Question 1

All but which of the following statements about health promotion as described in the OT Practice Framework are accurate?&#10;A) The Framework describes health promotion as an appropriate intervention for OT.&#10;B) The Framework describes disability prevention as an appropriate intervention for OT.&#10;C) Disability prevention is included in the Framework.&#10;D) Wellness, as described in the Framework, involves only the lack of disease symptoms.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate. Wellness, as described in the Framework, involves more than just the absence of disease symptoms. It also includes physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Question 2

The transtheoretical model of health promotion consists of multiple stages.Which of the following statements does not accurately describe phases from this model?&#10;A) The precontemplation stage involves a definite plan to change behavior but no plan or time frame.&#10;B) The contemplation stage involves some ambivalence regarding the cost and benefits of modifying behavior.&#10;C) The preparation stage involves an indication that the person is ready to change behaviors in the near future.&#10;D) The duration of the action stage is a minimum of 6 months.

Accepted Answer

The precontemplation stage actually involves no intention or plan to change behavior at all. It is characterized by a lack of awareness or denial of the problem behavior.

Question 3

Which assumptions guide health promotion OT service?&#10;A) Client-centered care, empowerment, enablement&#10;B) Client-centered care and client compliance with procedures&#10;C) Client compliance with procedures and therapist expertise&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Health promotion OT service is guided by a client-centered approach that aims to empower and enable the client to take charge of their health and well-being. It is not solely dependent on client compliance with procedures or the expertise of the therapist.

Question 4

You are evaluating a 45-year-old male client who smokes a pack of cigarettes every day.He states that he has no interest in quitting smoking.He has tried to quit in the past,but he is not currently concerned about the health consequences of smoking.He tells you that he has not even considered quitting smoking for several years.According to the transtheoretical model of health promotion,his statement is most consistent with which of the following stages?

A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation stage
D) Termination

Accepted Answer

The precontemplation stage is characterized by a lack of awareness or interest in changing behavior. The client's statement that he has not even considered quitting smoking for several years and is not currently concerned about the health consequences of smoking suggests that he is in the precontemplation stage.

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately reflects international trends in health promotion concerning occupational justice?&#10;A) The idea of occupational justice first emerged in Canada and Australia.&#10;B) The World Federation of Occupational Therapists has been active in promoting occupational therapy (OT) involvement in occupational justice.&#10;C) The discussion of occupational justice is slowly emerging in the United States.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The statement A is correct as occupational justice was first proposed in Canada and Australia. The statement B is correct as the World Federation of Occupational Therapists actively promotes OT's involvement in occupational justice. The statement C is also correct, as the discussion of occupational justice is slowly emerging in the United States. Therefore, all of the above statements accurately reflect international trends in health promotion concerning occupational justice.

Question 6

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is based on all but which of the following assumptions?&#10;A) In the PRECEDE framework, factors influencing health are identified.&#10;B) Objectives for a population are developed during the PRECEDE portion of the model.&#10;C) People's health patterns are stable, consistent, and unable to be altered.&#10;D) The PROCEED portion of the model includes policy development.

Accepted Answer

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model assumes that factors influencing health can be identified (A), objectives can be developed for the population (B), and policy development is part of the PROCEED portion (D). However, the model does not assume that people's health patterns are stable, consistent, and unable to be altered (C). In fact, the model is designed to facilitate behavior change and improve health outcomes.

Question 7

All of the following are examples of secondary preventive measures except:&#10;A) Joint protection instruction&#10;B) Energy conservation instruction&#10;C) Ergonomic assessment and modification&#10;D) Work simplification instruction

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention aims to reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occurred. This is done by detecting and treating disease or injury as soon as possible to halt or slow its progress, encouraging personal strategies to prevent reinjury or recurrence, and implementing programs to return people to their original health and function to prevent long-term problems. Ergonomic assessment and modification is an example of primary prevention, as it aims to prevent the initial occurrence of injury or disease by designing the work environment to match human capabilities.

Question 8

You are evaluating a 34-year-old woman who tells you that she is planning to quit smoking and has discussed her plans with her doctor and family.She said that she plans to quit at some point during the coming month.According to the transtheoretical model of health promotion,her statement is most consistent with which of the following stages?

A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation stage
D) Termination

Accepted Answer

The transtheoretical model of health promotion consists of five stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. In the preparation stage, individuals are ready to take action within the next 30 days and have taken some behavioral steps in this direction. The woman's statement that she plans to quit smoking at some point during the coming month indicates that she has moved beyond the contemplation stage and is in the preparation stage of the model.

Question 9

&#34;The promotion of social and economic change to increase individual,community,and political awareness,resources,and equitable occupational opportunities for diverse occupational opportunities which enable people to meet their potential and experience well-being.&#34; The preceding statement describes which approach to health?&#10;A) Moral treatment movement&#10;B) Occupational justice&#10;C) Rehabilitation paradigm&#10;D) Operant conditioning

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the approach of Occupational Justice, which aims to increase resources and opportunities for individuals to reach their potential and experience well-being in diverse occupations. The other options do not fit the description given.

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes the elements of symbols and disability?&#10;A) Symbols can convey feelings, identity, beliefs, and knowledge.&#10;B) Symbols can change over time in a society.&#10;C) Symbols can change in significance depending on an individual's changes in development or life experiences.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above statements accurately describe the elements of symbols and disability. Symbols are widely used to express and communicate feelings, identity, beliefs, and knowledge. They can change over time in a given society due to cultural shifts and changes in social norms. Additionally, symbols can change significance based on an individual's changes in development or life experiences, meaning that the same symbol can convey different meanings to different people at different times.

Deck 6: Health Promotion and Wellness for People With Physical Disabilities