Question 1

Camilla was recently admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit because of depression. She recently graduated from college with honors with a degree in accounting but has been unable to find a job. Because of financial constraints she needed to move home with her parents in the suburbs. There are opportunities but not close to her home and she has no way to get to a job because of her lack of transportation. As an occupational therapy practitioner, you are using a holistic approach to evaluate Camilla. Which of the following best describes her barrier to occupational participation?

A) Cognition
B) Time use and habits
C) Coping and resilience
D) Environment

D

Accepted Answer

Camilla's lack of transportation is an environmental barrier to her ability to participate in occupations such as finding and attending a job.

Question 2

Sarah is an individual who works at a local telecommunications company. She has been invited to apply for a supervisory position but her beliefs that she is not good interacting with others is interfering with her following through with the application process. Which of the following performance skills does this best represent?

A) Cognition
B) Cognitive beliefs
C) Sensory processing
D) Coping and resilience

B

Accepted Answer

This scenario best represents cognitive beliefs, which are personal beliefs or perceptions about one's own abilities or limitations. Sarah's belief that she is not good at interacting with others is influencing her decision to not follow through with applying for the supervisory position.

Question 3

You are working with a new client and want to gather information on her lived experience with mental illness. You informally ask your client to tell you a little bit about herself. In addition, you ask about difficult times in her life, as well as how it has been living with a mental illness. Which approach to gathering narrative information does this best represent?

A) Structured interview
B) Narrative interview
C) Self-assessment
D) Creative media

B

Accepted Answer

This approach represents a narrative interview, as it focuses on gathering personal experiences and stories from the client in a less structured and more open-ended manner. This allows for the client to share their own perspective and for the therapist to gain a deeper understanding of their lived experiences with mental illness.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?&#10;A) It provides for open and consistent lines of communication between clinicians and researchers.&#10;B) It provides a clear description of functional limitations associated with diagnoses.&#10;C) It decreases medicalization of problems of daily living.&#10;D) It eliminates the need to meet with the patient to diagnose him or her.

Accepted Answer

The DSM is primarily used to ensure that clinicians and researchers are using the same language and criteria when discussing mental disorders, facilitating clearer communication and understanding across the field.

Question 5

It has been noted that Sarah (from Question 3) has been avoiding her manager who has invited her to apply for the supervisory position. Her manager noted that whenever Sarah is confronted with a difficult situation she becomes withdrawn or changes the subject to something more pleasant. Which of the following performance skills does this best represent?

A) Cognition
B) Cognitive beliefs
C) Sensory processing
D) Coping and resilience

Accepted Answer

Sarah's behavior of avoiding difficult situations and becoming withdrawn or changing the subject to something more pleasant suggests that she lacks coping skills and resilience in dealing with challenging circumstances. Therefore, the best performance skill that this represents is coping and resilience.

Question 6

Andre is a high school student who has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. He is always concerned about his grades and spends most of his time in school and doing homework. When asked about his interests he says he enjoys singing and wants to participate in the school musicals but there is no time because he is always studying. He says he wants his daily schedule to be different but this is the way it has to be in order to succeed in school. Which of the following performance skills does this best represent?

A) Time use and habits
B) Motivation
C) Communication and socialization
D) Emotion

Accepted Answer

Andre's concern over his grades, constant studying, and lack of time for his interests indicate a problem with time use and habits. This is a common challenge for individuals with anxiety disorders, who often struggle to balance responsibilities and relaxation time.

Question 7

Which of the following best reflects the shared beliefs of occupational therapy and the recovery movement?&#10;A) Focus on what matters to someone versus what is the matter with someone&#10;B) Focus on steps needed to be perceived as normal&#10;C) Focus on the practitioner's expert knowledge of treatment of mental illness&#10;D) Focus on and address someone's limitations to increase occupational functioning

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy and the recovery movement share a person-centered approach that prioritizes the individual's goals, preferences, and strengths over their deficits or diagnoses. This aligns with the idea of focusing on what matters to someone, rather than what is the matter with them.

Question 8

Tim is a college student who has expressed an interest in playing basketball. He has demonstrated good skills and has been invited to join an intramural basketball team. Despite his performance skills and interests, he still doesn't participate. Which of the following performance skills does this best represent?

A) Time use and habits
B) Motivation
C) Communication and socialization
D) Emotion

Accepted Answer

Tim's lack of participation despite his skills and interest suggests a lack of motivation.

Deck 6: Introduction to the Person