Question 1

As an Area of Occupation,leisure is defined in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (2002)as ________________.&#10;A) A nonobligatory activity that is internally motivated and engaged in during an individual's free time&#10;B) An obligatory daily activity that provides the individual with social contacts&#10;C) An activity determined by the occupational therapist to be beneficial to the client&#10;D) Fun activities recommended by the client's family or caregiver

Accepted Answer

According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (2002), leisure is defined as a nonobligatory activity that is internally motivated and engaged in during an individual's free time. This definition suggests that leisure activities are chosen by the individual for enjoyment and personal fulfillment, rather than out of obligation or external pressure.

Question 2

Humor and laughter ______________.&#10;A) Can be used with all clients because of their benefits to health&#10;B) Are not helpful in establishing a therapeutic alliance with adult clients with physical disabilities&#10;C) Are easy for everyone to use as a way to adapt to a physical disability&#10;D) May be used to build relationships, help clients cope, promote health, and&#10;Comply with treatment&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Humor and laughter can be used therapeutically to build relationships, help clients cope, promote health, and comply with treatment, but the use of humor may not be appropriate or effective for all clients or with all presenting issues. Additionally, some clients may not find certain types of humor or laughter helpful or may have cultural or personal beliefs that make them uncomfortable with humor. Therefore, it is important for therapists to use humor mindfully and with sensitivity to each individual client's needs and preferences.

Question 3

Adults with physical disabilities may give up leisure activities for which of the following reasons?&#10;A) Because their clinical setting does not employ a recreational therapist&#10;B) Because they all prefer watching television&#10;C) Because they are not aware of ways to adapt valued activities so that they may participate in them again&#10;D) Because they do not wish to learn new hobbies or crafts

Accepted Answer

Adults with physical disabilities may give up leisure activities because they do not know how to adapt these activities to their current physical limitations. This lack of awareness can be a significant barrier, but recreational therapists can help individuals find new ways to participate in their leisure activities. It is not accurate to say that individuals with physical disabilities give up leisure activities because they prefer watching television or because they do not wish to learn new hobbies or crafts. The absence of a recreational therapist may limit access to adaptive interventions, but it is not the primary reason individuals with physical disabilities may give up leisure activities.

Question 4

Jeri's story was used as the case study in the Leisure Occupations chapter.Jeri was described as a 29-year-old,newly married woman who was in a traffic accident that resulted in a traumatic head injury,a broken wrist,and a broken leg.Before the accident she enjoyed scrapbooking,going to the nearby lake to boat and fish,playing with and caring for her dogs,and shopping.Jeri continues rehabilitation as an outpatient for the residual problems resulting from her head injury as well as for continuing problems using her dominant hand because of the healed wrist fracture (cast removed 2 weeks ago).She needs minimal assistance for safety because of poor balance and decreased judgment.Which intervention would be the best occupational therapy choice to assist her in engaging in her favorite leisure occupations?

A) A large button switch to listen to music
B) Use of adapted scissors to cut shapes that were glued to sturdy paper
C) Instruction in the using a rocker knife with her nondominant hand to cut meat
D) Teaching her to ride a hand-cycle racing bike

Accepted Answer

Answer (A)doesn't challenge her hand function to improve.Answer (B)addresses her love of scrapbooking and may also contribute to resuming her interior design work.By doing an activity she loves,she will be strengthening her hand and wrist in a motivating way,rather than just doing exercises.Answer (C)doesn't challenge her hand function to improve.Answer (D)is not appropriate; this device would be used for a person with paraplegia interested in bike racing.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a benefit of leisure occupations for adults with physical disabilities?&#10;A) Increased sense of self-worth&#10;B) Increased ability to chew and swallow without aspirating&#10;C) Improved or maintained perceptual abilities&#10;D) Experience of intellectual stimulation

Accepted Answer

Chewing and swallowing are part of a dysphagia plan that requires specialized training by occupational therapists to perform.

Question 6

Which group did the Centers for Disease Control identify as engaging in the least amount of physical activity?&#10;A) African Americans&#10;B) Women in all cultures&#10;C) Hispanics&#10;D) Asians

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control, women in all cultures engage in the least amount of physical activity. This may be due to various cultural, societal, and personal factors.

Deck 20: Leisure Occupations