Deck 29: Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy

Question 1

Why would an OT practitioner choose to incorporate a dog in a session with a child who has behavioral and emotional difficulties?

A) The practitioner has not thought this through clearly; the child may hurt the animal.
B) The practitioner hopes the animal will scare the child into behaving positively.
C) The practitioner has nowhere to bring her dog on that day.
D) Animals can be calming and help children develop concern and self-confidence.

Answer 1

Animals can be calming and help children develop concern and self-confidence.

Question 2

Which statement most reflects pet-assisted therapy?

A) Play with animals on a farm.
B) Feed the fish in the classroom.
C) Brush the trained facilitator's dog with the affected side.
D) Feed your own dog treats.

Answer 2

Brush the trained facilitator's dog with the affected side.

Question 3

Which factor is most important for the occupational therapy (OT) practitioner to consider when using an animal as an occupation for children?

A) Family and child's pets
B) Parental income and educational level
C) Practitioner's comfort with animals
D) Transportability of pet

Answer 3

Family and child's pets

Question 4

Karli, a 7-year-old girl, lives on a farm, where she is responsible for feeding the chickens, dogs, and cats.Karli is currently in the hospital after a burn accident.Which activity will Karli most likely enjoy and help her grasp with her burned right hand?

A) Caring for the hospital fish and cats.
B) Reading about life on the farm.
C) Watching videos about farm life.
D) Walking on the treadmill in the OT clinic.

Question 5

Jack, a Bernese mountain dog, has been trained to pull Carrie as she sits in her wheelchair.Jack is also able to bring Carrie items and carry her backpack.What type of dog is Jack?

A) Guide dog
B) Hearing dog
C) Pet dog
D) Service dog

Question 6

George is unable to lift the heavy bowl.The COTA provides him with a lighter-weight bowl so that he can feed the dog on his own.How has the OT practitioner used the activity?

A) Animal-assisted therapy
B) Diversion
C) Modality
D) Occupation

Question 7

What is the role of the OT practitioner during a hippotherapy session?

A) Help the child successfully ride the horse.
B) Improve the child's communication skills.
C) Improve the child's posture and balance.
D) Teach the child to ride properly.

Question 8

What is the role of animals in OT practice?

A) Animals should not be allowed in the clinic.
B) Animals may help clients reach their goals.
C) Pet care is considered a social work goal.
D) OT practitioners must be trained to care for animals.

Question 9

What type of animals are frogs and salamanders?

A) Amphibians
B) Invertebrates
C) Mammals
D) Reptiles

Question 10

The COTA designed an activity of digging through the dirt to find insects.What client factor is the OT practitioner most likely targeting with this activity?

A) Balance
B) Gross motor skills
C) Tactile discrimination
D) Timing and sequencing

Question 11

"Henry will ride a horse for 10 minutes on trails" is an example of what?

A) Occupation of childhood
B) Means to improve balance
C) Physical therapy
D) Recreational therapy

Question 12

The parent of a 3-year-old boy does not like her child digging through the dirt.What is the best response to the parent's concern?

A) Continue the activity if it is good for the child.
B) Modify the activity in collaboration with the parent.
C) Provide the activity in the home program.
D) Stop the activity and never bring it up again.

Question 13

Of what is hippotherapy an example?

A) Animal-assisted therapy
B) Therapy for zoo animals
C) Physical therapy
D) Water therapy

Question 14

George enjoys lifting the bowl of water and feeding his dog every day.The certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) incorporates this activity into George's morning sessions to improve George's upper extremity strength.How is she using this activity?

A) Diversion
B) Hippotherapy
C) Modality
D) Occupation