Question 1

The next step of the evaluation process is to assess the individual's occupational performance in volunteer activities. One approach to gather this information is to use an assessment that evaluates self-care, safety and health, community mobility, and work and leisure. Which assessment would you choose to gather this information?

A) Executive Function Performance Test
B) Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
C) Occupational Performance History-II
D) Cognitive Performance Test

B

Accepted Answer

The Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills assesses an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and mobility tasks. It includes subtests to evaluate the individual's ability to use the phone, manage medications, manage money, use transportation, and engage in leisure activities. This assessment provides information on the individual's occupational performance in volunteer activities, which is important for determining their readiness to return to work.

Question 2

The first step an occupational therapy practitioner should do when working with someone who wants to engage in a volunteer activity is to identify an individual's volunteer interests, values, and beliefs. In addition, he or she should gather information regarding an individual's work, training, and volunteer history. Which of the following best describes this process?

A) Analysis of occupational performance
B) Initial assessment
C) Developing an occupational profile
D) Performance skills assessment

C

Accepted Answer

The process described involves gathering information about an individual's interests, values, and beliefs, as well as their work, training, and volunteer history, in order to develop an occupational profile. This is the first step in working with someone who wants to engage in volunteer activities.

Question 3

You want to assess your client's level of engagement in leisure, social, and instrumental activities. Which assessment would you choose?&#10;A) Canadian Occupational Performance Measure&#10;B) Cognitive Performance Test&#10;C) Activity Card Sort&#10;D) Occupational Circumstances Assessment Interview and Rating Scale

Accepted Answer

The Activity Card Sort is specifically designed to assess an individual's engagement in leisure, social, and instrumental activities. The other assessments listed may touch on these areas, but they are not as specific or comprehensive in assessing them.

Question 4

Bringing a meal to a friend who is recovering from surgery is an example of which of the following?&#10;A) Formal volunteerism&#10;B) Informal volunteerism&#10;C) Community volunteerism&#10;D) Volunteer exploration

Accepted Answer

Bringing a meal to a friend who is recovering from surgery is an example of informal volunteerism, which involves voluntarily helping others without being part of a formal organization or program.

Question 5

An occupational therapy practitioner is facilitating a volunteer workshop. The agenda includes discussion on the benefits of volunteering, exploring community volunteer opportunities, and having a panel present on their volunteer experiences. What type of intervention approach does this best represent?

A) Education
B) Training
C) Advocacy
D) Groups

Accepted Answer

The workshop focuses on educating participants on the benefits of volunteering and exploring volunteer opportunities in the community. The panel presentation also serves as a way to educate participants on the experiences of volunteers. Training usually involves a more hands-on approach to teach specific skills, while advocacy is focused on promoting or defending a specific cause, and groups involve a more interactive approach for participants to engage in a shared experience.

Question 6

Working with a client to develop strategies to request accommodations in a volunteer setting is an example of which intervention approach?&#10;A) Education&#10;B) Training&#10;C) Advocacy&#10;D) Groups

Accepted Answer

This scenario aligns with the advocacy intervention approach, which involves working with clients to advocate for themselves or others in order to achieve a desired outcome. In this case, the client is advocating for accommodations in a volunteer setting, which falls under the realm of advocacy work. Education and training may be helpful in this scenario, but they are not the primary focus of the intervention. Groups may also be beneficial, but the question does not specify whether the client is working in a group setting or not.

Question 7

According to the evidence, which group of individuals benefits most from volunteering?&#10;A) Those with physical limitations&#10;B) Those with limited social interactions&#10;C) Those who have difficulty regulating emotions&#10;D) Those who are socially active

Accepted Answer

Volunteering provides opportunities for social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals who have limited social interactions in their daily lives. It helps them build connections, improve social skills, and reduce feelings of loneliness.

Question 8

Having a client engage in volunteer activities for the purpose of developing performance skills as a step to achieve the ultimate goal of returning to work best exemplifies which of the following?&#10;A) Skills training&#10;B) Education&#10;C) Community integration&#10;D) Volunteering as an intervention

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes the client engaging in volunteering as an intervention to develop performance skills, which aligns with option D. Skills training (option A) would involve more structured instruction and practice of specific skills, while education (option B) would refer to academic learning. Community integration (option C) is important, but not directly relevant to the scenario described.

Deck 53: Volunteer and Service Occupations