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1. First Published by Jean Ayres, what is widely used on children and adults who have sensory processing difficulties?

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Sensory Integration is a therapeutic approach developed by Jean Ayres to help individuals with sensory processing difficulties. While Behavioral Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy can also be helpful for individuals with sensory issues, Sensory Integration is specifically focused on addressing sensory processing challenges.

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2. In what year was the profession of occupational therapy founded?

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Occupational therapy was officially founded in 1917 with the establishment of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (NSPOT), which is now known as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

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3. What term is used to describe activities that are oriented toward taking care of one's own body and are fundamental to living in a social world as they enable basic survival and well-being?

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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are essential activities that individuals perform daily to take care of themselves and maintain basic functioning. Unlike hobbies, exercises, or chores, ADLs specifically focus on self-care tasks necessary for survival and well-being.

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4. What term refers to various kinds of life activities in which people, populations, or organizations engage, including ADL, IADL, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation?

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The term 'Areas of occupation' specifically refers to the various activities individuals engage in. 'Lifestyle choices,' 'Diverse interests,' and 'Engagement areas' do not encompass the comprehensive range of activities highlighted in the question.

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5. What are the tasks involved in bathing including obtaining and using supplies; soaping, rinsing, and drying body parts; maintaining bathing position; and transferring to and from bathing position?

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Bathing and showering is a specific activity of daily living (ADL) and area of occupation that involves tasks such as obtaining supplies, soaping, rinsing, drying body parts, and maintaining bathing position.

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6. What category does the following activity fall under: Selecting clothing and accessories appropriate to time of day, weather, and occasion; obtaining clothing from storage area; dressing and undressing in a sequential fashion; fastening and adjusting clothing and shoes; and applying and removing personal devices, prosthesis, or orthoses?

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The correct answer falls under the category of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), specifically in the area of Dressing. This activity involves personal care and dressing tasks that are essential for independent living.

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7. What is the term for the ability to keep and manipulate food or fluid in the mouth and swallow it?

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The correct term for the ability described in the question is eating, which refers to the process of keeping and manipulating food or fluid in the mouth and swallowing it.

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8. What is the term for the process of setting up, arranging, and bringing food from the plate or cup to the mouth; sometimes called self-feeding?

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The correct term for the described process is ADL/ Area of Occupation/ FEEDING, which encompasses the entire process of self-feeding, including setting up, arranging, and bringing food to the mouth. Swallowing, chewing, and digestion are subsequent steps in the digestive process that occur after the food has been brought to the mouth.

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9. What term refers to moving from one position or place to another, such as in-bed mobility, wheelchair mobility, and transfers (Bed, car, wheelchair,tub, toilet, floor, tub/shower)?

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The correct term for this type of movement is ADL/ Area of Occupation/ Functional Mobility, as it encompasses various types of movements in different environments to maintain independence and function.

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10. Which category of occupation does the following question fall under: Using, cleaning and maintaining personal care items, such as hearing aids, contact lenses, glasses, orthotics, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, and contraceptive and sexual devices?

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The question pertains to the area of occupation which focuses on activities that are part of daily life, including self-care, community life, and personal device care.

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11. What area of occupation involves obtaining and using supplies; removing body hair (e.g. use of razors, tweezers, lotions); applying and removing cosmetics; washing, drying; combing, styling, brushing, and trimming hair; caring for nails (hand and feet); caring for skin, ears, eyes, and nose; applying deodorant; cleaning mouth; brushing and flossing teeth; or removing, cleaning, and reinserting dental orthotics and prosthetics?

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The correct answer falls under the category of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) which involves personal hygiene and grooming tasks.

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12. Which of the following terms refers to engaging in activities that result in sexual satisfaction?

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The correct term for engaging in activities that result in sexual satisfaction is ADL/ Area of Occupation/ Sexual Activity.

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13. Which area of occupation involves obtaining and using supplies; clothing management; maintaining toileting position; transferring to and from toileting position; cleaning body; and caring for menstrual and continence needs (catheters, colostomies, and suppository management)?

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The correct answer involves activities related to personal hygiene and toileting, which are essential for daily living and self-care. It falls under the domain of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Area of Occupation specifically focusing on Toilet and Hygiene.

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14. What term refers to activities to support daily life within the home and community that often require more complex interactions than self-care using in ADL?

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Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) refer to tasks that are oriented toward interacting with the environment and often require more complex mental and social skills than self-care tasks. Basic ADL refers to self-care tasks. Core ADL is not a recognized term. Primary ADL is also not a recognized term in this context.

