Chapters 7, 8, 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following statements is true regarding burnout of healthcare professionals?

a.
Burnout is defined as the state of emotional exhaustion that contributes to mental health issues, physical illness, physical conditions, and disease processes in healthcare professionals.

b.
Mindfulness training can aid in the prevention or treatment of burnout for healthcare professionals.

c.
Burnout can contribute to inadequate patient care, unethical treatment practices, reduced client outcomes, inadequate development of therapeutic use of self, and decreased rapport building.

d.
All of the above.

A

All of the above.

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2
Q

A client completing a lower body dressing task is observed donning shoes prior to donning socks, placing shoes on the wrong feet, and forgetting to tie shoes. The client is likely in what phase of learning?

A

Acquisition or learning phase

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3
Q

Which statement below is not true?
a.
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

b.
HIPAA clearly outlines the expectations of healthcare professionals in issues of confidentiality.

c.
HIPAA does NOT provide federal protection of PHI.

d.
There are no federal laws to protect the consumer against breaches of confidentiality.

A

c.

HIPAA does NOT provide federal protection of PHI.

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4
Q

Which of the following statements is not correct?
a.
Computerized documentation is becoming more common.

b.
Computerized documentation can be used to record all aspects of the OT process from the evaluation report to the discharge report.

c.
All documentation must be computerized.

d.
Computerized documentation guarantees legibility and helps ensure that no areas are left uncompleted.

A

c.

All documentation must be computerized.

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5
Q

Data recorded in the objective section of the note could include which of the following?
a.
Orders in the referral

b.
Specific degrees of measurement of range of motion (ROM)

c.
List of activities performed by the client

d.
Interpretation of the client’s measurements

A

b.

Specific degrees of measurement of range of motion (ROM)

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6
Q

The establishment of goals should be______.
a.
determined by the therapist only

b.
determined by the doctor

c.
determined by the client and therapist collaboratively

d.
determined by the client’s caregiver or guardian

A

c.

determined by the client and therapist collaboratively

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7
Q

Which statement below is incorrect?

a.
Goals are written to reflect what the therapist will do.

b.
Client-centered goals are written with input from the client.

c.
Goals reflect what the client will do.

d.
Goals should be measurable and objective and should include a time frame.

A

a.

Goals are written to reflect what the therapist will do.

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8
Q

Which term is not a section of a SOAP note?

a.
Subjective

b.
Objective

c.
Analysis

d.
Plan

A

c.

Analysis

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9
Q

How often is documentation required?
a.
Daily

b.
Weekly

c.
Monthly

d.
Whenever occupational therapy (OT) services are provided

A

d.

Whenever occupational therapy (OT) services are provided

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10
Q

Which term below is not an example of skilled terminology?

a.
Analyze

b.
Maintain

c.
Facilitate

d.
Design

e.
Adapt

A

b.

Maintain

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11
Q

Which of the following is not included as subjective part of a SOAP note?

a.
Information reported by the doctor

b.
Information reported by the client

c.
Information reported by the caregiver

d.
Information reported by the family

A

a.

Information reported by the doctor

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12
Q

Safety measures to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing client records include which of the following?

a. Requiring personal identification and user verification codes for access to records

b.
Sharing login pass codes among staff

c.
Working on notes from home

d.
Leaving computer up and accessible in front of clients

A

a. Requiring personal identification and user verification codes for access to records

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13
Q

A nosocomial infection is __.

A

acquired in the hospital

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14
Q

When working with a client who has an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor, certain positions and activities that cause increase in ICP should be limited. Which of the following are examples of activities and/or positions to be avoided?

a.
Isometric exercises and neck flexion

b.
Isotonic exercises and neck extension

c.
Isometric exercises and neck extension

d.
Isotonic exercises and neck flexion

A

a.

Isometric exercises and neck flexion

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15
Q

What is the correct infection control procedure to following when providing intervention with a client that includes toileting and bladder management?

a.
Wash hands before and after intervention. No protective clothing is required.

b.
Wear protective gloves, and dispose of gloves in the appropriate waste container. Hand washing is not indicated if gloves have been worn.

c.
Wear protective gloves, dispose of gloves in the appropriate waste container, and wash hands before and after intervention.

d.
Wash hands only after intervention. No protective clothing is required.

A

Wear protective gloves, dispose of gloves in the appropriate waste container, and wash hands before and after intervention.

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16
Q

Standard precautions for infection control recommend the use of protective clothing (e.g., gowns, gloves, masks) __.

a.
when working with all clients

b.
only when working with patients who are diagnosed with infectious diseases

c.
when splashing of body substances is likely

d.
only when the therapist has an infectious condition (e.g., cold, flu)

A

c.

when splashing of body substances is likely

17
Q

During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), chest compressions are performed to facilitate circulation of blood. Correct procedures for chest compressions include providing firm downward pressure directly over the inferior portion of the sternum and __.

a.
depressing the chest approximately 1 inch with each compression

b.
depressing the chest approximately 1 to 1.5 inches with each compression

c.
depressing the chest approximately 2 inches with each compression

d.
depressing the chest approximately 2.5 inches with each compression

A

c.

depressing the chest approximately 2 inches with each compression

18
Q

To reduce the risk of cross-contamination, the occupational therapist should wash his or her hands before and after treating each client for at least….

A

40 to 60 seconds

19
Q

The occupational therapist assistant should observe several precautions when providing intervention to a client who is catheterized. Which of the following precautions are appropriate?
a.
Avoid crimping or stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine catheter bag below the level of the bladder.

b.
Avoid crimping and stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine collection bag in the client’s lap.

c.
Avoid crimping and stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine catheter bag above the level of the bladder.

d.
Avoid crimping and stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine catheter bag in a location convenient for the client.

A

a.
Avoid crimping or stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine catheter bag below the level of the bladder.

20
Q

Fowler’s position is the terminology used when the hospital bed is positioned so that….

A

the upper portion of the bed is elevated 45 to 60 degrees to elevate the client’s upper body.

21
Q

The occupational therapist assistant should use Centers for Disease Control (CDC) standard precautions __.

a.
only with patient populations at high risk for infectious diseases

b.
with every patient

c.
to protect both the patient and the therapist

d.
both B and C

A

d.

both B and C

22
Q

When working with a client who has a hyperalimentation device for nutritional support, the occupational therapist should ensure that catheter connections are secure before and after intervention. What potentially life-threatening condition can result from a disrupted connection?

a.
Blood clot

b.
Gastrointestinal reflux

c.
Air embolus

d.
loss of blood

A

c.

Air embolus