How Much Do You Know About Occupational Therapy?
To celebrate Occupational Therapy Week, here is a short quiz to test your knowledge about some things OTs do!
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What do Occupational Therapists do?
- A.
Help clients find jobs that are right for them
- B.
Provide interventions to help clients do tasks they want and need to do to live meaningful lives
- C.
Provide counseling sessions to discuss occupations
- D.
Help strengthen and improve just the upper body/hands/fingers
Correct Answer
B. Provide interventions to help clients do tasks they want and need to do to live meaningful livesExplanation
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 lifeRate this question:
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- 2.
In Occupational Therapy the things you do each day are referred to as...
- A.
Daily routine
- B.
Daily living tasks
- C.
Occupational activities
- D.
Activities of daily living
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D. Activities of daily livingExplanation
Activities of Daily Living include everything you do during your day -from brushing your teeth to making the bed to driving to work.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following disorders would an Occupational Therapist working in the mental health setting most likely see?
- A.
Schizophrenia
- B.
Multiple Sclerosis
- C.
Myasthenia Gravis
- D.
Down Syndrome
Correct Answer
A. SchizophreniaExplanation
Although an Occupational Therapist might help someone with any of these disorders, only schizophrenia would be in the mental health setting.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Occupational Therapists work in the following practice areas...
- A.
Return to work programs
- B.
Paediatrics
- C.
Mental health
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
Occupational therapists can also be found in hospitals (acute care, rehab, outpatient), nursing homes, schools, community settings, and many other places.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Occupational Therapists evaluate and address areas of self-care, work/productivity and leisure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Occupational therapists’ primary role it to help clients obtain jobs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. FalseExplanation
Occupational therapists do much more than that! They can help clients who have had an injury and are trying to get back to work.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Occupational therapists give people baths/showers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What does the word "occupation" mean to an Occupational Therapist?
- A.
An individual's job
- B.
An individual's free time
- C.
Something that is purposeful and meaningful to an individual
- D.
All of the above
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C. Something that is purposeful and meaningful to an individualExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What makes Occupational Therapy special?
- A.
It is a very rare profession that nobody really knows about
- B.
It is the exact same as physical therapy
- C.
It focuses on the client, working to help them achieve goals so they can live meaningful lives
- D.
It helps clients find the perfect job that fits them
Correct Answer
C. It focuses on the client, working to help them achieve goals so they can live meaningful livesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Activity analysis is the breaking down of an activity into its smallest components for the purpose of assessment and grading activity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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