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15. What is the term for arranging, supervising, or providing care for others?

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The correct term for arranging, supervising, or providing care for others is IADL/ AOO/ Care of others. The other options are related to different aspects of occupational therapy assessment and intervention.

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16. What term is used to describe arranging, supervising, or providing the care for pets and service animals?

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Arranging, supervising, or providing the care for pets and service animals falls under the category of IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) and the specific task is titled Care of Pets.

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17. What term is used to describe providing the care and supervision to support the developmental needs of a child?

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Child Rearing is the correct term for providing the care and supervision necessary for a child's development. Terms like Pediatric Care, Childcare, and Early Childhood Education are related but not specific to the act of directly supporting a child's developmental needs.

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18. What term describes sending, receiving, and interpreting information using a variety of systems and equipment, including writing tools, telephones, typewriters, computers, communication boards, etc.?

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The correct answer refers to Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) and Activities of Opportunity (AOO), which involve communication management using various tools and systems.

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19. What category does moving around in the community and using public or private transportation fall under?

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IADL/ AOO/ Community Mobility involves the ability to navigate different modes of transportation in the community, such as driving, walking, or using public transportation systems.

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20. What term refers to using fiscal resources, including alternate methods of financial transactions and planning and using finances with long-term and short-term goals?

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The correct answer refers to the management of finances in a comprehensive manner, including planning for both short-term and long-term financial goals.

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21. Developing, managing, and maintaining routines for health and wellness promotion, such as physical fitness, nutrition, decreasing health risk behaviors, and medication routines.

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The correct answer focuses on the overall management and maintenance of health and wellness routines, encompassing various aspects such as physical fitness, nutrition, and medication. Physical Therapy, Psychological Counseling, and Financial Planning are all related to health and well-being but do not specifically address the comprehensive management of routines as mentioned in the correct answer.

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22. What is the term used to describe obtaining and maintaining personal and household possessions and environment, including maintaining and repairing personal possessions and knowing how to seek help or whom to contact?

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The correct term for the mentioned activities is IADL/ AOO/ Home establishment and management, which encompasses a broader spectrum of tasks related to managing one's personal and household possessions and environment.

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23. What activity involves planning, preparing, and serving well-balanced, nutritional meals and cleaning up food and utensils after meals?

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The correct answer refers to instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) involving meal preparation and cleanup. Cognitive therapy relates to mental health interventions, physical therapy focuses on physical rehabilitation, and art and craft activities are recreational.

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24. What is religion defined as according to the description 'an organized system of beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols designed to facilitate closeness to the sacred or transcendent'?

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Religion encompasses more than just spiritual enlightenment, cultural tradition, or philosophical exploration. It is a comprehensive system that includes beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols aimed at connecting with the sacred or transcendent.

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25. What are the tasks involving knowing and performing preventive procedures to maintain a safe environment, recognizing sudden unexpected hazardous situations, and initiating emergency action to reduce the threat to health and safety?

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The correct answer refers to Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Activities of Organization and Order (AOO), Safety, and emergency maintenance which are tasks related to maintaining a safe environment and responding to emergencies.

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26. What is the term that encompasses preparing shopping lists, selecting, purchasing, and transporting items, selecting method of payment, and completing money transactions?

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The correct term that encompasses all these activities is instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), activities of other (AOO), and shopping.

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27. Which area includes activities related to obtaining restorative rest and sleep that support health active engagement in other areas of occupation?

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IADL/AOO/rest and sleep pertain to activities related to obtaining restorative rest and sleep that support health active engagement in other areas of occupation, while the other options listed do not specifically address rest and sleep-related activities. ADL/MOB/leisure focuses on other areas of occupation, Health promotion/prevention including health habits/routines emphasizes health promotion activities, and Patient education/home programs/work programs are related to patient education and programs.

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28. What term describes quiet an effortless actions that interrupt physical and mental activity resulting in a relaxed state, including identifying the need to relax, reducing involvement in taxing physical, mental, or social activities, and engaging in relaxation or other endeavors that restore energy, calm, and renewed interest in engagement?

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The correct term for the described action is IADL/ AOO/ Rest (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living/ Activities of Opportunity/ Rest), where individuals engage in quiet and effortless actions to relax and restore energy.

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29. What is the term for a series of activities resulting in going to sleep, staying asleep, and ensuring health and safety through participation in sleep involving engagement with the physical and social environments?

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The correct term for the described series of activities is IADL/AOO/SLEEP, which encompasses various activities related to sleep hygiene and maintaining health and safety during sleep.

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