Question 1

When managers use contract staff or per diem staff, the manager and not the contract company or employee is typically responsible for assuring that the staff have met all licensure and competency requirements.

Accepted Answer

The manager is responsible for ensuring that all staff, including contract and per diem staff, meet all licensure and competency requirements.

Question 2

Self-assessment is a highly effective method for assessing competency in high-risk procedures or skills that could result in harm to patients.

Accepted Answer

Self-assessment is often not reliable for high-risk procedures or skills due to the potential lack of objectivity and overestimation of one's own abilities, which could lead to increased risk of harm to patients. Objective assessments by qualified professionals are preferred for such competencies.

Question 3

The fundamental job duties that the employee must be able to complete independently with or without reasonable accommodation are typically referred to as entry-level competencies.

Accepted Answer

The fundamental job duties that the employee must be able to complete independently with or without reasonable accommodation are typically referred to as essential functions, not entry-level competencies. Entry-level competencies refer to the basic skills and knowledge required for someone starting in a position.

Question 4

An effective system for assessment of competencies can be useful and is applied at all steps of the recruitment, hiring, and performance-appraisal process.

Accepted Answer

An effective system for assessment of competencies helps in identifying the skills and abilities of candidates during recruitment, making informed hiring decisions, and evaluating employee performance accurately throughout their tenure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals at each step.

Question 5

Which of the following organizations has indirect responsibility for supporting the development of entry-level competency and direct responsibility for supporting the continued competency of occupational therapy practitioners?

Accepted Answer

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is responsible for supporting the development of entry-level competency through educational standards and accreditation, and it also supports continued competency through professional development resources and continuing education.

Question 6

Age-related competencies and equipment use competencies are most likely to be included in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Age-related competencies and equipment use competencies are essential for ensuring that employees are capable of providing appropriate care and safely using equipment. These competencies are typically evaluated both during the initial orientation period to ensure new hires are prepared and on an annual basis to maintain high standards of care and safety. Therefore, they are included in both orientation competency assessments and annual assessments of competency.

Question 7

Formal recognition that an individual has proficiency within, and a comprehension of, a specified body of knowledge, often through administration of an examination, is best called:

Accepted Answer

Certification is the formal recognition of an individual's proficiency and understanding in a specific area, typically validated through the successful completion of an examination.

Question 8

Integration of knowledge from multiple sources to formulate a comprehensive description of prior work performance is most closely related to which of the following domains?

Accepted Answer

Critical reasoning involves analyzing and synthesizing information from various sources to form a coherent understanding or judgment, which aligns with the integration of knowledge to assess prior work performance.

Question 9

Competencies that require complex critical reasoning based upon prior clinical experience that entry-level practitioners are not expected to be able to demonstrate would best be called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Advanced practice competencies involve complex critical reasoning and are based on prior clinical experience, which entry-level practitioners are not expected to demonstrate.

Question 10

An organization that conducts a practice analysis every 5 years on entry-level practice would best be called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) conducts practice analyses to ensure that its certification examinations accurately reflect current entry-level practice. This helps in maintaining the relevance and validity of its certification for occupational therapists.

Question 11

A process that protects the public by legally monitoring entrée to public practice, establishing minimum standards to protect the public in a particular jurisdiction, and monitoring minimal standards of practice via a practice act and ongoing disciplinary process would best be called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Licensure is the process that fits the description given. It involves legal authorization to practice a profession within a specific jurisdiction, ensuring practitioners meet and maintain set standards for the safety and protection of the public.

Question 12

Which of the following most accurately represents the content of the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition?

Accepted Answer

The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition outlines the progression of learning from novice to expert, detailing the stages through which a person advances as they gain skills and experience in a particular domain.

Question 13

Which of the following organizations has direct responsibility for assessing the entry-level competency of an occupational therapy practitioner via an examination process?

Accepted Answer

The National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the organization responsible for assessing the entry-level competency of occupational therapy practitioners through an examination process.

Question 14

Statements of explicit measures or indicators that define specific areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to essential functions and assigned duties within a job or role may best be named:

Accepted Answer

Competencies refer to the specific measures or indicators that outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for effective performance in a job or role. They are often used to guide training, development, and performance evaluation processes.

Question 15

Which of the following is most accurate in regard to the status of professional regulation as of 2014?

Accepted Answer

As of 2014, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam had some form of professional regulation, but the type and strength of regulation varied among professions and locations.

Question 16

Which of the following is the most accurate statement summarizing the evidence on the use of simulation-based education?

Accepted Answer

Simulation-based education has been studied in various contexts, and the evidence generally shows mixed results. While many studies have found positive outcomes in terms of skill acquisition, confidence building, and decision-making abilities, others have pointed out limitations or less significant results. This variability in findings supports the statement that there is mixed evidence to support simulation-based education.

Question 17

Which of the following employment processes is not appropriate for inclusion in an assessment system of entry-level competencies for a new employee?

Accepted Answer

Advanced competencies are not appropriate for inclusion in an assessment system of entry-level competencies for a new employee because they go beyond the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level positions. These competencies are typically developed over time with experience and further training.

Question 18

A description of a professional portfolio that best describes its use would be as follows: A professional portfolio is an assessment and learning tool:

Accepted Answer

A professional portfolio is primarily a collection of materials that professionals use to document their skills, experiences, and learning. It serves as a reflective tool to help identify future learning and professional development needs and goals, making option B the correct description.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is most accurate in regard to assessment and documentation of competencies for per diem or contract staff?

Accepted Answer

Organizations are responsible for ensuring that all staff, including per diem or contract staff, meet the required competencies for their roles, similar to permanent staff. This includes ensuring documentation of appropriate training is in place, to maintain quality and safety standards.

Question 20

Which is most accurate in regard to the assessment of competencies for occupational therapy managers?

Accepted Answer

Competencies for managers in occupational therapy, as in many fields, can indeed be categorized according to traditional managerial functions and differentiated into threshold (basic) and high-performing (advanced) competencies. This approach helps in identifying and developing both essential and advanced skills for managerial roles.

Quiz 14: Assessing and Promoting Clinical and Managerial Competency