Quiz 9 Flashcards
Systematic method of problem solving employed in recreation therapy. The process contains four phases: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; sometimes referred to as the therapeutic recreation process
recreation therapy process
Common name for Assessment Tools for Recreational Therapy by burlingame and Blaschko
Red Book
Occurs when a client is directed to another helping professional
referral
Regrowth, repair, or replacement of lost or injured cells, nerve fiber tissues, or organs
regeneration
Returning to an earlier method of behaving; a relapse or exacerbation of symptoms
regression
To restore or return the person to maximum functioning and optimal adjustment
rehabilitation
(1916- ) Occupational therapist (OT) who promoted the importance of work and play; foremost OT futurist; guiding light of graduate study in occupational therapy
Reilly, Mary
Presentation of a reward or removal of an aversive stimulus following a response. Reinforcement always increases the future probability of the reinforced response
reinforcement
Means to help clients experiencing stress and tension to develop feelings of deep relaxation through a series of guided exercises involving muscle tensing and relaxing. Also termed progressive relaxation training
relaxation training
Degree to which test results are consistent on different occasions; internal consistency of a test
reliability
Technique used with elders that involves recalling past events and experiences
reminiscing
Significant improvement or recovery from a disease or disorder which may or may not be permanent; partial or complete disappearance of symptoms of a chronic or malignant disease
remission
Originated by Dorothy Haskins Smith, this technique involves a group interaction process for moderately confused elderly residents
remotivation
Exclusion of an anxiety-producing event from the conscious awareness
repression
Client in a residential setting (e.g., nursing home); physician completing postmedical school training beyond the internship
resident
Urine that remains in the bladder after voiding
residual urine
Techniques used to increase the social functioning of residents in geriatric settings which aim to increase the awareness of self and others by helping clients form relationships, establish friendships, and develop new interests
resocialization
Patient classification system in which clients are grouped according to their anticipated use of healthcare resources. This grouping system is the basis for the Health Care Financing Administration’s prospective payment system (PPS) in skilled nursing facilities (SNF)
Resource Utilization Group (RUG)
Network of organs that supply oxygen for metabolism and expel carbon dioxide
respiratory system
Care in which someone comes into the home for a few hours to relieve the caregiver or when the client is sent to an agency (e.g., day care) or facility (e.g., nursing home) for a short period of time (e.g., weekend or week) to give the caregiver a rest
respite care
Portion of the brainstem containing control centers for sleep, arousal, and attention
reticular system
Infection of the upper respiratory tract. Rheumatic heart disease is a potential complication
rheumatic fever
Process of identifying, analyzing and treating risks, thus avoiding risks that could lead to injury of clients, staff, or visitors; should improve client care and reduce malpractice claims
risk management
Phenomenon studied by social psychologists that people in groups behave with greater risk than those not in a group
risky shift
Reality orientation
RO
(1913-1992) Occupational therapist who was Chief of Army Medical Specialist Corps; approved education program for COTA’s while AOTA president (1955-1958)
Robinson, Ruth
(1902-1987) Psychologist who helped found humanistic psychology and developed person-centered therapy
Rogers, Carl R.
Technique involving deep massage of the connective tissues which bind and connect muscles and bones
Rolfing
Range of motion
ROM
Projective psychological test sometimes referred to as the inkblot test
Rorschach test
Recreation therapy; respiratory therapy
RT
Resource Utilization Group
RUG
Obsessive repeating of a thought or idea; used with infants to mean regurgitation and reswallowing of food
rumination
(1745-1813) Father of American psychiatry
Rush, Benjamin
Lowest part of the spine; the bones or vertebrae in this section of the spine end with the “tailbone” and join the pelvis (hip)
sacrum
Pleasure derived from inflicting physical or psychological pain or abuse on others
sadism
Flat, triangular bone in the back of the shoulder—often called the shoulder blade
scapula
Term used to designate a large group of severe mental disorders of a psychotic level characterized by disturbances of thinking, emotionality, and behavior. The thinking disturbance is marked by distortion of reality, often with accompanying delusions, hallucinations, and incoherent speech. The mood disturbance is marked by inappropriate affective responses. Behavior may be withdrawn, regressive, and bizarre
schizophrenia
Lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
Basic existential decisions about one’s life plan made at an early age regarding one’s self and others. Script positions relate to “I’m OK, You’re OK,” “I’m not OK, You’re not OK,” and so on. Term from transactional analysis
scripts
Disease or disorder that results from an earlier injury or medical problem
secondary disease (or disorder)
Conditioned reinforcer; one that is learned
secondary reinforcement
Seizures in which there is a loss of consciousness. If brief (lasting a few seconds), it is called an absence (once termed petit mal) which consists of staring or rolling back the eyes. To an observer, it may be seen as a brief lapse in activity.
The other type is tonic/clonic (once called grand mal)
in which the person loses consciousness, stiffens all over, has jerking movements of the arms and legs, and has a loss of urine.
seizures, generalized
Basic human drive toward growth, completeness, and fulfillment
self-actualization
How individuals see themselves and how they feel about themselves. Made up of both self-awareness and affective elements
self-concept