Question 1

Recovery has not only changed people's lives but it has changed policy as well. Which of the following U.S. policies has been cited as moving the health system toward a more integrated, holistic model of care addressing physical and behavioral health needs?

A) Recovery-to-Practice Act
B) Affordable Care Act
C) Excellence in Mental Health Act
D) Return to Work Act

B

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been cited as moving the U.S. health system toward a more integrated, holistic model of care by promoting the integration of physical and behavioral health services.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes recovery?&#10;A) Recovery is a personal, holistic process.&#10;B) Recovery defines a sense of purpose focused on the limitations of the disability.&#10;C) Recovery means being disease-free.&#10;D) Recovery is a process where individuals learn to rely on others to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

Recovery is a personal, holistic process that involves many dimensions including physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects. It is unique to each individual and is not simply about being disease-free. Recovery involves finding a sense of purpose and meaning, developing personal responsibility and self-advocacy skills, building supportive relationships, and making positive life choices. It is an ongoing journey of growth, discovery, and transformation.

Question 3

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration identifies four dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. The ability to engage in meaningful daily activities is an example of _________.

A) Health
B) Home
C) Purpose
D) Community

C

Accepted Answer

The ability to engage in meaningful daily activities falls under the "purpose" dimension of recovery as it involves having a sense of direction and goals in life. The health dimension pertains to improved physical and emotional well-being, the home dimension relates to a stable and safe living environment, and the community dimension involves having supportive relationships and social connections.

Question 4

During an inpatient group, the occupational therapy group members are asked to identify social supports, including family, friends, community members, and so on, who they find supportive and offer hope and encouragement. Which principle of recovery does this represent?

A) Respect
B) Relational
C) Peer support
D) Hope

Accepted Answer

This activity emphasizes the importance of relationships and social connections in the recovery process, aligning with the relational principle of recovery. It highlights how interpersonal connections can provide support, hope, and encouragement.

Question 5

A client with schizophrenia is working with her occupational therapist on achieving her goal of returning to work. During your last session, she told you that for the first time she was feeling motivated to return to work and was beginning to see a brighter future. Which of the 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery does this best represent?

A) Respect
B) Strengths and responsibilities
C) Hope
D) Person-driven

Accepted Answer

Feeling motivated and seeing a brighter future aligns with the principle of hope, which is defined as the belief that recovery is possible and that individuals can regain a meaningful life beyond the limitations of their diagnosis.

Question 6

Which of the following most accurately defines how an occupational therapist can support someone in recovery?&#10;A) The occupational therapist should set goals for the individual based on the individual's deficit areas.&#10;B) The occupational therapist should encourage the individual to maintain medication compliance.&#10;C) The occupational therapist should focus on improving client factors.&#10;D) The occupational therapist should assess areas of occupation the individual wants to engage in and complete an analysis of occupational performance to identify skills and abilities that support or impede engagement.

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals participate in meaningful occupations in their daily lives. Therefore, the most appropriate way that an occupational therapist can support someone in recovery is by assessing the areas of occupation the individual wants to engage in and identifying skills and abilities that support or impede engagement. The occupational therapist can then work with the individual to develop interventions that will enable them to participate in these occupations successfully. Setting goals based on the individual's deficit areas is important but cannot be done without first understanding the occupations that are important to the individual. Encouraging medication compliance is important for a healthcare provider but is not directly related to occupational therapy. Finally, while improving client factors (e.g., strength, coordination, balance, etc.) may be a component of occupational therapy intervention, it is not the primary focus.

Question 7

A client with depression has come to the local community center to learn more about health and wellness. Which of the following best describes health, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration?

A) Managing one's disorder(s) and making healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being
B) Focusing on the physical aspects of one's well-being
C) Fulfillment of one's potential through meaningful activities
D) Full engagement in one's community

Accepted Answer

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration identifies four dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. The ability to engage in meaningful daily activities is an example of _________.

A) Health
B) Home
C) Purpose
D) Community

C

Deck 1: Recovery