Chapter 1 : Introductory Questions

Question 1

activity in which one engages

Answer 1

occupation

Question 2

treatment of an illness or disability

Answer 2

therapy

Question 3

end toward which effort is directed

Answer 3

goal

Question 4

state or condition of being involved

Answer 4

activity

Question 5

state or condition of being self-reliant

Answer 5

independence

Question 6

action for which a person is specifically fitted

Answer 6

function

Question 7

a practice that uses goal-directed activity to promote independence in function

Answer 7

occupational therapy

Question 8

various life activities, including activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation

Answer 8

areas of occupation

Question 9

the ability to carry out activities of daily life

Answer 9

occupational performance

Question 10

an activity used during intervention that is goal-directed and may or may not be viewed as meaningful to the client. These activities typically involve an end product and are goal-directed

Answer 10

purposeful activity

Question 11

What is the goal of occupational therapy?

Answer 11

increase the ability of the client to participate in everyday activities, including feeding, dressing, bathing, leisure, work, education and social participation

Question 12

The OT practitioner helps clients engage in what?

Answer 12

occupations

Question 13

basic units of action

Answer 13

tasks

Question 14

OT and OTA programs are accredited by who?

Answer 14

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

Question 15

ACOTE

Answer 15

The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

Question 16

What is the common goal of all OT practitioners?

Answer 16

improve person’s ability to participate in daily living

Question 17

What kind of activities do OT practitioners use during intervention?

Answer 17

purposeful activity

Question 18

Intervention begins with what kind of activity?

Answer 18

preparatory activity

Question 19

activity that helps client get ready for the purposeful activity

Answer 19

preparatory activity

Question 20

made-up activities that may include some of the same skills required for the occupation

Answer 20

contrived activity

Question 21

clients retain skills better and are more motivated when performing what kind of activities?

Answer 21

occupation-centered activities

Question 22

objects and materials the practitioner uses to facilitate change

Answer 22

media

Question 23

Examples of media……

Answer 23

games, toys, activities, arts, crafts, dressing or self-care activities, work activities

Question 24

What does the OT practitioner do?

Answer 24

interacts with client to assess existing performance, set therapeutic goals, develop a plan, and implement intervention

Question 25

What settings do OT’s work in?

Answer 25

• hospitals, clinics, schools, clients’ homes, community settings, prisons
• inpatient or outpatient
• acute care or rehabilitation