • Provide interventions to help clients do tasks they want and need to do to live meaningful lives

    • Provide counseling sessions to discuss occupations

    • Help strengthen and improve just the upper body/hands/fingers

    Correct Answer
    A. Provide interventions to help clients do tasks they want and need to do to live meaningful lives
    Explanation
    Occupational therapy is a health and wellness profession that is client-centered and evidence-based that focuses on maintaining and restoring function through therapeutic interventions that individuals want and need to do in the occupation of every day life

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  • 5. 

    Activity analysis is the breaking down of an activity into its smallest components for the purpose of assessment and grading activity.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Activity analysis is the process of breaking down an activity into its smallest components in order to assess and grade it. This involves analyzing each step and component of the activity to understand its requirements and challenges. By breaking down the activity, it becomes easier to evaluate its effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and determine the appropriate level of difficulty or grading for individuals. Therefore, the statement "Activity analysis is the breaking down of an activity into its smallest components for the purpose of assessment and grading activity" is true.

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  • 6. 

    Occupational therapists’ primary role it to help clients obtain jobs.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Occupational therapists do much more than that! They can help clients who have had an injury and are trying to get back to work.

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  • 7. 

    In Occupational Therapy the things you do each day are referred to as...

    • Daily routine

    • Daily living tasks

    • Occupational activities

    • Activities of daily living

    Correct Answer
    A. Activities of daily living
    Explanation
    Activities of Daily Living include everything you do during your day -from brushing your teeth to making the bed to driving to work.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following disorders would an Occupational Therapist working in the mental health setting most likely see?

    • Schizophrenia

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Myasthenia Gravis

    • Down Syndrome

    Correct Answer
    A. Schizophrenia
    Explanation
    Although an Occupational Therapist might help someone with any of these disorders, only schizophrenia would be in the mental health setting.

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  • 9. 

    Occupational therapists give people baths/showers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    An occupational therapist will work with a client on bathing or showering routines if it is a goal to complete this task without assistance. When the therapist works on this skill, the focus is on the client completing as much of the task him/herself as possible.

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  • 10. 

    What does the word "occupation" mean to an Occupational Therapist?

    • An individual's job

    • An individual's free time

    • Something that is purposeful and meaningful to an individual

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Something that is purposeful and meaningful to an individual
    Explanation
    The word "occupation" in the context of an Occupational Therapist refers to something that is purposeful and meaningful to an individual. Occupational Therapists help individuals engage in activities that are meaningful to them and promote their overall well-being. This can include activities related to work, leisure, self-care, and other daily tasks.

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