How Much Do You Know About Occupational Therapy?

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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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3.

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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4.

Occupational Therapists work in the following practice areas...

Return to work programs
Paediatrics
Mental health
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Occupational therapists can also be found in hospitals (acute care, rehab, outpatient), nursing homes, schools, community settings, and many other places.

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5.

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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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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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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8.

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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9.

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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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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How Much Do You Know About Occupational Therapy?

What do Occupational Therapists do?

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

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

Occupational Therapists work in the following practice areas...

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

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

Occupational therapists give people baths/showers.

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

What makes Occupational Therapy special?

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