Question 1

As part of your assessment, you want to get a sense of your client's values and sense of purpose. Which dimension of wellness does this best represent?&#10;A) Spiritual&#10;B) Social&#10;C) Emotional&#10;D) Environmental

Accepted Answer

Values and sense of purpose are closely tied to an individual's spiritual wellness, which focuses on finding meaning and purpose in life and connecting with a sense of higher power or greater purpose.

Question 2

When assessing your client, you ask about his or her housing and neighborhood. In addition, you gather information on access to grocery stores and leisure activities. Which dimension of wellness does this best represent?

A) Spiritual
B) Social
C) Emotional
D) Environmental

D

Accepted Answer

This represents environmental wellness, as the focus is on the client's physical environment and access to resources such as food and leisure activities.

Question 3

Interventions focused on engagement in leisure activities that bring the client pleasure and satisfaction are addressing which dimension of wellness?&#10;A) Financial&#10;B) Social&#10;C) Occupational&#10;D) Physical

Accepted Answer

The dimension of wellness being addressed here is occupational, which refers to engaging in activities that bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Leisure activities, even though not work-related, fall under this dimension as it involves doing something that is meaningful to oneself.

Question 4

What is the greatest health disparity in individuals with mental illness?&#10;A) People with mental illness have decreased access to quality health care compared with the general population.&#10;B) People with mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population.&#10;C) People with mental illness have substandard housing compared with the general population.&#10;D) People with mental illness experience higher levels of substance use compared with the general population.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with mental illness experience a significant health disparity in that they die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population. This is often due to factors such as limited access to healthcare, inadequate treatment and management of physical health conditions, lifestyle factors (such as poor nutrition and lack of exercise), and higher rates of substance use disorders. Addressing this disparity requires a comprehensive approach that includes improved access to healthcare, better coordination between mental health and physical health providers, and interventions that address the social determinants of health that contribute to poor health outcomes.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Wellness Inventory?&#10;A) It helps identify environmental barriers that impact access to quality health care.&#10;B) It helps identify common co-occurring medical conditions.&#10;C) It helps assess the eight dimensions of wellness.&#10;D) It helps assess health responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Wellness Inventory is to assess the eight dimensions of wellness, including emotional, environmental, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, spiritual, and financial.

Question 6

Evidence from a study at a community mental health center identified the number one reason why people with mental health disorders did not seek medical treatment was _____________.&#10;A) Geographical inconvenience&#10;B) Decreased knowledge of medical resources&#10;C) Fear and anxiety&#10;D) Lack of medical insurance

Accepted Answer

The study identified fear and anxiety as the number one reason why people with mental health disorders did not seek medical treatment. This suggests that stigma and social barriers surrounding mental health may prevent individuals from seeking the help they need, even when resources are available. Geographical inconvenience, decreased knowledge of medical resources, and lack of medical insurance may also be contributing factors, but fear and anxiety were identified as the primary barrier.

Question 7

Occupational therapy practitioners who focus interventions on developing a regular workout routine and healthy eating are addressing which dimension of wellness?&#10;A) Financial&#10;B) Social&#10;C) Occupational&#10;D) Physical

Accepted Answer

The intervention focused on developing a regular workout routine and healthy eating, which is related to physical wellness.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Health Passport tool?&#10;A) It helps identify environmental barriers that impact access to quality health care.&#10;B) It helps identify common co-occurring medical conditions.&#10;C) It helps assess the eight dimensions of wellness.&#10;D) It helps assess health responsibility.

Accepted Answer

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